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I see where the gussets go .I just couldn't help but wonder if I shouln't add a second cross brace to form an x. What do you guys think. Is this overkill?
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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Just incase you didnt know Kawasaki upgraded the frames in 76 with heaver tubing.So if your not partial to the 75 you may concider a later model.
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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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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The kit will allow the strong engine (but heavy) crankcase to act as a frame member of sorts, improving frame rigidity in the process.
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they were stiffer but could still use a brace kit;)Kyra
Just incase you didnt know Kawasaki upgraded the frames in 76 with heaver tubing.So if your not partial to the 75 you may concider a later model.
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the added strengh and ability to actually put the power to the ground more than makes up for the few extra pounds .if you have to fight the chassis to get it to work for you you will never reach the full potential of what the bike and motor can do.:evil: all the fancy upside down forks and single shock swingarms in world will do you any good if youre frame cannot handle the loads put upon itIt's interesting that the GPz750 Turbo already has most of the bracing shown in the Klosman diagram, along with a larger backbone (upper frame tube). And it's noticeably heavier than the non turbo GPz750.
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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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The Stage I has a slightly warmed over motor: 987 cc Yosh piston kit, stock cams, Mikuni 29s, GEREX CDI, Kerker 4-1 pipe, top three horizontal frame tubes braced, aftermarket engine mounts/bolts, braced stock swingarm, etc. This is my 'cruiser' KZ so to speak.
Stage II's frame is braced considerably more, with 17" radial tires, GS1100 swingarm, hotter cams, Yosh 987 cc pistons, GEREX CDI, rear disc brake, Works Performance shocks, etc. Upgrades coming include 998 Yosh piston kit, ported head with 37.5/31 mm SS valves, etc.
Stage III will have an even more braced frame to go with an even hotter motor, ZRX1100/1200 forks/wheels/brakes, 1075 cc or 1197 cc piston kit, Web 110 cams, ported head with 37.5/31 SS valves, Mikuni RS 34 mm carbs, etc.
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