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1979 KZ650B Streamlined Restomod

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01 Feb 2022 10:59 #861593 by Oysteinaar
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Kawasaki KZ650 1979

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01 Feb 2022 12:47 #861603 by Scirocco
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I love the green or blue color on KZ bikes.
Here is a  nice BMW "San Marino Blue" KZ 650 paint job DoctoRot did. Color code is B51.

kzrider.com/forum/6-paint-a-bodywork/606...d-kz650-paint#767576
kzrider.com/forum/6-paint-a-bodywork/606...aint?start=12#769545

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02 Feb 2022 06:40 - 02 Feb 2022 06:46 #861644 by Oysteinaar
Replied by Oysteinaar on topic 1979 KZ650B Streamlined Restomod
Scirocco: me too! But since I already have a blue and red bike from before (50cc) I'm thinking I might go green on this one, kawasaki is also notorious for its green color.

How about something like this:

Kawasaki KZ650 1979

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02 Feb 2022 07:43 #861651 by Scirocco
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Go green!!!

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02 Feb 2022 09:00 #861661 by DOHC
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I also like the green the best.  And I definitely prefer that the side covers are painted green to match instead of leaving them black.

Although I'm not sure about the side cover pin stipes running under the emblem.   I see the concept of continuing the strip from tank to side cover to tall, but I think it looks too busy running down below the emblem.  Maybe try another sketch with it running along the top of the side cover? 

Here is another idea to sketch.  Maybe just make some part of the very top of the side cover solid "white", where the white is color matched to the pinstripe?

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100

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02 Feb 2022 10:12 #861667 by Oysteinaar
Replied by Oysteinaar on topic 1979 KZ650B Streamlined Restomod
Green it is!

You mean like this?



I dont quite understand what you mean with the sketch idea

Kawasaki KZ650 1979

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02 Feb 2022 10:52 #861671 by Scirocco
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May i ask,how long does it take to photoshop my bike in green and blue like your KZ650 and with gold colored wheels?

 

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02 Feb 2022 13:03 - 02 Feb 2022 13:03 #861684 by Oysteinaar
Replied by Oysteinaar on topic 1979 KZ650B Streamlined Restomod
Depends on the complexity of the rims / details on tankset
send me a high quality picture and I'll see what I can do 

Kawasaki KZ650 1979

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02 Feb 2022 15:10 #861686 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic 1979 KZ650B Streamlined Restomod
Green is faster 

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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05 Feb 2022 21:44 #861863 by azman857
Replied by azman857 on topic 1979 KZ650B Streamlined Restomod
I've always liked "Arrest me Red"!

I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress

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07 Feb 2022 06:12 #861921 by ThatGPzGuy
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Love the green. That is going to be one sharp 650 once the paint goes on and the engine is shined up. Nice job! 

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09 Feb 2022 02:40 - 09 Feb 2022 02:41 #862029 by Oysteinaar
Replied by Oysteinaar on topic 1979 KZ650B Streamlined Restomod
ThatGPzGuy: thank you 

I've been offered a Rickman Centura fairing for ish USD$300 + shipping and was wondering if anyone have any experience with these? I think it would be nice for longer trips etc.
I would have to fabricate some mounts, but I'm not totally sure about the fitment with the lowered headlight


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Kawasaki KZ650 1979

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