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24 Mar 2009 01:55 #274759 by Flash Wolfgang
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Shelled out 700 bones for a kz650 a little over a week ago. It was a week given by God (first bike I've owned). I didn't sleep. I didn't eat. I rode. It was orders of magnitude better than Hunter Thompson make it out to be...right up until I got plowed over by a pick-up. :angry: The nitty gritty is all in the new members area.

I had intentions of a cafe inspired build, but I may have to cut some corners just to get it riding again for the time being.

She's been punched out to a 720, 10.5:1, re-jetted, 624's, aftermarket (read grabby) clutch, mega stiff suspension set up, kerker 4-1, and the most god-aweful purple/yellow paint scheme. Seriously, I die a little inside looking at it.

I started ripping her apart tonight. See if you notice anything odd about these pictures :P







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24 Mar 2009 05:34 #274783 by timebomb33
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sorry dude but all i see is big empty white square boxes what am i supposed to be seeing.

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I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE

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24 Mar 2009 11:20 #274889 by Flash Wolfgang
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24 Mar 2009 11:23 #274893 by Flash Wolfgang
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24 Mar 2009 11:27 #274894 by Flash Wolfgang
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timebomb33 wrote:

sorry dude but all i see is big empty white square boxes what am i supposed to be seeing.


Fixed.

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24 Mar 2009 13:50 #274945 by Flash Wolfgang
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Does anyone have a spare 650 stator lying around? Or know of a good bike boneyard in the Dallas, Texas area?

I'm super pissed about that tank. Not a spot of rust anywhere inside. :(

I'm also in the market for a set of clip ons now. I'd prefer to support board vendors. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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25 Mar 2009 18:32 #275389 by Flash Wolfgang
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Opted for the clubman's instead. I think the riding position will be more comfortable for me. Should be here in a few days.

Also have a stator and engine cover on the way from a 79 650e. Guy at the dealership said the part numbers were the same.

I still need to sort something out for the instrument cluster, and headlight bezel. I've seen a few people use a Ural spedo-in-headlight combo that I really like. Anyone tried this on a KZ?

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