The Frankenstein build

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The Frankenstein build

14 Sep 2015 08:44
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Hey guys, newbie kz750 owner here. I recently aquired a 1979 KZ750 from a friend of mine who couldn't get it to run. After going Sherlock Holmes on it, it turns out someone put the points lobe on 180 degrees off. Easy fix, and with some tinkering I got it to run. I have now replaced all the wiring in the bike, since a previous owner had chopped it up terribly. Perhaps this is frowned upon, but I put all Honda cb750 wiring and controls on it...which was a pain in the ass :S .
I will throw up some pictures of how the build is going when I can. In the meantime I would appreciate any and all ideas of what to do with it. I am going for a completely custom look, it's definitely not going to be a show bike haha
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1979 Kawasaki KZ750 (almost rider)
1982 Yamaha MJ50 (in progress)
198- Yamaha QT50 (x2) (not started)
1971 Honda CB350 (finished show bike)
1970 Honda CL350 (not started)

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Re: The Frankenstein build

14 Sep 2015 11:44 - 14 Sep 2015 11:46
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Here are some pictures. Keep in mind this is the beginning of the build, so it's dirty and a little ugly. Although I kinda like the ugly mean look.
The bars I'm going with are the tall chopper bars, because I can :)
Projects:
1979 Kawasaki KZ750 (almost rider)
1982 Yamaha MJ50 (in progress)
198- Yamaha QT50 (x2) (not started)
1971 Honda CB350 (finished show bike)
1970 Honda CL350 (not started)

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Re: The Frankenstein build

14 Sep 2015 11:47
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I know what I'd do with that claw hammer. :lol: Just joking. :whistle:
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Re: The Frankenstein build

14 Sep 2015 11:49
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Haha its pretty nasty looking currently, and definitely smells when I'm riding. But, it was a free bike (nothing's ever free...), and its a good first project :)
Projects:
1979 Kawasaki KZ750 (almost rider)
1982 Yamaha MJ50 (in progress)
198- Yamaha QT50 (x2) (not started)
1971 Honda CB350 (finished show bike)
1970 Honda CL350 (not started)

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Re: The Frankenstein build

14 Sep 2015 13:44
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Without a air box, you should run a hose from the oil breather, up between the carbs then down to the chain. Wire tie it and if there is lots of blow by, it can fog the chain. :lol:
Nah, it will be down low to the ground and not coming up in between your legs. :sick:
I haven't seen many Bobbers I like. If done well, it'll get my respect. B)
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Re: The Frankenstein build

15 Sep 2015 15:47
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I like the straight bars but its your bike . Looks like you can make something happen with it either way . Welcome to the site :evil:
Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
Gpz 750 turbo Not finished
Gpz 750 turbo Not started
Gpz 550 1981
Gpz 550 1983
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Re: The Frankenstein build

16 Sep 2015 03:50
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Straight bars on that bike have attitude, the high bars are definately blah, and look out of place. Looks like a nice bare bones build, i like it
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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