An odd one. 82 kz750r1.

Re: An odd one. 82 kz750r1. Brat cafe.

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Figured since they were off I could clean them up. Removed the casting marks, paint, and various scratches with a rolox disc. Need to pick up some bar stock as well. Can't decide whether to polish or powder coat the upper triple tree, lower triple tree, and clip on mounts.

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Front calipers have seen better days. They were, at one point, a nice dark grey color. That's long gone now. Cleaned them up as best as possible. Later on I might disassemble them, refurbish them, and have them powder coated.
 
Re: An odd one. 82 kz750r1. Brat cafe.

I realized I should map out my harness, so I’m in the process of drawing it up today. I am a little bit lost in translation with the factory wiring diagram. The ic igniter doesn’t seem to be fused in the factory diagram? Or am I mis-reading that? Common sense tells me it should be fused. If so, what amperage fuse should I go with? 10amp or 20amp? The rectifier/regulator is direct, un-fused to the battery. Makes sense to me. Obviously the lighting system will be fused/relayed accordingly.
 
Re: An odd one. 82 kz750r1. Brat cafe.

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Picked up some red lexan. Going to start playing with tail light design and see if I can't make something interesting and functional.

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This is where it's at right now. I know I know, rear wheel clearance. Next purchase will likely be correct length shocks and a bigger profile front tire.
 
Re: An odd one. 82 kz750r1. Brat cafe.

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Had to replace a headlight on a customers 2007 Audi a4 due to autoleveling/high-beam actuator failure. Gotta love permanently integrated part failure. I disassembled said junk and took the projector assembly out and grafted it in. Still need to round up a clear headlight lens to finish it. I suppose I could have just purchased some ebay-special projector headlight...but what's the fun in that? ::)
 
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On another note, acquired this for free from a customer through the shop I work at. He described it as "the community trailer park bike that got parked in my shed one winter 15 years ago". Obviously no title. I believe it's a 1972 Yamaha 175cc Ct2. It kicks over, sounds like it has compression, clutch lever moves, outside isn't rotting, gas tank is surprisingly not-terrible. It's all there, loose and failing off, but there. ::) Obviously no title, which stinks, but I'm familiar with the process to deal with that. Question is. Do I keep it and work it over? Or do I push it down to my moto-Salvage guy for yard-credit. It's disgustingly simple and I feel like I could have some fun with it. Doesn't seem like there are a whole lot of people into Ct2s. Which can be a pro or con I guess.
 
I got a CT3 for free from a mate that was very rough. I ended up turning it into a trials bike with the same dimensions as a TY175 and it works really well. They are a great little motor, easy to work on and parts are plentiful and cheap.
 

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Exploring battery options. I was planning on building an a123 systems lifeP04 battery. But the a123 company is no longer, and they seem to be drying up. I came across a different brand of lifeP04 battery on ebay and it seems like they would be a great solution. Run 4 of them in a series, 12.8 volts. 80amp max recharge. 8ah per cell actually makes the ampere hours better than the a123 option. And they even have threaded ends, too convenient. Is there something I'm missing here? Any reason why I shouldn't go this route?

And yes I know, quite a few of you are going to tell me to run an antigravity battery.

Link

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-HEADWAY-38120-HP-3-2V-8AH-LIFEPO4-LITHIUM-BATTERIES-25C-200A-12V-SUPER-CELLS/173151855336?hash=item2850a7a2e8:g:J44AAOSwUYNaS8aC
 
whit the charging system of a motorbike i find it a must to have some sort of balancing of the cells.

the lifeP04 batteries crank out massive amps-i use a 2Ah battery on my fzr1000 build and it workes great-it has built in balancing and i use a lifeP04 spesial charger at the garage.
 
I have the seat pan, tail fairing and an Eddie Lawson seat cover for that, foam is available but you have to add for the tail and front tank hump.

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Binge Drinking ;D

Or just work up to my ears so lost my drive to build bikes... That IS what this place IS for 'no?
 
furu14 said:
whit the charging system of a motorbike i find it a must to have some sort of balancing of the cells.

the lifeP04 batteries crank out massive amps-i use a 2Ah battery on my fzr1000 build and it workes great-it has built in balancing and i use a lifeP04 spesial charger at the garage.

A r1 forum member said the best option is to order a few extra cells, and use the most balanced cells of the group. Care to share what specific battery you're using and the dimensions of it? I know I'll need the special hobby-style balancing charger for when the bike is put away. Not a problem there.
 
Considering that tricycle on the cabinet still doesn't have a motor shoved into it's frame, you clearly don't have too much time on your hands, Tuna.
 
irk miller said:
Considering that tricycle on the cabinet still doesn't have a motor shoved into it's frame, you clearly don't have too much time on your hands, Tuna.
How’s it hangin Eric?
Yeah I haven’t done any work on my own stuff in so long my skills are dull. Never did get rid of the Honda Mod yet, painter for the car quit and gave the car back all torn apart and sanded so I sold that to make room for a wood shop.

Apologies for the hijack OP lol


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