Yo! Northwind - SV650.org

13-07-06, 05:59 AM

Can feel a project coming on - street fightering my ZX...

Don't really get on with a sports bike and as I can't afford to get a Tuono, so turn it into a Tuonoesque beast

Thoughts?

jambo · 13-07-06, 10:16 AM

So none of the rest of us get to comment?

dirtydog · 13-07-06, 11:38 AM

I'm not Northwind but I'll comment any way

Do it

13-07-06, 03:13 PM

Do it! You'll have few regrets if any.

13-07-06, 03:18 PM

why not

13-07-06, 05:50 PM

Soz, the only reason I addressed it to Mr North is cos he has LOTS of experience in taking things to bits for the sake of it...

So I am trying to figure out if I can get the top yoke from a Z1000 to fit and of course there will be difficulties cos the throttle & choke cables will be too short - brake lines can just be upgraded no problems.

dirtydog · 13-07-06, 05:54 PM

maybe throttle and choke cables from the Z1000?

13-07-06, 06:54 PM

do it

streetfighters are the way to go, who wants to fit in anyway

13-07-06, 07:24 PM

That would be nice.
You should do a little project feature on it, load of piccys, lots of close ups of dirty fingernails holding up greasy parts.

Like that Finnish dude PaTz with his Duc pipes. Those threads are class.

13-07-06, 07:27 PM

If you dont have any issues regarding comfort why not leave the clip-ons on it?

If you put on risen bars, it's preferable to replace the brake & clutch m/c aswell. Otherwise the cylinder fluid sits at a funny angle and it's awkward to fill.....

Does the yours and the Zthou have fluid clutches?

For both you'll need to check cylinder bores match.

Others to consider....
Wiring loom, will it be easy to hide?
Will it still reach the switchgear on higher bars?
You don't necessarily need the Z top yoke, how thick is the Kwak one? Are there cast-in webs for strength on the underside? You'd have to avoid drilling thru there.
How tidy is the bike with fairings off? (ie, is it ugly down there?!?!?!)

13-07-06, 05:59 AM	#1
Scooby Drew Guest Posts: n/a	Yo! Northwind Can feel a project coming on - street fightering my ZX... Don't really get on with a sports bike and as I can't afford to get a Tuono, so turn it into a Tuonoesque beast Thoughts?

13-07-06, 10:16 AM	#2
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	So none of the rest of us get to comment? __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

13-07-06, 11:38 AM	#3
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,419	I'm not Northwind but I'll comment any way Do it __________________ 2001 SV650 in shimmerin green, Not broken anymore

13-07-06, 05:54 PM	#7
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,419	maybe throttle and choke cables from the Z1000? __________________ 2001 SV650 in shimmerin green, Not broken anymore

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13-07-06, 03:13 PM	#4
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	Do it! You'll have few regrets if any.

13-07-06, 05:50 PM	#6
Scooby Drew Guest Posts: n/a	Soz, the only reason I addressed it to Mr North is cos he has LOTS of experience in taking things to bits for the sake of it... So I am trying to figure out if I can get the top yoke from a Z1000 to fit and of course there will be difficulties cos the throttle & choke cables will be too short - brake lines can just be upgraded no problems.

13-07-06, 06:54 PM	#8
ben650 Guest Posts: n/a	do it streetfighters are the way to go, who wants to fit in anyway

13-07-06, 07:24 PM	#9
philipMac Guest Posts: n/a	That would be nice. You should do a little project feature on it, load of piccys, lots of close ups of dirty fingernails holding up greasy parts. Like that Finnish dude PaTz with his Duc pipes. Those threads are class.

13-07-06, 07:27 PM	#10
haggis Guest Posts: n/a	If you dont have any issues regarding comfort why not leave the clip-ons on it? If you put on risen bars, it's preferable to replace the brake & clutch m/c aswell. Otherwise the cylinder fluid sits at a funny angle and it's awkward to fill..... Does the yours and the Zthou have fluid clutches? For both you'll need to check cylinder bores match. Others to consider.... Wiring loom, will it be easy to hide? Will it still reach the switchgear on higher bars? You don't necessarily need the Z top yoke, how thick is the Kwak one? Are there cast-in webs for strength on the underside? You'd have to avoid drilling thru there. How tidy is the bike with fairings off? (ie, is it ugly down there?!?!?!)