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What else would YOU do to this?
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31 May 2007 08:14 #145204
by slickware
1982 KZ1100 Spectre
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What else would YOU do to this? was created by slickware
Ok - so...
I don't REALLY want to take apart the engine here, because with my level of technical ability, it would never go back together again.
BUT, if this were your bike - what else would you do to it? Go crazy, I'd like to hear... and maybe I'll even attempt some of it if it doesn't look TOO bad.
I don't REALLY want to take apart the engine here, because with my level of technical ability, it would never go back together again.
BUT, if this were your bike - what else would you do to it? Go crazy, I'd like to hear... and maybe I'll even attempt some of it if it doesn't look TOO bad.
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- ¡Usted no necesita otra motocicleta!
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31 May 2007 18:52 #145353
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Yep, ditch the windshield by sending it to me!
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31 May 2007 21:23 #145386
by slickware
1982 KZ1100 Spectre
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Replied by slickware on topic What else would YOU do to this?
That last bit is the best advice yet. I like the windshield and the crash bars... I wouldn't ride any kind of crotch rocket bike or cafe racer style if you paid me! I like to be comfy, and yet big enough to blow by anyone that thinks they're hot shit
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31 May 2007 22:39 #145407
by wireman
Replied by wireman on topic What else would YOU do to this?
the whole question and post seems kind of a waste to me.you ask for ideas,then people give em to ya and ya shoot em down!id say make it simple stand back and look it over and build it the way you like it,youre paying for it and riding it;) now what exacty are you blowing by?:whistle: 
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31 May 2007 22:44 #145411
by RetroRiceRocketRider
Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
Replied by RetroRiceRocketRider on topic What else would YOU do to this?
KZCSI wrote:
+1
If you wanted to cafe' out a KZ750, an "E" model would be a better canididate. The frame, front forks and overall steering geometry on the Spectre models aren't all that awe inspiring for hitting the twisties on.
Just my 0.02 worth here.
Save your money and buy another bike! That one's done and is ready to be ridden and admired!
KZCSI
+1
If you wanted to cafe' out a KZ750, an "E" model would be a better canididate. The frame, front forks and overall steering geometry on the Spectre models aren't all that awe inspiring for hitting the twisties on.
Just my 0.02 worth here.
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
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01 Jun 2007 08:52 #145487
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Replied by speedadict on topic What else would YOU do to this?
Hmmm... Thats funny. I thought the original question was, "if this were YOUR bike, what would you do to it?"
And if thats the case, the answer is ALWAYS the same. CAFE IT! I want an old goldwing to cafe for goodness sakes!
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And if thats the case, the answer is ALWAYS the same. CAFE IT! I want an old goldwing to cafe for goodness sakes!
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