Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 17:28
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wow,somebody slipped a bridge in place of your swingarm! :woohoo:
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 17:32
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Pretty sure I drove over that last time I went to Mackinaw City...

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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 17:40
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Maybe I should sell advertising space on there. I got lotsa Z1 stickers. Would Jeff give me a contingency sponsorship? The Race Tech boys just gave me about $400 worth of stickers the other day too.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 17:45
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PLUMMEN wrote:
wow,somebody slipped a bridge in place of your swingarm! :woohoo:

Tha't not a bridge; it's the vertical front landing gear support from a B2 stealth bomber; he better not let DOD know where he bought it. B)

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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 17:55
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 22:08
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It looks Great Josh, you did an excellent job painting the frame. Do you plan to assemble the engine and install it into the frame first, or assemble the rolling chassis then install the engine?
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 22:29
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Well, since I don't have any able-bodied, male helpers, then I'm going to put the swingarm and frame together. Then I'll lay the engine sideways, and place the frame over. Once the frame/engine is home safe, then I'll finish assembling everything.

I have to remind myself constantly to be careful now. I have slung that frame around with reckless abandon for about 8 months now, but now I can't afford to scratch it all of the sudden.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 23:47
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I haven't done the long garage stare con cerveza in a while, so I guess this is something of a milestone for me.

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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

04 Sep 2010 23:55
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That is a beautiful sight Josh. I'm glad you were able to relax with a drink and admire your work. Cheers bud B)
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

05 Sep 2010 00:04
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What do you think, leave the forks in silver anodize or paint them black? I'm inclined to leave them as is since the anodizing is in such good shape. I would have left the swingarm the same, but it needed too much body work.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

05 Sep 2010 00:32
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Need to see the wheels mounted first. Right now I think black might be a bit much. Having the motor in there the way you are going to run it would make a difference too. So...get those things mounted, post more pictures...more pictures...and then have a look.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build

05 Sep 2010 01:31
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I'd say leave them silver since your engine is black. If you're engine was natural, I'd lean toward black forks. My personal taste is to have some contrast, and you already have quite a bit of black. You're forks will give you some of that contrast imo. :silly:
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