<![CDATA[Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums - Projects and "How To" Write Ups]]>

<![CDATA[Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums - Projects and "How To" Write Ups]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum This is a place for members to show off their projects and project bikes and a place to keep all the how to writeups that members document for others to use. How to writeups should include pictures if possible. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:53:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/images2/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Kawasaki Motorcycle Forums - Projects and "How To" Write Ups]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum 06 ZX-10 project by bailey http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120917-06-zx-10-project-bailey.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:11:47 GMT My bike is a 2006 ZX - 10 with roughly 20,000 miles on her. She was was my main source of transportation until I had a lowside crash last year :mad:. I'm Firefighter/ Paramedic in the Orlando Area & Hand Craft my own beer in my spare time which I have I a lot of due to my schedule. Also a mechanic I'm not. I'm planning on doing all the paint & body work my self. As well as all the other repairs. Also I plan on polishing the swing arm & maybe the frame. And since the bike is going to be torn down I want to adjust the valves & any other maintence issues for that many miles. Hopefully I'll be putting pictures up following my progress and being here at least 2 - 3 times a week.

Last I want extend an offer to anyone that lives in the Orlando area. If you have some work on your bike & like to drink good beer send me a PM and maybe we can work something out.

Here are some pic's of what I'm starting with. Wish the pics could be better but I took them with my phone.

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]]> bailey http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120917-06-zx-10-project-bailey.html Vagabond: Ninja ZX600 Project Build http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120876-vagabond-ninja-zx600-project-build.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:19:45 GMT I found this bike in my local car club and picked it up for a very decent price.

As I'm winding down my other ZX project (Nissan) for the winter, I figured I would pick this Ninja up, and work on the engine in my kitchen over the next season.

Needs lots of work, but mechanically and electrically, shouldn't be anything I haven't done before, excluding the carbs.

Craigslist Pic

Finally Home

My 300ZX engine/trans with my 600ZX

]]> Vagabond http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120876-vagabond-ninja-zx600-project-build.html Help 98 En 500 turn signals !!! http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120655-help-98-en-500-turn-signals.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:27:25 GMT Ok I have tried to make my rear turn signals into run,turn,brake signals . I have the duel filement bulbs and sockets in the back . I can get the run,turn parts to work but when I add the 3 wire to 2 wire converter box so I can get the break part ,the turn signal blinks faster when the brake is... Ok I have tried to make my rear turn signals into run,turn,brake signals . I have the duel filement bulbs and sockets in the back . I can get the run,turn parts to work but when I add the 3 wire to 2 wire converter box so I can get the break part ,the turn signal blinks faster when the brake is applied ,then when just the turn signal. Could all I need is a hevy duty flasher .

Any help would be appreciated:| ]]> Weslyn Stewart http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120655-help-98-en-500-turn-signals.html <![CDATA[Bobber Project.. BEFORE & AFTER PICS]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120198-bobber-project-before-after-pics.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:05:50 GMT Hey guys! My name is Paul and I bought a 1981 Kawasaki KZ650 a few months ago. A lot of work has been done on this bike and I would love some feedback. My biggest concern on my bike is the seat. It looks a little "lost" but I have looked all over the internet and cannot seem to find a nice fit. I am also looking for different mirrors and some pipes. Any suggestions or ideas for the above issues or for the bike in general, please let me know! Thanks guys!

-Paul

Here are some BEFORE/AFTER pictures:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

MOST RECENT WITH NEW HANDLE BARS, NEW TAIL LIGHT W/ LISENCE PLATE HOLDER:

All comments/suggestions are appreciated.. good or bad. Thanks guys!! ]]> KZ650Bobber81 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120198-bobber-project-before-after-pics.html Z1300 Shaft Drive Conversion To Chain Drive http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120178-z1300-shaft-drive-conversion-chain-drive.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:36 GMT Hello All, My first bike was a 1970 Kaw 500 Triple; a 1973 Z1 900 and moved up to the 1980 Z1300. I have (3) and (4) spare engines. I always have had Kawasakis. One is totally original - like a museum piece - had it since new. I wanted to radicalize (modernize) one of the others. One downside... Hello All,
My first bike was a 1970 Kaw 500 Triple; a 1973 Z1 900 and moved up to the 1980 Z1300. I have (3) and (4) spare engines. I always have had Kawasakis. One is totally original - like a museum piece - had it since new. I wanted to radicalize (modernize) one of the others.

One downside of the Z1300 is the monstrous diffential in the back with the shaft that limits the wheel rim width and tire size.

The KZ 1000 had a shaft drive model. Can anybody describe the difference between the 1000 chain and shaft drive transmissions and maybe even the compatibility of the pieces with the 1300? For me to get the answer myself, I would have to buy and disassemble a 1000 shaft drive model and a chain drive model and put it on a bench and compare it to the 1300. I dont know if I't that committed at the moment.

Any comments/photos would be appreciated ... except for those comments that simply recommend I buy a chain drive bike.

ALSO, does anybody know how Don Vesco hooked up (2) KZ1300 engines in his streamliner. I have the Don Vesco history book but it had no detail. Did he strip out one of the transmissions and convert to chain drives with an idler shaft? I assume he would have ditched that internal differential gear. ]]> Tim.Ko http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120178-z1300-shaft-drive-conversion-chain-drive.html Finally getting re-started on my KZ project... http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120167-finally-getting-re-started-my-kz-project.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:22:46 GMT It's been 3+ years since I started my KZ streetfighter project.. a few moves and the lack of a work space has slowed things down a bit... but now I have a garage, time and mostly some funds to work on it..

I'm upgrading the front end to a nice set of '96 zx7-rr inverted forks. I started out buy trying to put the old kz stem into the new zx bottom yoke by removing the kz stem from the yoke.. but the more I looked at it, the more I didn't like the way it needed to be done so I designed my own stem.

From the bottom bearing to the top lock nut is '76 kz below the bearing and above the lock nut matches the zx. I kept the nice kz chrome bolt and washer to give the top yoke a nice finish.. a bit of the old with the new...

I had it turned from 4130 CroMo.

The assembly went together just as designed/planned, the zx fork stops match up with the kz steering lock stops as well.. they might need to be trimmed but so far they seem to be in the right spot.

I'm also designing a new top yoke with risers for 7/8" bars... I'm hoping to have them done by the end of the year.... next up after that will be to finish fitting the 916 swing arm.

FYI, If anyone is looking to do this mod.. with any type of forks, let me know.. I can make a few dimension changes and you'll be in business...

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]]> KZ900Jim http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120167-finally-getting-re-started-my-kz-project.html Before/After pics of my 1981 Kawasaki KZ650 Bobber Project! http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120158-before-after-pics-my-1981-kawasaki-kz650-bobber-project.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:25:52 GMT Hey guys! My name is Paul and I bought a 1981 Kawasaki KZ650 a few months ago. A lot of work has been done on this bike and I would love some feedback. My biggest concern on my bike is the seat. It looks a little "lost" but I have looked all over the internet and cannot seem to find a nice fit. I am also looking for different mirrors and some pipes. Any suggestions or ideas for the above issues or for the bike in general, please let me know! Thanks guys!

-Paul

Here are some BEFORE/AFTER pictures:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

MOST RECENT WITH NEW HANDLE BARS, NEW TAIL LIGHT W/ LISENCE PLATE HOLDER:

All comments/suggestions are appreciated.. good or bad. Thanks guys!! ]]> KZ650Bobber81 http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120158-before-after-pics-my-1981-kawasaki-kz650-bobber-project.html Gpz900r Project http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120098-gpz900r-project.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:01:49 GMT Hi thought people might be interested in project I had started last Xmas. I live in London UK and bought this off EBAY as a project. Stripped down to frame and got most things powder coated. Have Dyna coils and taylor leads, carbs have stage 3 needles, ledar sloped needle jets and 145 mains. ... Hi thought people might be interested in project I had started last Xmas. I live in London UK and bought this off EBAY as a project. Stripped down to frame and got most things powder coated. Have Dyna coils and taylor leads, carbs have stage 3 needles, ledar sloped needle jets and 145 mains. Stainless 4 into 1 and separate SB filters. Has a GSXR 5.5 inch rear wheel zx6 front wheel. New bearings and bushes for suspension with new stanchions etc. As you can see from pic I am fitting a TRIUMPH Daytona seat unit. Today I have sorted out the zx9r clocks and adjusting the tacho so it will read the revs and fitted the double headlight fairing . Daytona seat unit subframe is now fitted so will be now be concentrating on making a new seat so is flush with the tank. Have LED rear light from a Suzuki sv to go under the seat unit

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]]> argylemuncher http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120098-gpz900r-project.html <![CDATA[removeal & install rear tire for 1997 vuclan 1500 classic]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120097-removeal-install-rear-tire-1997-vuclan-1500-classic.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:03:33 GMT I Figured It Out I Figured It Out ]]> canadianmaninus http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120097-removeal-install-rear-tire-1997-vuclan-1500-classic.html My bobber............ http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120027-my-bobber.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:47:27 GMT Hello everyone, I'm new and I hope to put it right here in my post ...........

P.S. I apologize in advance for my English but I speak little .. (and help me with the google translator ......:lol: )

this is my bobber, I built all by himself, and the only non-traditional piece is the tank, I hope you like it, thanks. ;)

YouTube - BOBBER VN800 SLASH KUSTOM GARAGE.
YouTube - BOBBER VT600 SLASH KUSTOM GARAGE ]]> SLASHBIKER http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/120027-my-bobber.html <![CDATA[Any idea what year & model?]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/119925-any-idea-what-year-model.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:08:39 GMT Hello everyone,
So I bought this bike from a swap meet, any ideas on what year it is? I think it is a G3ss either 1970 or 1971?? I could be wrong. As you can see from the picture it needs a LOT of work. I'm very new to this and any input would be greatly appreciated. the serial number on the engine is G8E505082. Sorry for the blurry picture. I'll post more as I start to clean it up... Also if anybody has parts for this bike, please send me an email. Thanks!
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]]> NickOVenice http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/119925-any-idea-what-year-model.html <![CDATA[Shad's VN800 Project Bobber]]> http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/119639-shads-vn800-project-bobber.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:58:14 GMT Hi all, After looking at all the projects on here I just had to have a go, so I have been out and bought a 96 VN800a. Average mileage and condition and completly new territory to me. I have had nothing but sports bikes for the past 15 years so I am on a steep learning curve. So far I am enjoying... Hi all,

After looking at all the projects on here I just had to have a go, so I have been out and bought a 96 VN800a. Average mileage and condition and completly new territory to me. I have had nothing but sports bikes for the past 15 years so I am on a steep learning curve.

So far I am enjoying every minute. I will keep updating this thread (If I can figure out the attachment issue as I have already hit my limit). As I have enjoyed looking at everyone elses projects and there are so many cool bikes on here. So here (if it works) is what I started with and I will put a few more of work in progress later.

]]> Shadders http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/projects-how-write-ups/119639-shads-vn800-project-bobber.html