1982-J2 -- Does Frame need extra support?

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27 Sep 2011 15:52 #479985 by Boostable
Working on a build for the 82 and wanted to know if there are any recommended frame upgrades while im at it? Frame looks pretty solid and has supports where most of the gusset kits would require it.. Any input?

Thanks,

Jack

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27 Sep 2011 21:04 #480049 by TexasKZ
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Typically braces are added in the coil area to triangulate the backbone and secondary tubes there, extra bracing is added in the V just above the swing arm pivot, if you dump the air box, a cross brace can be put in there, and sometimes a tube between the top shock mounts out back. I thought I had some pics, but cannot find them.

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27 Sep 2011 21:09 #480052 by TexasKZ
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These pics are of a Z frame, but you can get the jist of it...




1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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27 Sep 2011 22:46 #480078 by Boostable
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Tex, thanks for the info, i appreciate it. It looks as if i will only need to do the tail section as the coil area and column area are already done on the J model... Save me some time for sure. I will try and snap some shots tomorrow for reference.

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1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
1976 KZ900 - Daily Rider

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08 Dec 2011 04:59 #492147 by blkrdrcr
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Kosman Racing use to have a kit, dunno if still available as well as Morawaki

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08 Dec 2011 10:52 #492175 by wireman
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that 82 frame is about 3 times stronger than a z1/kz frame even in stock form! :laugh:

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08 Dec 2011 11:09 #492179 by DoubleDub
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Boostable wrote: Working on a build for the 82 and wanted to know if there are any recommended frame upgrades while im at it? Frame looks pretty solid and has supports where most of the gusset kits would require it.. Any input?

Thanks,

Jack


What are you going to use it for? I think that would determine whether or not it's necessary.

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08 Dec 2011 11:13 #492180 by Russ

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Here's an article describing the mods done to Eddie Lawson's Kz1000j race bike...
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