Wonderings about the KZ 900

[GreenMachine]

Sometimes having a professional look into it is exactly the second set of eyes necessary.  Glad it's working out.

[Team Gorgonzola]

Ted, just saw the KZ at Steve's.....holy cow that's a beauty!!! Maybe it'll be up for sale in awhile

[cobra23]

Hmmmm....

Thanks for the compliment Alberto!!

A few weeks ago it almost went to the scrapyard, but thanks to Steve, I think the Dynatek folks are fixing the brain.

[Team Gorgonzola]

Well, if you ever need it spanked.....I am there for you!!

[cobra23]

Roger that Alberto..

I stopped to visit it at Steves today.... just waiting on the ignition now, it's coming together. Steve rebuilt the forks, and adjusted valves... and some other stuff i cannot remember.

[cobra23]

Steve has the new ignition, and will be starting the bike Tues. Wed.   YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY !!!

[cobra23]

On it's way to the Dyno...

[cobra23]

I went down to the Hospital to visit the KZ, it is in good hands with Dr. Steve.

Super Lean, Jets on order.

[GreenMachine]

So it's running then?  Sweet!  Do we have to go over to TWCP to see it or are there pics and riding impressions in our future?

[cobra23]

It's currently at 2WCP, I'm sure Steve would not mind a visitor or two.

I am in the process of pulling a 99 R6 out of mothballs, so the KZ while it's at Steves, is just waiting. The track bike (R6) will get squared away, then it is headlights and tailights, and the KZ is on the road.

It is running, and starts right up, but the carbs are one of two sets I had, and it looks like they are very very lean. Steve is re-jetting it.

[cobra23]

Well I got a day off from work today, and headed out with my Buddy Ed to visit the KZ at Steves !

I am starting to think more about the greatness of the bike, and less about taking a Flame thrower to it.

After stopping at Steves, Ed and I went to Big Valley Honda to get some exhaust gaskets for the XR. I am putting a new growly pipe on "the Mule". BVH actually had them in stock, I would also mention they have the customer service thing figured out there (some dealers DO NOT). I try to avoid most Dealers, it was a positive experiance.

We then decided to swing by 4th street to see what is up with Ed's (rest in peace my friend) Dyna Reno. Big news for you Ducati nuts, Ed's Son "Chris" has the shop open Fridays and Saturdays. What a great thing. Chris asked me to spread the word if I could. The phone number is the same. Those of you who knew Ed of Dyna reno, should stop in when you get the chance.

[cobra23]

The bike is still at Steves 2 Wheel Custom Performance. The Ducati is up on the bench for maint. so no need to rush Steve.

I watch the view count go up on this thread daily, and sure appreciate all you checking in on its progress. Soon.

This winter I spent alot of time getting the track bike ready for the season, then (now) the Ducati. When the Ducati is done, the KZ will go up, get lights and street gear. The bike is running at Steves, just needs a dyno run for jetting. I may take it to a track day this summer just to shake it down. I have said the same thing "track day this summer" for I think 3 years now, but this year it looks good.

I am gonna re-paste the link so you can see pictures if interested:

http://kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/274097-1975-kz-900--zrx-swingarm-89-gsxr-front-end?limit=20&start=680#505350


Thanks again for checking this out almost 18,000 hits wow!!

[GreenMachine]

   Is he going to do a CO2 dyno check for tuning it?

[cobra23]

O2 and Dyno..

[Team Gorgonzola]

Is it finished yet?? Never-mind, still with a broken leg.