76 KZ 900 frame repair or replace or sell as is

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23 Jul 2023 18:01 #887523 by hardrockminer
Replied by hardrockminer on topic 76 KZ 900 frame repair or replace or sell as is
Whoever did that weld did not know how to do a frame tube weld.  When properly done you cannot tell it was welded.  The frame should be cut at the fracture, heated to red hot and put back together, then welded, ground and painted.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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23 Jul 2023 19:24 #887527 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic Front left frame welded by previous owner
www.chinonthetank.com/2015/03/z1-frame-is-cracked/

www.chinonthetank.com/2015/12/z1-frame-is-welded/

 

 
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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25 Jul 2023 11:39 #887597 by Tjpgi
Replied by Tjpgi on topic Front left frame welded by previous owner
I found a shop in Austin, Limey Bikes that will check out the frame and correct the previous damage. I'll repost when the work is completed. Sirocco great job, 

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18 Jan 2024 14:25 - 18 Jan 2024 14:30 #894157 by Tjpgi
Replied by Tjpgi on topic Front left frame welded by previous owner
Found a custom shop to weld the frame. Looks solid..cost 2X what I thought but work looks great. Will begin the restoration process. May sell eventually or keep it.
 
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