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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 9:59 am 
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I'll be watching for the photos and videos, TurboCarl. :D

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:55 pm 
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Git-r-done Carl. Can't wait to see it! :)

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 5:24 pm 
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Keep the boost as you said or use race fuel, otherwise you will melt pistons. :thumbup:

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:36 pm 
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Beautiful build, is that a Mikuni HSR 42 carb on that thing? How many pounds of boost ? What kind of ignition retard are you using? Sorry about all the questions but I am interested in all the input I can get, I have heard that it is quite easy to get it wrong.


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:46 am 
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Yes HSR 42. Boost is currently set at about 10lbs. Ignition is set at 30 degrees. I built it back in the early eighties. When I first put it together it would drive through the clutch, hence the lock up set up which cured the problem. If you have never ridden a turbo bike you are in for one hell of a surprise. Nothing like it when it hits, hang on. Good luck!


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:03 am 
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Very nice turbo bike, I have one of those as well. I bought it last year from the original owner. He installed ATP turbo pak in 1978. Late 80's the engine was rebuilt with 1075 MTC turbo 7:8- 1 pistons welded crank etc. With purchase I got every receipt, unused owners manual , unused tool kit etc.
The carbon seals were leaking in the turbo unit so it was sent off to mr turbo for rebuild.


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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:05 am 
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Sure wish I new how to post larger photos without resizing them. I had to shrink them down to 30x30

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:11 am 
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Post them off of photobucket or the like. :thumbup:

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:27 pm 
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What kind of oil cooler are you using, I like the way the lines straight back over engine instead down and around. Sweet bike !!

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:39 pm 
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Hawaii-Mike wrote:
That's a 16 inch rear wheel on the bike. You might have an LTD with an "A" model gas tank. The VIN number can be checked here: http://www.zedder.com/Info/77%20KZ1000-A1.htm

and here if it's an LTD: http://www.zedder.com/Info/77%20KZ1000-B1%20LTD.htm

The significance is that the "A" model disc brake might not line up correctly with the brake caliper on the bike now. When you install the rear wheel if the disc doesn't line up then I think the solution is an "A" model caliper. If you need one let me know, I might have a spare.


Definitely a LTD with a Z1 petrol tank.

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