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I went ahead and drew a sharpie line on the cover and started cutting last night. I think it turned out relatively nice. I’m a bit concerned with the top “tab” left. The chain may still hit it depending on swingarm angle during up-travel. Later, Doug

I got caught up with some things in the last couple months, but the bike is back up on the lift again. Started the final sorting of the chain run. The wider wheel called for a 5/8” offset front sprocket, but it’s ever so slightly too far offset. So I bought another CS spacer and shortened it by...

I worked on a Kz1000 for a guy that smoked like a freight train and spit oil out the exhaust. Did compression checks, leak-down tests, replaced valve stem seals etc. Turned out the oil rings’ expander spacer ends were overlapping and not butting up on a couple pistons. It basically turned the...

I made up a quick mounting plate last night. I didn’t offset the mounting location so the light is set back some from where I held it up in the earlier post. I think I like it there… I still need to fab the license plate bracket but that should be relatively easy. Later, Doug

Long time no update. I wasn’t really feeling the stock taillight. The older Ducati Monster light I had was a wee bit too narrow. The LED strip was too wide but, I found my final taillight option. Later, Doug

Metallurgist suggested 1144 stress-proof. He said it’s pre-hardened but easy to machine. Later, Doug

Are you referring to the “inner race” as I call them or pivot shaft sleeve? I can ask the metallurgist I work with. He recommended something to me for a similar application, but I can’t remember what it was now. Later, Doug

Sold via Feebay Later, Doug

Not really bling but a couple new goodies for the build from Webike Japan. Found a made-per-order fiberglass upper fairing for 1/2 the price of an Airtech piece. Quality seems to be really good as expected from a Japanese firm. Later, Doug

I know this is a long shot but I’m selling a set of RC Component spun aluminum wheels (similar to Performance Machine Chicanes). Front measures 17x3.5” and rear is 17x6-1/8” wide. These are set up for Kawasaki brake rotors (rotors not included) and 20mm axles. Front looks to be chromed or highly...

LOL! It’s your build so do as you like but looks way better now. [emoji6] Later, Doug

All parts gone now with the exception of another set of mismatched side covers and the stock seat. Later, Doug

It reminds me a lot of the Ladybird muffler that I have for my Gpz except your’s is twice as long! I know you were able to quiet it down a bit but it’s wayyy too long for my taste. Later, Doug

I've been working on a rear caliper bracket for quite some time now. Finally got a design I liked and a coworker offered to 3D print a prototype for me. Other than having to shorten the wheel side spacer and turn up a spacer for the swingarm side, it will work as is. Later, Doug

You may need to do some cross-referencing but I bet B6 and newer (98+) Katana rims are close, if not, the same. Might help broaden the search. Later, Doug

Yup. I was already planning that! Thanks! Later, Doug

Thanks for the input Rider52. I took a measurement of the fork’s OAL compared to that of a set of Kz650 forks I have; tubes appear to be +8” give or take a bit. The frame’s seen better days but is solid. Looks to have had a springer style seat at some point, a different tank, and there are a few...

Choppers aren’t really my thing but I have a left over ‘76 900 engine that’s been in my way for too long that made my decision a bit easier. Not sure what direction to go once I get to work on it. Old school style with a coffin tank or a Frisco mounted peanut tank…or…. I’ll have to do some...

Like I stated in my Kz650 build thread on her, I need to delete eBay and Craig’s List off my phone. Saw this Amen Savior frame for a Z1/Kz900 engine on eBay a week or so ago. After much internal debate and back and forth communication with the seller, I made an offer. The bike was 500 miles...

That’s a broad question. What components are you looking for? Controls (clip-ons, bars, rearsets); electrical (battery, wiring parts); other? A good place to start may be to look in the Vendor section. Speedmotoco, DimeCity Cycle, and some others are ones that come to mind sell a wide variety...