Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Nov 2010 10:48
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same here,im basically lazy ya know! :laugh:No, no, no; didn't say I didn't like your pegs. Just a thought that there is a much easier solution that you might aprove of...that's all.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Nov 2010 11:57
The rearset itself is actually quite creative, especially considering you crafted it out of plate or flat bar. Its pretty cool what you can make with a few power tools and a welder.

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09 Nov 2010 12:12
to each his own....for instance i loved the blow up jungle gym my dad built us kids...others parents were upset and boycotted it.......
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Nov 2010 15:08
porchev914 wrote:
You two really need to get a room...that's waaaaay too much PDA!
:laugh:
The rearset itself is actually quite creative, especially considering you crafted it out of plate or flat bar. Its pretty cool what you can make with a few power tools and a welder.
You two really need to get a room...that's waaaaay too much PDA!

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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Nov 2010 16:08
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Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaat would be me!
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Bad Kaw wrote:same here,im basically lazy ya know! :laugh:No, no, no; didn't say I didn't like your pegs. Just a thought that there is a much easier solution that you might aprove of...that's all.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Nov 2010 20:49 - 09 Nov 2010 20:50
DoubleDub wrote:
Nah, it's not like that :woohoo:
You mean like this? :blush: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :blush: :laugh:porchev914 wrote:The rearset itself is actually quite creative, especially considering you crafted it out of plate or flat bar. Its pretty cool what you can make with a few power tools and a welder.
You two really need to get a room...that's waaaaay too much PDA!:laugh:
Nah, it's not like that :woohoo:
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
10 Nov 2010 09:10
as if my own projects don't consume enough of my time now your project is invading my evening and morning thoughts damn you testa
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dirt bike pegs don't fit the "look"
sportbike pegs just look too modern
we need some muscle bike pegs
maybe a chunky aluminum version of stock pegs.
hmmm,scratches head :huh: .
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dirt bike pegs don't fit the "look"
sportbike pegs just look too modern
we need some muscle bike pegs
maybe a chunky aluminum version of stock pegs.
hmmm,scratches head :huh: .
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
10 Nov 2010 09:46
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Leon, we are on the same wavelenght here. That's why I'm gonna work out some fabricated pegs. I just need time. I'm crazy busy right now, so I fear progress may be slow. I have the whole week of Thankgsgiving off, so I'm hoping to get something done then. That's when I'm not cooking turkeys for the big family shindig at my place. I really wish that the mill guys weren't so busy or we could bust out some pegs. However I can't cut in on the paying jobs.
as if my own projects don't consume enough of my time now your project is invading my evening and morning thoughts damn you testa!
dirt bike pegs don't fit the "look"
sportbike pegs just look too modern
we need some muscle bike pegs
maybe a chunky aluminum version of stock pegs.
hmmm,scratches head :huh: .
leon
Leon, we are on the same wavelenght here. That's why I'm gonna work out some fabricated pegs. I just need time. I'm crazy busy right now, so I fear progress may be slow. I have the whole week of Thankgsgiving off, so I'm hoping to get something done then. That's when I'm not cooking turkeys for the big family shindig at my place. I really wish that the mill guys weren't so busy or we could bust out some pegs. However I can't cut in on the paying jobs.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
13 Nov 2010 19:32
So I decided to try my peg modification that I suggested before. Basically I cut out a piece of 22ga that covers the top half of my peg. Then I punched it full of 1/8" holes, and welded it to the top of my peg. Instant traction.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
14 Nov 2010 05:04
That looks pretty good. 
does it seem like it will help with traction, now ? it just looks very smooth in the pic ?

does it seem like it will help with traction, now ? it just looks very smooth in the pic ?
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
14 Nov 2010 08:13
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It actually helps a little. Honestly, the only time I could see having a problem is if it were really raining to the point that everything was wet. Now, I don't intentionally ride in those conditions, but you do get caught out occasionally. I'll probably paint them with some of that textured non-slip paint or spray on bedliner for added insurance.
That looks pretty good.
does it seem like it will help with traction, now ? it just looks very smooth in the pic ?
It actually helps a little. Honestly, the only time I could see having a problem is if it were really raining to the point that everything was wet. Now, I don't intentionally ride in those conditions, but you do get caught out occasionally. I'll probably paint them with some of that textured non-slip paint or spray on bedliner for added insurance.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
14 Nov 2010 09:18
That is an improvement in asthetics Josh. I agree, a non slip rubber coating like Rhino Liner would be a good back up too. You could probably get it done for next to nothing if you have the shop spray it along with another customers truck. I forgot- I know you had to curve the shifter rod to clear the kickstand, but was that temporary or permanent?
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