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24 Nov 2021 02:26 #858281 by 750 R1
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Thank you sir !

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24 Nov 2021 09:21 #858290 by Skidmark
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So when is the wedding?  I want to see that piece of jewelry married to the frame!
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'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker (lost in the shop fire)
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24 Nov 2021 10:07 #858293 by gd4now
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Just to add to this, the alternator cover from the 1978 D1 and D1A are just like the ones on the B2 and C2.  Starting in 1979 the label changed from all cap letters to only the K as a cap. 
1977 KZ650 B1
Pods and Denco header

OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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24 Nov 2021 23:27 #858307 by kzstreetfighter71
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I don’t think there is a cleaner engine on the face of the planet…well done !
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05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)
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26 Nov 2021 00:48 #858340 by gazzz
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Thank you all for the good words!
 

So when is the wedding?  I want to see that piece of jewelry married to the frame!

 
I have some setback with the frame. It kept me from making progress on the project for  some time. But I still have a hope I wouldn't have to turn the engine into a beer tap. I'll write about it later.   
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

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26 Nov 2021 01:16 #858341 by 750 R1
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It would still be the cleanest beer in Europe...!!!
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08 Dec 2021 02:11 - 08 Dec 2021 02:12 #858781 by Scirocco
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Your gear box has just arrived!!!

 
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08 Dec 2021 03:07 #858784 by gazzz
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! Holy Liqui Moly! That’s it, the Holy Grail of my BMW R35 project! A 70 years old gearbox housing that was never installed in a motorcycle! I can’t thank you enough, you really made my day!
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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08 Dec 2021 03:31 #858785 by Scirocco
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Do you need anything else before i close the package for shipping? You have round about 1 kg left for parts from Germany!!!
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

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08 Dec 2021 04:19 #858790 by gazzz
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I am too anxious to receive that gearbox to wait for something else. I sent you PM about shipping and so on.
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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09 Dec 2021 13:37 - 09 Dec 2021 13:37 #858875 by gazzz
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Time for moving pictures: 

Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com
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09 Dec 2021 15:49 #858879 by 750 R1
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Excellent video Gazz, could have only been better if you'd used the gas stove to make some lunch during the rebuild...!!  Sound track was cool too, who was the band ?  {old guitarist here}...
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