'76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
11 Aug 2015 02:41
I might not write much but I like what you did, keep us posted.
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Second permanent bike 1989 FJ1200 dyno'd 140RWH, great bike.
Third ride is now the Frankenstein 1981 GPZ1100B1, 1983 fully recon motor fitted LOVE THIS BIKE
Forth my work bike FJ1200 1989 (same type as FJ above)
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11 Aug 2015 04:03Bozo wrote: I might not write much but I like what you did, keep us posted.
Thanks. It appears with this bike build people either love it or hate it. Either way it is what I want for a custom Kawi.
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
18 Aug 2015 15:07
So one kwicky update, traced out and formed out my seat pan template. I am using .125" UHMW plastic sheet that you can staple to. My thoughts are now around how to mount it to the tale.
I had the bright idea I could cut and access hole and glass a "glove box" underneath the seat where it curves up. So if I was to do this, just want to make the seat easily pop off instead of bolt on. Thinking aluminum pegs through grommets. Any ideas you fine folks have? Maybe just skip it and bolt it on....
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I had the bright idea I could cut and access hole and glass a "glove box" underneath the seat where it curves up. So if I was to do this, just want to make the seat easily pop off instead of bolt on. Thinking aluminum pegs through grommets. Any ideas you fine folks have? Maybe just skip it and bolt it on....
Cory
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
18 Aug 2015 16:17
My seat pan's held on by heavy duty Velcro, which is plenty strong.
Something like the d-ring fasteners below might allow you to take the seat off easily if you have a way of mounting them.
www.dimecitycycles.com/dzus-6-13-millime...e-seat-fastener.html
Something like the d-ring fasteners below might allow you to take the seat off easily if you have a way of mounting them.
www.dimecitycycles.com/dzus-6-13-millime...e-seat-fastener.html
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18 Aug 2015 16:44Shimmy wrote: My seat pan's held on by heavy duty Velcro, which is plenty strong.
Something like the d-ring fasteners below might allow you to take the seat off easily if you have a way of mounting them.
www.dimecitycycles.com/dzus-6-13-millime...e-seat-fastener.html
True I could go the DUZ fasteners, would just have to access them from the underside with the remote masters sitting under the seat, probable not going to work. Thought about the 3M hook and loop stuff that hold like 35lbs for each 2" section, not sure about the constant pulling on the tail paint, but another idea to stew over....
Cory
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
18 Aug 2015 18:54
Ooooooh I may have found an answer......
www.quik-latch.com/quik-latch-mini-latch.html
Think I can make this work!
Cory
www.quik-latch.com/quik-latch-mini-latch.html
Think I can make this work!
Cory
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18 Aug 2015 20:01NakedFun wrote: Ooooooh I may have found an answer......
www.quik-latch.com/quik-latch-mini-latch.html
Think I can make this work!
Cory
I've never seen those before; pretty slick. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
18 Aug 2015 20:09
I have never seen those before either. They look like they are high quality - here's a video:
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
19 Aug 2015 04:31Cory what length is your reverse megaphone?
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1978 Z1R D1
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1983 Gpz750 turbo
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1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
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1978 Z1R D1
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1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
19 Aug 2015 04:34
I ordered up a mini in black anodized with the small 7/8" flange. Now to dig through the aluminum pile and buy a 3/4" tap.....
Cory
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
19 Aug 2015 04:35I believe it is the 12" model 2.25" ID. I can verify when I get home.
Cory
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Re: '76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build
19 Aug 2015 04:44 - 19 Aug 2015 05:04
Thanks for that Cory...
Using the same Delkavic headers as yours on my Z1R project.
Yes the ID is 2 1/2" .
After looking at your cool bike have decided to go with this meg.
www.dimecitycycles.com/12-inch-stainless...h-exhaust-pipes.html
Cheers Dave
Using the same Delkavic headers as yours on my Z1R project.
Yes the ID is 2 1/2" .
After looking at your cool bike have decided to go with this meg.
www.dimecitycycles.com/12-inch-stainless...h-exhaust-pipes.html
Cheers Dave

1976 KH 500 triple
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
Last edit: 19 Aug 2015 05:04 by 0Z.Z1R Mk2.
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