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22 Dec 2007 17:39 #186092 by jordan
This project began life as a 1978 kz650. A friend of mine bought it cheap from a guy who had it sitting in a barn. Some parts were used off of it, and then it was once againg placed in a barn to remain for the rest of its miserable life. I saw this and took advantage of it. The frame was stripped down, cut up, then reinforced. I was going for the streetfighter look, so it underwent a few frame modifications.

I then turned my focus to the motor. I decided to use an 81 kz750 motor I had laying around as the powerplant. It was taken apart, and fitted with wiseco 810cc forged pistons, ported gpz head, and gpz cams.

To accomplish the streetfighter look, I am using a 2004 gsxr 1000 swingarm, monoshock, wheel, brakes, etc. I am going to use the tank off of my other kz because i recently had it painted and love how it turned out. Here are some pics!

OH yeah, and this project could not have been completed without the help of KZRIDER! I am new at this, and I have been helped throughout the process by many members, especially Steell, Reborn650, and many others, Thank You!

My current kz with tank im going to use on this project
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Frame after what seemed like days of grinding, cutting and welding

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Some pics of motor work

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i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/jordan750/IMAG0113.jpg

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What It looks like now:
(Seat Pan, needs to be upholstered yet)

i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/jordan750/IMAG0143.jpg

i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/jordan750/IMAG0141.jpg

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i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/jordan750/IMAG0140.jpg

Some day soon hopefully

i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/jordan750/nx.jpg

Most of this work was done in my high school shop. We don't have an auto teacher anymore, so I am taking it independently under the supervision of the woodworking teacher, and this is my project.

Update: Got a rear axle now, back end is done just have to align chain. Wiring harness is a work in progress

NEW PHILOSOPHY: WHENEVER YOU BEGIN A PROJECT, TAKE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU PLAN ON SPENDING, DIVIDE IT BY 2, THEN ADD IT ONTO THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT!!!

Post edited by: jordan, at: 2007/12/22 20:56

Post edited by: jordan, at: 2008/02/19 13:38

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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22 Dec 2007 17:44 #186093 by love2ride
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B) Eating popcorn and waiting patiently. :whistle:

Newport News, Va
2006 Ninja 250 - Commuter
1978 KZ1000 - Not even close to stock.

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22 Dec 2007 18:00 #186095 by jordan
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sorry about the long modify,

As can be seen in a few of the pics, I made my own inner fender deal, and cut out the letters KZ with the schools plasma cam(really cool machine if you ever get the chance to use one). The plan is to tack some steel mesh behind the letters, and the area behind the inner fender will house my brake light, so whenever you apply the brake the letters kz will appearB)

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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22 Dec 2007 19:41 #186106 by rstnick
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Cool project. Keep the updates comin. B)

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CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project

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22 Dec 2007 22:40 #186115 by apeman
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Great bike! Keep us informed of future progress, and keep the pictures coming.
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Petaluma and Truckee, CA -- member since Jan. 23, 2003;
PREVIOUS KZs: 1980 KZ750H with 108,000 miles; 1980 KZ750E with 28,000 miles; and KZ750H street/cafe project, all sold a few years back.

This is what I do for fun, not for work. It is art, with a little engineering thrown in.

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23 Dec 2007 15:20 #186192 by jordan
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im not real good at posting pictures, but if anyone can post the pictures without having to go through a link that would be great!

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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23 Dec 2007 15:29 #186194 by jordan
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how my bike began life. Mostly stock, except pods, 4 into 1, and paint


Post edited by: jordan, at: 2007/12/23 18:30

Post edited by: jordan, at: 2008/01/24 22:04

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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23 Dec 2007 15:31 #186195 by jordan
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Frame work

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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23 Dec 2007 15:32 #186196 by jordan
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A few more

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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23 Dec 2007 15:32 - 08 Apr 2009 17:21 #186197 by jordan
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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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23 Dec 2007 15:33 #186198 by jordan
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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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23 Dec 2007 15:35 #186200 by jordan
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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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