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The Bike - C10 / Re: ZG1000 in GPz900 clothing
« Last post by Chrome Megaphone on April 11, 2024, 05:53:30 AM »
Thanks all for the positive feedback  :chugbeer:
I forgot to add a ZL900 Eliminator bevel gear was swapped in which really gets it off the line. 
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The Bike - C10 / Re: ZG1000 in GPz900 clothing
« Last post by Stasch on April 11, 2024, 05:36:56 AM »
Nice job.  Me likey muchly. 

I didn't keep track of cost, you know how these things add up.  :) It probably would have been better to just buy a GPz900 but wrenching on bikes and cars are a hobby of mine.  Keeps me sane.

I consider motorcycle projects an investment in myself, the satisfaction of a job well done that bring many new things learned along the way.   :thumbs:
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The Bike - C10 / Re: ZG1000 in GPz900 clothing
« Last post by berna1201 on April 10, 2024, 08:32:00 PM »
Good morning;
Nice modifications, I like  ;)
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Accessories and Modifications - C10 / Mean Streak wheel machinist wanted
« Last post by Chrome Megaphone on April 10, 2024, 03:17:25 PM »
I have a set of ZX11 forks, front wheel, brakes, and ZRX1100 triple clamp to install and would want a wider rear wheel/tire to match.

Trouble is finding a competent machinist in my area who is willing to take on a unique, one-off machining job.  All the old school machine shops have simply died off.

If someone knows a machinist who has done the job and is willing to do another please drop the contact info here or send a PM.  Thanks.
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The Bike - C10 / Re: ZG1000 in GPz900 clothing
« Last post by Chrome Megaphone on April 10, 2024, 12:37:25 PM »
It's a semi-bolt on affair that required some shade tree ingenuity to mount the ZG oil cooler, aftermarket GPz radiator, and securing the rear undertray.  Basically the oil cooler lines are a tad short so it goes behind the lower frame mount with longer bolts serving as studs.  AliExpress radiator needed two .5 inch rubber bushings, longer bolts & nuts, and a trick to get in there because the end tanks will interfere with the frame.  I couldn't find a GPz lower tray frame that goes under the engine so again thick bushings & longer bolts to the oil pan worked out.  The windscreen is an AliExpress part, it's a sport touring style slightly taller.

I didn't keep track of cost, you know how these things add up.  :) It probably would have been better to just buy a GPz900 but wrenching on bikes and cars are a hobby of mine.  Keeps me sane.

Here's my 1986 GL1200. 
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The Bike - C10 / Re: ZG1000 in GPz900 clothing
« Last post by Big Red on April 10, 2024, 07:57:30 AM »
That's pretty slick. Take a lot to mount that bodywork?
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The Bike - C10 / ZG1000 in GPz900 clothing
« Last post by Chrome Megaphone on April 09, 2024, 11:29:35 PM »
I finally got my 1985 Concours/Ninja project running again after several setbacks which included a blown engine due to not replacing the rod bolts after a 2mm overbore with ZX11 pistons on 88-89 ZX10B rods and oil burning from wobbling valves elongating the seals because I couldn't resist tear dropping the guides during head porting. Lessons learned.

Anyhow, now with a re-ringed stock bore and eBay stock head wearing the GPz900 cams, carbs (Dynojet kit), and Vance & Hines advanced ignition timing plate she's not as spooky explosive as before but still fast enough and much more controllable. Yesterday after having it inspected I pulled out onto the four lane road with enough throttle to induce a power slide which was easily recovered from.
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Open Forum / Re: Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2024
« Last post by maxtog on April 08, 2024, 05:18:27 PM »
I saw it today.  80% sun covered here.  It was strange- clear sky, sun shining, looked mostly normal, except not as bright and the direct sun was not that hot.  The eyes will adjust, making the 80% loss of light barely noticeable.

Used the special filters and it looked like a crescent moon (a co-worker had a safe pair she was letting people look).

Might be the most solar eclipse I ever see in my lifetime.
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Open Forum / Re: Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2024
« Last post by Pilgrim on April 08, 2024, 12:14:48 PM »
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For Sale / Re: Freds Maint CD's
« Last post by hank on April 06, 2024, 07:53:52 PM »
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