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by kiwiabbo
Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:17 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 75 r90s for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 2107

75 r90s for sale

If you guys ever wanted to see what a new 75 R90S looks like then cheeck out a NZ site. www.trademe.co.nz and take a look at the bike. It's done 104k's from new and thats it. In pristeen condition and for sale to you now for $30,000 NZD. Sweet ride.
by kiwiabbo
Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:16 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Replacement forks
Replies: 17
Views: 6289

Re: Replacement forks

Anyone know how i get a photo on here. Took a couple of progress shots. Cheers Dan
by kiwiabbo
Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:49 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Replacement forks
Replies: 17
Views: 6289

Re: Replacement forks

So to date. Have removed all un nessasary brakets off the frame. Have fitted a set of forks off a 95 K1100. 41mm with 810 axle to top length thus retaining maximum ground clearance. The forks are 41mm, look like marzochi forks. Have fitted a nice set of clip ons and relocated stock instruments altho...
by kiwiabbo
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Replacement forks
Replies: 17
Views: 6289

Re: Replacement forks

Yes but unfortunately it was involved in a headon so front wheel,forks etc all buggered. So we are starting afresh. Have some forks and a wheel underway. That will give us a starting point again so hopefully have a rolling chassie in a few weekends. Cheers Dan
by kiwiabbo
Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Replacement forks
Replies: 17
Views: 6289

Re: Replacement forks

Cheers for that. We are using an r80rt 85 frame. Converting the rear end to take a paraleaver. Wanting to stiffen up the front. Didn't realise the later k100 were 42mm. That may be what i'm after. Want to keep with the later spoked wheels and want to put on the bigger disc set up. I'll let you know ...
by kiwiabbo
Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:24 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Replacement forks
Replies: 17
Views: 6289

Re: Replacement forks

I can use a BMW front end out of any of the later model stuff as they all have basically the same forks. 38mm 810mm axle center to top os staunchion. GSXR are shorter in the fork length. The longest forks for the gixxers are about 760mm. Looks like i'll just have to try and get the best out of the s...
by kiwiabbo
Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:34 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Replacement forks
Replies: 17
Views: 6289

Replacement forks

Hey all, In the process of building a cafe racer. Frame is all sorted, paraleaver rear end, etc. Only problem i have is i would like to put on a lateish set of front forks. Tring to find something the same length (810mm top to axle center) seems to be hard work. Has anyone else tried updating their ...
by kiwiabbo
Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:30 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Krauser 4 valve heads
Replies: 5
Views: 4165

Krauser 4 valve heads

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone may know what a set of these heads would be worth and what they think of them.
Cheers Dan