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Finally!

 

[Alex_GPz]

Looks awesome! How does she ride? Seat looks comfy.

 

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Looks awesome! How does she ride? Seat looks comfy.

Normal city driving is all I've done, haven't pushed it yet but the suspension soaks up bumps without bouncing. I replaced the old super progressive stock fork springs with ZG1200 Voyager units with a thicker spring and a smaller progressive section. Dropped in perfect without the stock spacers.

 

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The paint is Rust-Oleum Professional Spray Paint Gloss Black with SprayMax 2K Glamour Clear top coat.

 

[Alex_GPz]

That Ninja front fairing looks great. Are you planning on putting some stickers on it? You know, Ninja..

 

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That Ninja front fairing looks great. Are you planning on putting some stickers on it? You know, Ninja..

I've been mulling it over. Since it's shaft drive I thought putting Ninja on it would be kinda wanker-ish. I might just put KAWASAKI on the tank and that's it. My next project in the works is a 1989 ZX1000b streetfighter so that'll be my Ninja.
The Triumph Daytona 1200 was elegantly understated in all black.

 

[Gyesdad]

Congratulations!
You've done a great job with it.


Gary.

 

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Last pic I promise. My next is already in progress, a 1989 ZX1000B street fighter in chrome and silver flames on satin black. I've found working in the garage provides sanctuary from problems and the activity promotes mental stimulation. There's no thoughts of finances, politics, job, or anything else but the bike.

 

[WFO-KZ]

Quite right. It has often been said you never see a motorcycle parked outside a therapist's or psychiatrist's office.

 

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After changing the oil I idled it for awhile and noticed a blurb every couple of seconds. Doesn't seem like a misfire but any thoughts? Tough to hear on the video it's more apparent in person.

1986 Kawasaki ZG1000 rebuild idle

Watch "1986 Kawasaki ZG1000 rebuild idle" on Streamable.

streamable.com

 

[WFO-KZ]

I cannot hear it. If it rides fine, why worry about it? Relax, ride and enjoy the fruits of your labours.

 

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I cannot hear it. If it rides fine, why worry about it? Relax, ride and enjoy the fruits of your labours.

Okeydoke I have to replace the clutch pack and springs though because there's too much torque for the stock stuff. At 3-6k WOT from rolling start it slips.

 

[WFO-KZ]

Have you considered using a different oil before replacing clutch and springs? Not saying you don't need those parts, but sometimes switching oils has been known to fix a slipping clutch.

 

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Have you considered using a different oil before replacing clutch and springs? Not saying you don't need those parts, but sometimes switching oils has been known to fix a slipping clutch.

I built a 1985 Yamaha FJ1100 with a Wiseco 1314 resleeve head porting and reground cams, it too slipped until I put in an APE racing clutch coil pressure plate conversion in place of the stock diaphragm. It never required attention again. I should have followed suit with this one, I don't want a weak link in the drivetrain.
Found this and going to put it in.

SRK Aramid Fiber Sportbike Race Clutch Kits - EBC Brakes

SRK Aramid fiber Sportbike race clutch kits

ebcbrakes.com

 

[WFO-KZ]

Yes, all bets are off when an engine is modded to output more HP. Definitely advisable to upgrade clutch under those circumstances.

On stock bikes I have had great success with using correct oils and /or deglazing the clutch plates providing that the clutch springs and plates are still within their service limits.

Of course this assumes "normal" use which would not include frequent wheelies or drag racing starts etc.