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11 Nov 2012 02:02 #557840
by Haybus
1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build
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New to the forum, but not to riding. Ride year round, exept the few days it snows.
Looking to turn my 1976 KZ900 LTD into a street fighter. Frame is broken on the left side right above the exhaust so it will be a complete tear down.
Looking to turn my 1976 KZ900 LTD into a street fighter. Frame is broken on the left side right above the exhaust so it will be a complete tear down.
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1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build
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11 Nov 2012 02:16 - 11 Nov 2012 02:18 #557844
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posting from deep under a non-descript barn in an undisclosed location southwest of Omaha.
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Welcome to z-jungle!
Do you have a picture of the break in frame?
Oh wait,I think I see it! :sick:
Is it broken or cut?
Do you have a picture of the break in frame?
Oh wait,I think I see it! :sick:
Is it broken or cut?
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11 Nov 2012 02:39 #557854
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1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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that bike is tits...i would hate to see it get "turned into" anything...you can get a kz900 frame cheap shipped they are on e-bay a lot
you can have that welded right in place at any decent welding shop......
oh and welcome...clean up that bike and you got a real winner ...awesome bike
you can have that welded right in place at any decent welding shop......
oh and welcome...clean up that bike and you got a real winner ...awesome bike
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11 Nov 2012 03:34 #557863
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1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build
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The frame is broken in an S shape. Figured I would make a clean cut on either side of the break, cross drill both sides, fab a plug so I can plug and seam weld. Might do the other side while I'm at it just for good measure. Is that a common break point for these frames? I thought I've seen tube braces on other projects that looked like they were addressing this area.
The bike isn't as tits as I would like. Since it's from the NorthWest all the fancy bits are not so fancy anymore. If I'm going to spend time to bring it back I want it to look a bit modern. And I cannot stand that Harley looking back wheel and king/queen seat. Looks like a sportster wannabe.
My other bikes are giving it bad looks. When I was out in the garage a little bit ago it looks like it was scared and peed a little on the carpet. Good thing my dirt bikes are caged up.
The bike isn't as tits as I would like. Since it's from the NorthWest all the fancy bits are not so fancy anymore. If I'm going to spend time to bring it back I want it to look a bit modern. And I cannot stand that Harley looking back wheel and king/queen seat. Looks like a sportster wannabe.
My other bikes are giving it bad looks. When I was out in the garage a little bit ago it looks like it was scared and peed a little on the carpet. Good thing my dirt bikes are caged up.
1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build
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11 Nov 2012 03:44 #557864
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1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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flat seat 18 inch rim...good tires...
the other bikes are giving it looks because it was the best looking bike ever built and they are mere pretenders to the throne
ltd's were wierdos but nothing putting decades newer parts on them will fix
the other bikes are giving it looks because it was the best looking bike ever built and they are mere pretenders to the throne
ltd's were wierdos but nothing putting decades newer parts on them will fix
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11 Nov 2012 03:52 #557869
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1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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the good thing is it runs...these are way funner to work on when you can take a blast as you do each thing.....so many projects on this site take years when they dont run...folks build away and never ride em
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11 Nov 2012 03:58 #557870
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1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build
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Flat seat, 17 inch rims, Michelin PP2 or PR2's.
Even my Cushman Eagle knows better than to pee on the rug.
Guess they were going after the cruiser guys. It's wierd, but adaptable.
Even my Cushman Eagle knows better than to pee on the rug.
Guess they were going after the cruiser guys. It's wierd, but adaptable.
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11 Nov 2012 08:48 #557888
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1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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The 76 LTD was the first cruiser.
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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11 Nov 2012 08:56 #557889
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Maybe its just me but it looks like forks are bent between lower triple and top of lower legs
That could be part of reason frame is broke,I think somebody pieced to frames together with half ass welds
That could be part of reason frame is broke,I think somebody pieced to frames together with half ass welds
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11 Nov 2012 10:01 #557890
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Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
Replied by z1kzonly on topic KZ900 LTD
Yes, that 1980 frontend looks tweeked. Along with a mix of newer engine parts, 1000cc valve cover, 1980 side sprocket cover, Z1R brake disc's.
Sell it and start over or part the stuff you are going to change out on ebay.
This way it gives you some operating ca$h.
Sell it and start over or part the stuff you are going to change out on ebay.
This way it gives you some operating ca$h.
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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