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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 05:21 #367619

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New to the forum. Just wanted to post some pics of my bike. It is a 1979 KZ1000ST cafe with a monoshock conversion I am in the process of finishing. I have hundreds of pics of this build(2 years in the making) but here are the most recent. Whaddya think. Need some contructive criticism/feedback here.

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 05:31 #367622

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I dig it! are those honda shadow mufflers?

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 05:48 #367623

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And what shafty did you rob the rear suspension/drive shaft from?

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 05:58 #367626

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Harley Dyna mufflers.

The shaft drive is stock on this bike, but the swingarm has been heavily modified to accomodate the single shock, which is off of a Ducati 999. Bits and pieces from all 4 major japanes manufacturers on this bike, with some Harley and Ducati thrown in the mix!

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 06:04 #367627

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Welcome and Que Bueno~ on the build... B)

See here, some may not like bobbers, cafe racers, street fighters or are into stock restorations only but one thing we do all agree in is it's done well, accomplished with personnel style and taste, then all is good...;)

That is one purdy ass cafe racer themed bike, obviously done with thought, skill & patience...

Well done!

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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 06:10 #367630

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Thank you. I try my best:laugh:

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 06:26 #367633

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Here is a pic of how it originally looked if anyone is interested

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 09:36 #367654

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welcome,bike is kicka$$!
good job.
makes me want to find a shaft drive to do something similar with.i really like the mono shock execution.
where did you get your seal/tail piece.i don't usually like kicked up duals but yours work.

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 09:46 #367655

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Definitely a unique build. Not many people want to tackle the shafty. Looks like you hit it out of the park dude. Very nice bike bro
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 11:08 #367661

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Sorry, no constructive criticism here, it's perfect! Truly beautiful! B)

Can you tell me what color that is, and who makes it? That looks like what I'm looking for.

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 13:03 #367685

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Very nice build.
The pipes exit a little high for me, but I wouldn't kick her out of bed, I mean from under my seat. B)
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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79 KZ1000st cafed monoshock 13 May 2010 13:12 #367687

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Nice work!

At first glance I didn't like the exhaust, but I must say, after drooling at the pictures for a few minutes, they have really grown on me! B)

Keep it up, and post a video so we can hear what that beauty sounds like!
1978 Z1-R

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