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1980 project.

  • z1kzonly
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06 Jul 2015 11:14 #679671 by z1kzonly
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I agree, Rich will have the bike of the century when done. What craftsmanship Rich!
Wow, I bought parts off of you 3 or 4 years ago.
This will one impressive motorcycle when done!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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06 Jul 2015 13:00 #679688 by rich67
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Thanks Everyone I do appreciate all the motivation everyone has given , I just had another shoulder surgery and with the help of a good friend we finally got to powder , Big step in my Book ,

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06 Jul 2015 13:15 #679693 by SWest
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"You can't keep a good man down."
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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07 Jul 2015 00:40 #679857 by Gordy
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It's amazing what a difference powder coating makes. Keep up the good work.
gordyhand.co.uk
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Somerset, UK
Z650 Mono Shock/Fork Conversion Cafe/Brat style

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13 Aug 2015 15:41 #685668 by rich67
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Started final Assy, FINALLY GETTING THERE !!!!

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14 Aug 2015 02:23 #685729 by Gordy
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Looking awesome already, cannot wait for more forward progress. The rear end looks super aggressive in that last pic.
gordyhand.co.uk
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Somerset, UK
Z650 Mono Shock/Fork Conversion Cafe/Brat style

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14 Aug 2015 02:35 #685730 by DoctoRot
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rich67 wrote: Started final Assy, FINALLY GETTING THERE !!!!

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that setup looks sharp I love that all the angles match from the frame to the rearsets, mc, and exhaust hangar. Where did you get those hose clamps? Ive been looking for a clean option like that for a while
'78 1000 Long Term Project
 '80 750G
 750 Twin Big Bore Track Bike

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14 Aug 2015 05:39 #685740 by fitscott
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That is BEAUTIFUL!!

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14 Aug 2015 10:11 #685758 by rich67
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Hey thanks everyone i'm really pleased with the out come , Doc that is exactly what i was going for keeping with the angle of the frame , makes it look clean , the swing arm and hose clamps are from a 2003 gsxr 600. More pics to come :-)

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02 Sep 2015 16:11 - 03 Sep 2015 07:01 #688356 by rich67
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Thanks to my friend the motor has been installed , getting closer !

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02 Sep 2015 16:42 #688362 by Tyler
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I could stare at those pictures for hours... what a thing of beauty!
If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
"77 KZ650 B1 - Barn Find, work in progeress
"74 Yamaha DT 400 Enduro

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03 Sep 2015 03:56 #688399 by KZJOE900
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The tank and duck tail looked stunning in the mock up photo. I noticed the side covers need paint. Are you planning to paint them to the original 80 classic graphics like the tank and tail?
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450

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