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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

30 Mar 2010 06:10
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I dont think its all that uncommon to find broken basket springs. Many years of power working against those springs will do it.:woohoo:
As for the pattern of holes for the heal guard.
Tha letters KZ as a pattern, comes to mind.:)
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

30 Mar 2010 06:40
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mark1122 wrote:
I dont think its all that uncommon to find broken basket springs. Many years of power working against those springs will do it.:woohoo:
As for the pattern of holes for the heal guard.
Tha letters KZ as a pattern, comes to mind.:)

That is def. one of the possibilities that I'm considering.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

31 Mar 2010 13:25
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I think u can do better, u have the technology. how about adding a little engineering to your mod.:P
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

31 Mar 2010 14:02
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I bet it sucks when you get a pebble stuck in those trick, gear actuated brake and shift levers! Looks cool, but def. trailer queen material.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

31 Mar 2010 14:42
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i just came across that pic and had to show u. some things just get waaaay over engineered. :lol:
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

31 Mar 2010 19:42
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Thats cool looking! It would take an entire spare tranny to build both sides though. Of course you'd want to back cut those gears.... :laugh:
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

01 Apr 2010 04:59
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As in my case... Most likely won't get a full rotation on the kick start but.... with an 18AH GEL battery, DYNA electronic ignition and all electrical up to spec, don't require kicking her over but I do still have it in place just in case for you never know....

Just a simple quick push of the starter and she roars to life... ;)

I just LUV the fabbing on these old KZ's, looking good! ;)

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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

01 Apr 2010 05:16 - 01 Apr 2010 05:18
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OMR, thanks for chiming in. Exactly which battery did you use? Looks like my battery will need to be sideways dependant on the size that I choose. I'm in the planning stages on my electrical and ignition at the moment. I drug out the old wiring harness the other day, and what a mess! I'm thinking of going with the DYNA as well. Not a real fan of points.

OBTW, new Renthal 530 chain on the way. How was your experience ordering your front sprocket from American Classix? I did see that you ordered from them didn't I?
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

01 Apr 2010 07:56 - 01 Apr 2010 09:17
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here is a handy chart. B)
it will show u what sizes and terminal configurations are avail. i just picked the size i wanted with the highest AH rating, then ordered it localy. The chart i used actualy showed the cranking amps, but that link doesnt work any longer.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

01 Apr 2010 08:41
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Nice chart Mark.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

01 Apr 2010 08:46
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I guess that there are no options any more?
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

01 Apr 2010 09:18
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www.yuasabatteries.com/pdfs/2010_yuasa_apps_specs.pdf
Here u go :silly:
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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