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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 03 Mar 2010 20:16 #351134

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Here is what we look like pre-build...UGLY!

I am going with the popular 810 bore mod. We have 750 jugs, heads and camming. We intend to go with a one off hardtail frame, drag bars, keeping the mid-controls and adding some highway pegs, find a good condition salvage tank, dual 2-into-1 pipes (built from the stock pipes).

Other things I am considering: suicide/jockey shift, bar end indicator lights, gearing (for top end or torque?).

Will post more photos as the build progresses.
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1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 04 Mar 2010 05:55 #351190

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Sounds like you have a good plan. Keep us updated with progress pics. BTW that seat has gotta go. It looks way too big for that bike.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 04 Mar 2010 07:20 #351205

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Anyone have suggestions on gearing? This will mainly be a boulevard buster with the occasional trip into the foothill twisties here close to Denver.
Horribilis a/k/a Travis

1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold

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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 04 Mar 2010 07:46 #351213

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If you just swap the seat and handlebars it will look great! Please dont chop her. This forum is for people who love KZ's. (no offense)
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 04 Mar 2010 08:17 #351218

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I normally hold my tongue on stuff like this, but you caught me on a bad day.

Its always funny to me when folks say "no offense." - Well the only reason that they say that is because they know that what preceded that caveat has the potential to cause offense.

So how about you do with your bike(s) as you please and I'll do with mine as I please...no offense.
Horribilis a/k/a Travis

1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold

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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 05 Mar 2010 07:35 #351382

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Some pics of tearing her down and a prospective rear rim.
Horribilis a/k/a Travis

1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 05 Mar 2010 07:37 #351383

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Parts coming off
Horribilis a/k/a Travis

1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 05 Mar 2010 07:37 #351384

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bare frame
Horribilis a/k/a Travis

1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 05 Mar 2010 07:38 #351385

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possible rear rim
Horribilis a/k/a Travis

1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 05 Mar 2010 07:52 #351392

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nice piece what is it from
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 05 Mar 2010 08:03 #351394

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Good question - I have no idea though. I just found it at at the salvage yard. In the photo it looks white, but it is actually a brushed aluminum look.
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1979 KZ650 Chopper - coming soon
2005 Yamaha WR450
2000 Honda XR200
2001 Yamaha Warrior - sold
2000 Suzuki Bandit 1200 - dead
2001 Suzuki SV650 (track bike) - sold
1985 Honda Nighthawk 450 - sold

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79 KZ650 Chopper Build 05 Mar 2010 10:38 #351423

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90's magna 750?

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