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79 kz650 cafe

13 Jan 2011 13:28
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got this bike in april 2010?

rode around a bit in the summer.. married 3 kids.. so ive been thinkering here and there when i have time..



hope to have it finished for spring.
thanks for all the info here.
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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

13 Jan 2011 13:39
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Nice. There are a few of us with this going right now - all in different stages.

That looks almost exactly like the seat at my house. What did you do the the frame after you cut it to make it fit? How are you mounting it?
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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

14 Jan 2011 20:46
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^^^would like to know also

i have a 79 750 im doing now

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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

15 Jan 2011 20:57 - 15 Jan 2011 20:58
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Nice project.

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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

16 Jan 2011 05:43
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keep it up.....nice progress.
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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

21 Jan 2011 12:52
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battery goes under the hump.
all over electronics mounted under my rear
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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

04 Feb 2011 13:33
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have this all welded in..
working on turn signals / license plate holder / mounting seat / battery tray this weekend
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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

04 Feb 2011 13:40
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Looks like a fun project but I can't condone marrying 3 children even if it was summer!!

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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

04 Feb 2011 19:41 - 17 Feb 2011 13:30
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i need clip ons


seat supports / battery / turn tabs pretty much done


that was a fun night


been playing around with some ideas
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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

17 Feb 2011 13:44
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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

17 Feb 2011 14:09
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cool project!
keep us posted,

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Re: 79 kz650 cafe

31 Mar 2011 00:51
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got the exhaust /clipons on.. started to paint.. its just a shake can.. no clear yet.. have to do the yellow and black lines, then clear.. probabaly in a couple years ill get a real paint job. forgot to put on the front fender.

everything is just mocked up. so ull see various wires and such out of place.. the seat is just sitting tehre.. no upholstery yet on the seat.. that will be the seat pan, a thin pad wrapped in black leather.




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