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'78 KZ1000 makeover

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20 Feb 2010 15:11 #349324 by larrycavan
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Bluemeanie wrote:

porchev914, I'm impressed with your building skills to say the least. I'm a big fan of under tail exhaust and would like to see you work it out. Here is a pic I have of a nice system for your consideration....


That particular Z has a turbo mounted under the seat and fuel injectors hidden inside the carb bodies....

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20 Feb 2010 15:23 #349325 by porchev914
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Thanks Mark - I'll start splitting the build up into their respective sections and keep the project posts less detailed. I'm sure there is a way to link the forum posts together, right? :)

I haven't forgotten about you Larry, I'm still getting the parts together to send you my head, but my new (to me) SSSA temporarily set me back. As for bluemeanie's ride, I never would have known! I'll have to be content with a slower Z ......for now... ;)

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1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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20 Feb 2010 16:52 #349341 by mark1122
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You might like some of these.

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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20 Feb 2010 16:53 - 20 Feb 2010 16:56 #349342 by mark1122
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1 of Larry's fav's

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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20 Feb 2010 16:55 #349343 by mark1122
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another

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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20 Feb 2010 17:00 #349344 by mark1122
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Green can allways be complimented with other flavors

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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20 Feb 2010 18:42 #349353 by larrycavan
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mark1122 wrote:

1 of Larry's fav's


Yes...I do like that Z. It's the one that got my interested in doing my bike!

And so did this one
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20 Feb 2010 19:05 - 20 Feb 2010 19:08 #349356 by porchev914
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I love all those bikes Mark and Larry! The green Ausie bike was something I only found after I decided to do a SSSA, and I was mulling over the idea of an under tail exhaust. But after I saw the Ausi bike I was sold :woohoo: The other bikes I had not seen before, Thanks guys! And yes, Mark, I should have told everyone following here that I was separating the build into appropriate sub forums. Sorry! :blush:

The frame jig and SSSA installation will be continued under the Chassis Forum: Frame Jig and SSA installation (forgot the third "S" :blush: )

FRANKEN Z!
1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end
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20 Feb 2010 19:29 #349359 by Old Man Rock
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That GREEN one piece body w/single sided swingarm from Australia is the exact same bike that got me going in a modification build as well... Out with the saw zaw!

Actually, Larry and I have spoke on that bike on several occassions now... Just freaking beautiful, world class build... ;)

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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20 Feb 2010 20:14 #349375 by porchev914
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I must agree OMR, the Ausies that built the green bike are first class mechanical artisans! I would count myself lucky if my build turns out a tenth as good as theirs! :cheer:

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1978 KZ1000 A2A with 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end

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04 Mar 2010 17:43 #351321 by porchev914
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I haven't posted to this thread in a couple weeks since I've been laboring in the Chassis forum, but I have some pics to post that are in the project theme. I was able to pick up my cylinder, head and valve cover today from getting cleaned :cheer: J&P did a bang up job just as they did on my cases: :ohmy:

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04 Mar 2010 17:46 #351322 by porchev914
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Here I tossed the parts together on the bench to see how pretty it'll look when together. I must say, for the total cost of $115, it was worth it to have J&P clean 32 years of grime and oxidation off! :woohoo:

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