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25 Jul 2008 04:34 #228207 by kxhonda
77 KZ650B1 Project was created by kxhonda
Well I guess its time to finally start my own thread. Seeing how the whole bike is stripped down now.

Here's some pics of the first night I brought it home.



1977 Kz650B1 #576th made.

Warsaw, In

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25 Jul 2008 04:38 #228208 by kxhonda
Replied by kxhonda on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Alright, got the frame back from powdercoat. I'm really happy on my color choice. Its called Black Chrome.

Here's a couple pics of it with the new shocks also.






1977 Kz650B1 #576th made.

Warsaw, In

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25 Jul 2008 12:45 #228310 by JohNLA
Replied by JohNLA on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
The powder coat looks coolB) and those shocks looks bad a$$

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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles

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25 Jul 2008 15:14 #228329 by Voodoosoup
Replied by Voodoosoup on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Wow, great choice on the frame color!

What color are you painting the body pieces?

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25 Jul 2008 15:16 #228330 by kxhonda
Replied by kxhonda on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
I am going with a color from 95-02 Dodge Rams called Intense Pearl Blue. I think it will go real good with the silverish frame color.

1977 Kz650B1 #576th made.

Warsaw, In

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25 Jul 2008 17:10 #228349 by bill_wilcox100
Replied by bill_wilcox100 on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Good stuff! What a great thing to be happening to a great bike.

Those pipes look outstanding... are you using them for your project?

Keep the pictures coming.

Best of success.

1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada

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26 Jul 2008 17:09 #228449 by kxhonda
Replied by kxhonda on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Well my engine will be an all out performance build so I'm prob not going to be using the stocker pipes.

1977 Kz650B1 #576th made.

Warsaw, In

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26 Jul 2008 18:46 - 26 Jul 2008 18:47 #228459 by bill_wilcox100
Replied by bill_wilcox100 on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Suggestion... put them up for sale in the KZRider classified. You can generate some cash for your project and help out a stock rider somewhere... win-win deal. B)

Oooor...

You can just ship them to me at my cost and I will be happy to clear up some garage space for you. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Best of success. :)

1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada
Last edit: 26 Jul 2008 18:47 by bill_wilcox100.

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27 Jul 2008 03:51 #228484 by BigBlockT
Replied by BigBlockT on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Nice colar choice for the frame check my bike out we must be on the same page with the blue it will look awlsome nice job.

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27 Jul 2008 14:00 #228549 by Bad Kaw
Replied by Bad Kaw on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
"All out performance"...hmmmm...I like the sound of that! Do tell: what are the mod plans? :)
-KR

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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28 Jul 2008 20:02 #228807 by kxhonda
Replied by kxhonda on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Well, as much of a performance build as possible without boost.

810cc Wiseco kit
Ported & polished head w/ 31mm exhaust valve
Pistons & bearings coated by Swaintech
Web camshaft
APE springs & titainium retainers
GPZ1100 throttle bodies & Megasquirt
6sp tranny from an 85 600 Ninja

Hopefully it'll run pretty well after that.

1977 Kz650B1 #576th made.

Warsaw, In

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28 Jul 2008 20:17 #228808 by anarki650
Replied by anarki650 on topic 77 KZ650B1 Project
Damn! She should scream like a demon after that!!! Great looking start to your build, love the powder color!!

09 Kawasaki ER6n
77 kz650b1 cafe rebirth project
"Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube, that's why God made fast motorcycles..."
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Omaha NE

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