KZ 650-C3

What i started out with

1) got new turn signals
2) sandpapered the blackish-bluepaint off of the gas tank
3)got chrome gauge covers and headlight assemb
4) took off the rear fender and the fairing








Post edited by: ZeeEuro, at: 2007/07/28 06:33

Nice bike there!

I can see that it's very shiney, and I know that it's painted black, but do you have any color pictures of it so we can better see all the detailing that you've done to it?

Thank you, RRRR!

I will. These were the artsy pics. The real pics coming up later this week when i develop my film and figure out how to wire the confusing tail light i bought online...

So stay tuned

Yes bring on some more.

Looks like a nice bike, my favorite model.

im not fussy i like them all....steve

Here is an update to my cafe project.

paint and cafe bars



Post edited by: ZeeEuro, at: 2007/07/28 06:34

Looking good Zee.

I see your avatar is a Ton up Club, North America. Is there a web site?

I'm a member of the www.dotheton.com/ .
Check it out.

Post edited by: rstnick, at: 2007/06/16 22:31

Thanks rstnick!

I registered for the N. America forum at www.tonup.com

It has regional clubs.
I want to check these out in person:

NorCal:

www.tonupnorcal.com/

Los Angeles:

www.thetonupclub.com/tonup_html/toup_all.html

Most of those guys have nortons, triumphs and other euro bikes. I'd love to show them what a KZ can do.

Hey, I recognize that bike from facebook

Very nice work!

ZeeEuro, if my C2 wasn't in such nice stock condition, it would be getting that exact treatment. Nice job you've done so far and your plans for more changes are right in line with my thinking.
I'm now tossing around the idea of finding a faded/tattered (but low mileage) B or C to make into a cafe/rat racer. The BIG question, though, is if I find a suitable candidate, how can I conceal the whole project from SWMBO ???
Hmmmm....some cunning and deviousness is called for here...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hey, what's up DrWhizBang (Joey). Thanks for the compliment. Still waiting (anyday now) to pick up the x-piped baby of mine. just got my gixxer rearsets (going to be as sick as rstnick's)

H2RICK, i know what you mean when it looks so nice in stock that you don't even want to change any little detail. I got my bike as stock but dead, so instead of hunting for stock parts i went the lazy/easy way and decided to customize it. Then i learnt about the whole cafe racer movement and was instantly hooked.

You can get another B or C and conceal it. My Dad would still kill me if he knew that i ride but he's in for a surprise this summer: "Dad, im not a biker, i just like to work on them
"

:whistle:

I have to install these rearsets and a pair of black shocks (silver looks kinda cheap). Then i need to re-shape the bulky stock seat. I wouldn't get a cafe seat because it's a bit antisocial for me (no girl-space). So ill do a big seat for me and a thin passenger one extending onto the tail. I love the stock tail, would not trade it for the cafe tail. Especially with a GS swingarm, the wheel will appear longer and i dont like the chopped-off look.

Anyway, these are my thoughts at least for now. Later i will share my ultimate goal as far as look of the bike (secret for now). Thanks for the good words of encouragement. I get my inspiration from this forum and the incredible era that fuels our imagination from day to day.

Got the x-pipe on and the air scoop.The bike's evolution can be found here www.flickr.com/photos/ka-50/

Post edited by: ZeeEuro, at: 2007/07/28 06:28