Frame build starting with KZ1000/KZ1000MK2/Z1R. Seat base and storage box considerations


I have to come up with content somehow, so progress is moving along steadily.


I’ll proceed with a 52 that was lying around as a sample for now.
If that doesn’t work out, it might end up being a TOMO-FRP slim seat.


Since I have shearing, cutting is done in a flash.
Contouring to fiberglass is rough, isn’t it?


I’m thinking of mounting it as low as possible.


I’m still torn on whether to use a hinge, but if I do, it’ll be mounted almost directly and kept low.


This tandem side. If nobody’s riding it, I can eliminate almost all the foam padding and raise the top surface, which should create quite a bit of space underneath. I’d like to fit a rain jacket in there.


The stem from a used GSXR1100J I bought recently was bent, so I tossed it and temporarily fitted an SV400 stem as the next candidate.

Installed dummy bearings top and bottom—fitting checks out.

Fork span
Offset
Handlebar stopper
Handlebar lock

Since it’s a keyless system again this time, I think that’s about it?

The fork hasn’t arrived. The bodywork hasn’t arrived. The engine hasn’t come in. I can still back out… maybe.

See you next time!

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