Z750 front end conversion to Gixxer 1000

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Postby hoffy » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:46 pm

Looks ace rob...cant wait to see the finished product..Wattie is gonna be so jealous though..
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Postby Wattie » Fri Feb 02, 2007 5:56 am

shit yeah!!

i wanna have a ride hehe


i think the solution to my problem is a bike that has some adjustability as standard....

maybe a zx10?? goddam insurance...
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Postby robracer » Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:42 am

Wattie wrote:shit yeah!!

i wanna have a ride hehe


i think the solution to my problem is a bike that has some adjustability as standard....

maybe a zx10?? goddam insurance...


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Postby Wattie » Fri Feb 02, 2007 10:00 am

i know i cant, but i can wish ;)
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Postby robracer » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:27 pm

Pic of the CNC work..... a much better finish than stock but I had just noticed that the wrecker did not include the bottom race so it was off to buy a new set $50 + call in for a freebee from mate Mick at CHM to press fit the race before any assembly can take place.
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Postby robracer » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:29 pm

OK the forks are fitted now just waiting on wheel spacers & make up braided lines (next week)..... excitement!
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Postby robracer » Sun Feb 04, 2007 7:50 pm

found some more pics

Wrecker in QLD said the TT's were in perfect condition, but they are not!
I will have to touch up in a few places once finished.
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Postby Wattie » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:06 pm

your a bastard!!

might need to go get some race training to make up where my bike lacks...
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Postby robracer » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:16 pm

But the 750 is down on power! you will almost always get away from me Wattie! + I still have to do the rear .... Ohlins $$$ not sure yet, or poss 636 at the right price as its a straight swap.
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Postby Gosling1 » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:51 pm

Rob - that is really starting to look the goods mate.

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Postby robracer » Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:04 pm

Gosling1 wrote:Rob - that is really starting to look the goods mate.

8)


Thanks Gos the project is coming together at a nice pace ....
Had the braided lines made today by Motorsport Connections ... great guys... they made them while I waited (10 min max).

So all thats left is the wheel spacers & M20 wheel nut.
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Postby robracer » Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:15 pm

FINISHED!
Well its finally done........ The front end project is finished ... now for that rear end!
The first ride on Friday was ....WOW what a difference, she just soaks up the bumps compared to the dreded Z pogo... & the radial brakes are fantastic after spending considerable time with the bike on the bench waiting for the new axel to be cut (original spacer measurements given did not suit) I had plenty of time to extracate every single air bubble from the brake system... running motul race spec fluid she stops on a dime..... cant wait till the pads bed in they will be even better.
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Postby robracer » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:00 pm

Just ordered the rear shock 8)
Have to wait 6 weeks but that is ok as i will have to start saving for it!
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Postby Gosling1 » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:17 pm

I think you will have possibly the bestest-handling Z750 in Oz mate :shock: .....

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Postby robracer » Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:25 pm

Gosling1 wrote:I think you will have possibly the bestest-handling Z750 in Oz mate :shock: .....

8)


Thats the aim mate.... Im stoked with the results so far & I am thinking of getting Terry at ST to help with final set up once the rear shock is on. :D
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