FZ1riderNY
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Thanks buddy. I'm sure I'll be recruiting you when it comes time to put the engine back in the frame since I certainly don't want to scratch it!
No problemo! Just let me know. I love rebuilds!
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Thanks buddy. I'm sure I'll be recruiting you when it comes time to put the engine back in the frame since I certainly don't want to scratch it!
Looking great Tony. The rear end of the bike is much better with Ohlins and the swing.
What are you doing with the fork?
It's not a bad set up. That's the same set up I raced years ago. However I added 4 quarters (yes .25 pieces) of preload over what Progressive recommended, I weighted 145 at the time, 175 now. You may want to go with Race Tech springs instead. On the XV I found the Progressive springs to be better than stock, but still too mushy. With Race Tech they were spot on. I also really like the emulators, night and day from stock damping, well worth the money. The fork brace is a nice piece. I don't recall and head shake on that bike so I don't think you'll need a steering damper.
Well this is retro with a little two stroke flair I was reading about it in the Practical Sportbike facebook page.... its sweet!!!
Well not much progress recently. Haven't had time to work on the bike and was waiting for some other parts to arrive. I've decided to not go ahead with the whole polished aluminum look. Will instead powder coat some items in "chrome". I want the bike to be as maintenance free as possible so I don't want to worry about having to polish the aluminum all the time. Plus it looks really good. Stay tuned for the results
Well a little progress...chrome valve stem and yellow stripe on the back wheel