Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
07 Sep 2010 08:05
I tend to agree with you mark. I just got mama a sewing machine, and I may take a shot at making a stepped seat in the future. I will use the flat one to start out, but I want to make a custom seat as well. That stuff can wait until this thing is making some noise.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
08 Sep 2010 09:57
Absolutely. There is no need to do it all now. focus on the needs list and get that baby running.

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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
08 Sep 2010 10:36
I want to be able to ride it when it starts to cool down here, which isn't too far away now.
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
08 Sep 2010 19:55
A little progress tonight.
As you can see, I got the rear suspension all buttoned up. I have been soaking all of the roller bearings in the linkage. After I pulled them out of the parts washer, I blew them out and installed everything with fresh grease and some blue loctite on the fasteners to make sure nothing vibrates out on me.
I also got down to painting a lot of little bits that I have had laying around.
With these parts painted, I should be good to go on installing the motor tomorrow. :woohoo:
BTW benhurmx, those headlight ears belong to you.
As you can see, I got the rear suspension all buttoned up. I have been soaking all of the roller bearings in the linkage. After I pulled them out of the parts washer, I blew them out and installed everything with fresh grease and some blue loctite on the fasteners to make sure nothing vibrates out on me.
I also got down to painting a lot of little bits that I have had laying around.
With these parts painted, I should be good to go on installing the motor tomorrow. :woohoo:
BTW benhurmx, those headlight ears belong to you.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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Angola, IN
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Sep 2010 05:09
Looking good bud.
It will be a very good feeling, for u to see the motor in.
It will be a very good feeling, for u to see the motor in.

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
09 Sep 2010 05:19
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No doubt! That motor has been setting in a corner of my garage for something like 2 1/2 years. I had my bike so completely dismantled that my family would ask if I got rid of it when they came to visit. I really wish that my early pictures could convey just how terrible the condition of this motorcycle was when I started.
Looking good bud.
It will be a very good feeling, for u to see the motor in.
No doubt! That motor has been setting in a corner of my garage for something like 2 1/2 years. I had my bike so completely dismantled that my family would ask if I got rid of it when they came to visit. I really wish that my early pictures could convey just how terrible the condition of this motorcycle was when I started.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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Angola, IN
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Sep 2010 05:41
Other just dont get what make us tick.
everyone i know ,thinks my bike is always broken, because i take the bike apart every year to "fix" it.
They just dont get that i could enjoy it.
everyone i know ,thinks my bike is always broken, because i take the bike apart every year to "fix" it.
They just dont get that i could enjoy it.
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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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Sep 2010 06:23 - 09 Sep 2010 06:23
mark1122 wrote:
Are you saying that I'm not "normal"? :silly:
Other just dont get what make us tick.
everyone i know ,thinks my bike is always broken, because i take the bike apart every year to "fix" it.
They just dont get that i could enjoy it.
Are you saying that I'm not "normal"? :silly:
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Sep 2010 06:56
Nice job ! It was surely worth the waiting. Glad to see you're almost there. You must be anxious now to see her running!
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Sep 2010 06:57
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That all depend on who's eyes u are looking through . u seem very "NORMAL" through my eyes.
But through others u are def Fvcked up. :laugh:
mark1122 wrote:Other just dont get what make us tick.
everyone i know ,thinks my bike is always broken, because i take the bike apart every year to "fix" it.
They just dont get that i could enjoy it.
Are you saying that I'm not "normal"? :silly:
That all depend on who's eyes u are looking through . u seem very "NORMAL" through my eyes.

But through others u are def Fvcked up. :laugh:
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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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Sep 2010 07:28
it's like getting drunk and going to an aa meeting :laugh: .
oh sure your fine,nuthin wrong with you josh.
HAhahahahahaha!!!!!!!!
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oh sure your fine,nuthin wrong with you josh.
HAhahahahahaha!!!!!!!!
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Re: Testarossa's 78 KZ1000 Fighter Build
09 Sep 2010 07:30
S ituation
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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