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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 24 Feb 2016 13:13 #712347

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If you toggle "insert" after attaching the photos they will show up full size so people don't have to click on the thumnail to see the photo.

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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 24 Feb 2016 13:27 #712349

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Thanks, yep that's easier, cheers Rich

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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 24 Feb 2016 22:00 #712405

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I never thought to put it under the swingarm. Any issues with it under there? Did you paint or powdercoat the frame and engine?
1980 KZ750
1978 GS400X Sold
2000 Ducati 996

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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 24 Feb 2016 23:07 #712406

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Just painted it mate, no issues as I didn't want a centre stand, if I did want the stand it'd have to go on top of the swing arm. Cheers R

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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 11 Mar 2016 08:51 #714889

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Are you still running stock brake lines or did you upgrade to braided lines? I have to buy all new lines mine are shot. I was looking for some input on decent brake lines to buy.
1980 KZ750
1978 GS400X Sold
2000 Ducati 996

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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 11 Mar 2016 15:18 #714972

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Hi mate, running standard lines on that bike but have put braided on another kz750 that I'm doing as a project, will upgrade my bike when I can.

It does make the braking less spongy so a good upgrade just make sure you're happy with handle bar height/position before measuring eye to eye length!

I was a bit tight on the front could have done with an extra 1/2 inch.

As far as brand goes any should be ok I would have thought as long as you avoid chinese really cheap stuff.

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Rich
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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 11 Mar 2016 16:15 #714975

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Great work JCS.

All these cafe racers look awesome but not very comfortable , how long can you ride one of these before your ass starts to ache?
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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 11 Mar 2016 17:32 #714999

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Yeh I've done a 2 hour stint and was a bit un comfortable towRds the end but I just ride to the nearest coffee shop and tootle around so my average ride is about an hour each way.

Modern foams are way better than they used to be thankfully!

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Rich

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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 01 Apr 2016 22:14 #718806

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Picked up this gas tank off of ebay. I haven't gotten to see it in person but the pic my wife sent looks great. Hard to find them in good condition.
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1978 GS400X Sold
2000 Ducati 996
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1980 KZ750E Cafe build 02 Apr 2016 00:33 #718815

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Very nice mate, I'm still chasing a decent one

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