hey guys, been on the site for a few weeks, been lurking and saw some threads about bobber KZ's, so i went ahead and built a bobber out of the '78 kawasaki kz650 when i saw it had been done, and done well! so thanks to you guys!
anyways, heres where i started, bone stock derelict, stored in a barn for 20 some years...
heres my first chop, and mock up of the vintage tank and fender i found on an old pile of sportster parts at a buddys farm.
so i got the tank on, and everything rigged up so i took it for a spin, six hour ride and she held up awesome, decided it was worth going the whole nine with it.
yes, thats a liscence plate for a seat. temporary parts are great, it was actually quite comfortable.
anyways, on with the build. got up in arms with it, decided it was halfass and lame, and that id better get something done. so i started the hardtail, and built my taillight mount and liscence plate bracket, and initial seat bracket.
the morning after, seat arrived in the mail. vintage Le Pera springer seat, since shes hardtaili figure i should try to keep my spine intact. anyways, heres pics of the mockup
got a rear seat bracket made, and the fender mocked up then welded. built a front seat bracket and bolted up the springs, then moved some wiring around and built a box to contain that rats nest of wires and relays... then fresh coat of paint and shes ready to roll.
done like dinner... for now. gotta eat egain sometime, lol. shell never be completely finished methinks.
so thats where i got, i LOVE my KZ it runs amazing rides amazing and im proud to ride it, i love to tell people "no its actually a 78 kawasaki" when they ask if its a cb750, im a honda guy originally and i think this bike is amazing, lots of power for a 650, couldnt ask for a better project. thanks for the inspiration and good information guys! may not be everyones cup of tea, but im in love with this bike and what ive done with it so far.