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29 Jan 2006 09:37 #20390 by rstnick
Rickman's on 650, and Blue! was created by rstnick
I've been working on some mods, as listed in my signature over the Winter. Here are some pics of the progress:

This is at the end of Fall:
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Wheels off to do the bearings. I thought I may as well paint them while their off:
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Wheels painted:
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Headlight ears removed and Upper fairing support added:
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Rickman fairing on. I will be painting it shortly:
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I still need to mount turn signals and do some wire and cable routing. I lowered the tripple clamps on the forks as much as the Clubman bars would allow, approx 1/4 inch.
As well, the battery needs to go back in so I can test the KZ1000 Electronic Ign. set up and adjust timing if necessary. Also to make sure the WG coil wiring mod was done properly.

It's the end of January and we have above freezing temps here, as you can see by all the rain. Another month and Spring will almost be here! B)

And here in Blue.



Post edited by: rstnick, at: 2006/02/13 18:50

Rob
CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project

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29 Jan 2006 10:07 #20400 by RetroRiceRocketRider
Replied by RetroRiceRocketRider on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
That Rickman looks sweet on your bike, Rob! B)

I remember when you scored the deal on that fairing. Did I tell you that I still hate you for not shipping it to me for my 650? :P :laugh:

Are you planning on painting it to match the rest of the bike, or repainting the whole bike again, or even a different color?

Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING :-/
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ

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29 Jan 2006 10:11 #20401 by Alex_KZ1K
Replied by Alex_KZ1K on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
Hey Rob, that 650 of yours is coming along nicely. That fairing looks right at home there. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm loving this weather we're having here in Ontario. Yesterday would have been a perfect day for a ride if my carbs were still on the bike. :)

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29 Jan 2006 10:25 #20404 by Tower_Monkey1
Replied by Tower_Monkey1 on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
Rob, That rickman and chin scoop DONT look right on your bike !! You need to take them off and SEND them to me, I'll pay the shipping for ya !!!! Ok OK , all kidding aside man thats gonna look sweett when its all painted up. Another thing, all you 650 guys need to post more pic's in the gallery !!!


the 1000 guys are beating us to heck !!!!! Wayne

78 KZ650C2 Dyna ignition and coils,Pod filters,4-1 Kerker,CBR Tail Light,Drilled front dics,Custom front fender,1/4 fairing.

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29 Jan 2006 10:31 #20406 by creedmiller
Replied by creedmiller on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
Man that faring is awsome, the wheels look good too.I've been following the 1000 ign. swap ,I am really interested in how it turns out.

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29 Jan 2006 15:26 #20420 by DanOz7Five0
Replied by DanOz7Five0 on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
Looks good Rob.

I thought WI was on the northern end of this "heat wave" but if your above normal and raining in January lets keep the global warming going!

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29 Jan 2006 18:43 #20438 by CRASH!
Replied by CRASH! on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
Is that a HONDA chin spoiler on yer Kawasaki?!? :ohmy:

SHAME on you!!! LOL


(ok so I've got some Honda parts on mine too)


Looks like it's coming together nicely!



Ride'on,

~CRASH!~

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29 Jan 2006 20:01 #20452 by oldcoldankles
Replied by oldcoldankles on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
The Rickman fairing looks great on your bike Rob - a very precise fit. I'm surprised how little snow you have:)

Peachland BC
1981 KZ1000 CSR M1
1983 KZ550 LTD M1 (Shaft)
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29 Jan 2006 20:49 #20457 by Mark Wing
Replied by Mark Wing on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
Damm that looks great on there. I can't belive how well it fits.
Mark

Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***

77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

Yorba Linda Cal.

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29 Jan 2006 21:30 #20462 by Alex_KZ1K
Replied by Alex_KZ1K on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
oldcoldankles wrote:

I'm surprised how little snow you have:)


Same here too... it's the middle of the winter and there is no snow at all where I live (about an hour west of Rob) now. I'm liking it... I need to get mine running on a nice day this week...

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30 Jan 2006 06:35 #20499 by mariozappa
Replied by mariozappa on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
That rickman sure does look good on that 650!
What's the sticker of on you tailpiece?

Post edited by: mariozappa, at: 2006/01/30 09:46

1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion ;)

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30 Jan 2006 07:03 #20504 by Alex_KZ1K
Replied by Alex_KZ1K on topic Rickman on 650, Winter Mods. Lots of pics.
Hey Rob, is your snow all gone yet? This is what we have left here in Kitchener:

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