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02 Oct 2015 14:50 #693056 by z1kzonly
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Was out in the garage, emptying some Beer cans. Reminiscing and seen these old tools.
I made these up in about 1977-78. And I still go to them in the tool box!
The plug socket stuck to a T-handle, gas welded with brass at the "T" then fiberglass body filler holding socket on!
Then the #2 JIS factory tool kit shaft brazed on to a piece of whatever I found.
I used that screw driver on every carb and air filter screw clamp I ever took apart. 1000's not 100's!
The T handle for the plugs also, some old black tape on to hold plug in place!
It's amazing how some things just stay around for 30-35 years!
Crude and simple. If they could only talk and tell the stories!
Just a little history of myself (American Picker style)

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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02 Oct 2015 15:11 #693064 by 650ed
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I can relate! I have about a dozen special home-made tools for the bike. One day after I'm dead somebody will find those tools and wonder what the heck they were for. :laugh: Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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