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Old 03-26-2020, 05:30 PM   #166
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one of the guys on the ADV site turned me onto a direct fit tank from a 84-86 900 Ninja.

skinny....fat....

I have a new paint scheme!!!
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Old 03-26-2020, 05:32 PM   #167
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a little different view....
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Old 03-26-2020, 07:12 PM   #168
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the new look....
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Old 04-03-2020, 08:19 AM   #169
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More updates on the project. I rebuilt the seat to fit the contour of the back end of the tank. it was a smaller/narrower seat at the tank. I ended up cutting up the two seat pans and then grafting them together to make one.
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Old 04-03-2020, 08:27 AM   #170
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I also installed clip on bars and got a left footpeg from a C14. since it's straight and does not have a drop down/forward like the stock C10 footpeg, it effectively gives me a rearset of about 1 up and 1 back. it fit right up to the stock bracket. I'm going to do the same on the right.
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Old 04-03-2020, 08:40 AM   #171
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I like the new tank more.
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Old 04-03-2020, 10:33 AM   #172
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it definitely doesn't feel as fat.


 
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Old 04-07-2020, 10:56 AM   #173
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converted to silver!
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Old 04-07-2020, 11:04 AM   #174
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I like the silver much better. Looks like a completely different bike.
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Old 04-10-2020, 05:53 PM   #175
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Cool. Every season I see lots of Concours for sale in my area, some quite nice. I'm always tempted because they're such a great bike -- now I'll be even more tempted when I see them for sale.


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Old 04-10-2020, 08:17 PM   #176
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Cool. Every season I see lots of Concours for sale in my area, some quite nice. I'm always tempted because they're such a great bike -- now I'll be even more tempted when I see them for sale.

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I would struggle doing this to a "nice" example. Mine was in pretty poor shape. I only paid $350 for it. that tells you the condition. my first step was changing all fluids and doing all the adjustments. from there, the goal was to see if it would run. after that, the party started. I will say it would have been far easier to start with one in better condition. if you were able to find one that had damaged plastics cheap, that'd be a good starting point.


 
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Old 04-10-2020, 09:11 PM   #177
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What do you think of the ride itself? Does it bring back any memories of the good old days, or just feel big and heavy? I think with that Ninja fuel tank it really looks good. Nice job.


 
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I have a ZRX1100 front end, so the ride of that is far different from the stock C10. I also have a progressive aftermarket shock in the back, which is FAR superior to any other shock I run. (stock, ZZR1200 or C14). The ride is a bit edgy, but that's really what I want for this style of bike/riding. Handling with the ZRX front end is different from the C10 anyway. while it's a little heavy at very slow speeds, at high speeds, it feels very solid. The bike overall is not one to flick about, but to simply provide inputs and let it run it's line. it doesn't feel heavy, just very solid. no twitching or nervousness from the front end. I have not yet had much seat time with the clip on bars. I'll know more after I get a chance to drag my knee pucks a bit.


 
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Old 04-13-2020, 11:36 AM   #179
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Here's kind of a final recap for everyone. at this point I don't have any other significant ideas or changes. I'm going to take some time to just ride and enjoy it for a while. I may come back to some things like paint, pod filters, battery and electrical relocation. for now, just social distancing!

1998 Kawasaki Concours. front end is from a 1999 ZRX1100. clip on bars, mirrors, headlight and speedo are aftermarket. Tank is from a 1985 ZX900R. Rear wheel is from a 2002 Kawasaki Meanstreak. rear brake rotor from Nomad 1500. Footpegs are from a Concours 14. Seat is a ZX900r grafted to the stock 98 Concours seat pan with a custom cover. Rear end and cowl are custom built. exhaust is a custom 4-2-1.
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Old 04-13-2020, 11:38 AM   #180
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I would say it's done and ride the hell out of it till it's to cold to ride then worry about the mods.
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