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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 03 Feb 2013 14:56 #570554

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Normal rattle can spray...or color code "Botswana Golden Mist" :laugh:

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 03 Feb 2013 17:40 #570589

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then in the oven?

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 06 Feb 2013 17:35 #571103

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And here comes how I did it:

Concept generation:



Laser cut parts:


















Opps...just lost 198 cc






Now I just need to paint silver frames around the figures, attache them and give it a layer of clear cote ! :woohoo:
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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 08 Feb 2013 14:58 #571495

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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationSomebody already stole your idea! :laugh:



EDIT: WTF??!! Just noticed this joker's price....these can be bought new for $38.95 each at American Classix. www.americanclassix.com/kawa_badges.html
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 08 Feb 2013 20:41 #571552

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Yepp...seen those ! But try finding ones with 1200 ! :lol:

BTW American Classics are out of them and can´t tell when they get new ones.

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 10 Feb 2013 18:12 #571769

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Polished the fins on the cylinder and head:


















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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 10 Feb 2013 18:17 #571770

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:woohoo: WOW !! looks reeeeeeealy nice :woohoo:
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 10 Feb 2013 19:20 #571783

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Thanx !
But there is a loooot of things still to do :lol:

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 10 Feb 2013 19:47 #571786

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This is one of my favorite threads, I'm constantly impressed by the level of innovation and workmanship.
Mine:
04 Honda rebel 250(wifes)
04 GSXR 750(bolt on galore)
98 CBR 600F3(filter, pipe, adjustable cam sprokets, dyno tune)
76 KZ900A (LTD gauge pods, crash bars, LTD(style)pipes, dyna coils and ignition,headwork and mild port cleanup by cavanaugh racing, K&N filter pods, heck I dunno.

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 10 Feb 2013 22:33 #571818

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Tomolu5 wrote: This is one of my favorite threads, I'm constantly impressed by the level of innovation and workmanship.


I am also impressed with the clean shop! Something I am unable to maintain.
Wayne
74 Z1 1075, 29 smoothbores, owned and ridden since 1976
Home built KZ1000 turbo setup

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532476...s-budget-turbo-build

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/532489-74-z-makeover

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 11 Feb 2013 12:02 #571932

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arnold,

you are "officially" a detail freak!!!!!! :woohoo:


looks really nice,

whatcha gonna do about the ignition cover? :whistle:

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Retro Fighter 2.0 (KZ 1100 -82 goes Z1 clone) 11 Feb 2013 14:27 #571946

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531blackbanshee wrote: arnold,

you are "officially" a detail freak!!!!!! :woohoo:


looks really nice,

whatcha gonna do about the ignition cover? :whistle:

leon


:laugh: I thought the same thing! :laugh: Everything else looks so good...makes it stick out like a sore thumb. :lol:
The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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