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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 04 Aug 2015 11:01 #684262

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Wow that tank cleaned up nicely.

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 04 Aug 2015 13:56 #684290

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NIce work on the tank. im impressed by your resolve, i would have bought one off ebay.

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 04 Aug 2015 14:44 #684307

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Thanks guys, I was tempted to buy another tank. There was one on e-bay and another at a salvage yard I could have bought, but it would have been north of $300 for either one and they could have had some issues. This tank is pretty solid, so I had to try and save it.

I may have saved the tank, but my shoulders are killing me..... :pinch:

I just have to finish the brakes, and wait for my body work to come back. Won't be long. B)
If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
"77 KZ650 B1 - Barn Find, work in progeress
"74 Yamaha DT 400 Enduro

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 28 Aug 2015 23:15 #687564

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Still moving slow, I'm killing time while the body work is out. I took the front breaks apart. What a Mess. :sick:

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The crazy part is, the front brake still worked!
The calipers cleaned up easily. The only real problem that these type of calipers have is pitting on the chrome plated piston. These were ok. New seals, pads, some paint, and they where ready to go. Also have the new tire mounted, a Shinko 230 to match the back. Previous owner had 120 on the front, the correct size is a 110 not sure if it really makes that much difference.

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The maser cylinder was much worse. This took a while to get cleaned up. There was some minor damage to the cylinder bore, still better than I expected when I first took it apart. I put a rebuild kit in it and hit it with paint.


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Still trying to get the brake lines sorted out. I bought a set of stainless lines but was sent the wrong parts. I just have a few things left other than the body work. The rear brakes is done except for the hose. Crossing more things off of the to-do list!

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If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
"77 KZ650 B1 - Barn Find, work in progeress
"74 Yamaha DT 400 Enduro
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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 03 Nov 2015 20:52 #697129

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One of my favorite projects! I hope it's still coming along!
'80 Kz1000B4
MTC 1075 .375 webcams Mikuni RS34
KZ440 Project
81'KZ750E2 Project
Past- '81 Kz750H :(

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 02 May 2016 08:23 #724083

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Well boys and girls its that time of year again, after a crazy winter I back on my 1300 project and nearing the finish line.

I got my body work back from the painter a few weeks ago...


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I love the color! It turned out better than I could have hoped. I have the carbs on the bench checking the float levels one last time. They were on the high side and was causing the bike to load up... well I think that's what the problem is.

Just waiting for a few parts to put the fuel tank back together and it's go time....
If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
"77 KZ650 B1 - Barn Find, work in progeress
"74 Yamaha DT 400 Enduro
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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 02 May 2016 09:37 #724102

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Looks Great
Get that Scooter Done !!!!!

Dave B) B) B)

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 02 May 2016 14:05 #724149

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Great to see that this did not just slip away into unfinished project land, that paint just glows in the sun and looks brilliant great job!!!! :evil: :evil:

Cant wait to see her finished up, gorgeous and super unique bike
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Brett
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1985 Kawasaki GPz 750 (ZX750-A3) 15,000 original miles www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/601230...z750-refresh-project

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 02 May 2016 15:25 #724154

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Wow! That turned out nice! What a Beast, those 6 cylinders. lad I was looking.
I see the front end and wheels are same as the KZ1000 shaft drive. Looks like the rear wheel is just turned around.
Is rear 17"?
Thanks for sharing.
Good Luck getting it going down the road!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 02 May 2016 19:23 #724191

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Been watching this build. Bet it pulls like a train. :woohoo:
Steve

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 03 May 2016 05:34 #724227

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love the color!


leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
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i make what i can,and save the rest!

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Oh NO! What have I done! My new KZ1300 04 May 2016 04:10 #724456

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Went back and reread the entire post. What a great journey and an awesome bike.
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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