New member Bobber build
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
07 Nov 2015 05:27 - 07 Nov 2015 05:30
One in great condition like that one I would keep stock. And find another to bobb.
But good luck and we"ll be watching
But good luck and we"ll be watching
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
07 Nov 2015 14:39 - 07 Nov 2015 14:40
Now take this classic! KZ650 Bobber, custom, cafe racer, right out of the TV show (almost).
Nothing like 3/4" foam on a piece of sheet metal and clip on handle bars.
A lot of work went in to this one.
$1500, and you can be bobbin in no time!
buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/5295489262.html
Nothing like 3/4" foam on a piece of sheet metal and clip on handle bars.
A lot of work went in to this one.
$1500, and you can be bobbin in no time!
buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/5295489262.html
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!
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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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
07 Nov 2015 14:42Forgot to mention the billet top tree and the flat black rims :laugh: :laugh:z1kzonly wrote: Now take this classic! KZ650 Bobber, custom, cafe racer, right out of the TV show (almost).
Nothing like 3/4" foam on a piece of sheet metal and clip on handle bars.
A lot of work went in to this one.
$1500, and you can be bobbin in no time!
buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/5295489262.html
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!
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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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
07 Nov 2015 20:10
:sick:
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kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 03:20z1kzonly wrote:Forgot to mention the billet top tree and the flat black rims :laugh: :laugh:z1kzonly wrote: Now take this classic! KZ650 Bobber, custom, cafe racer, right out of the TV show (almost).
Nothing like 3/4" foam on a piece of sheet metal and clip on handle bars.
A lot of work went in to this one.
$1500, and you can be bobbin in no time!
buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/5295489262.html
Just a little elbow grease and it could be a real work of art like this one.
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 03:39
I just don't understand. 
Steve

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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 03:42
:sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :blink:
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 04:01
Then there's one of my favorites where a member turned a KZ650-C1 into junk that he later scraped after cutting it to shreds. I think it boosted up the value of my C1. Ed
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 04:09
RIP 
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kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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Re: Re:New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 05:40
Welcome to the site Spratz. Nice looking bike.It should make the job a lot easier than if you started with a wreck. For the ignition switch,I know the old Honda CB500 had it mounted on the frame below the tank.You might be able to find an old one of those. There is a big market in CB restoration so you might even be able to find a new repro one.
Forward controls,I dont know. Probably look around the breakers for a set off an old cruiser. Plenty to choose from.
Make sure to post plenty of photos. Its good for yourself to see the progress and to check how something fitted together. it also makes for a good read.
Good luck with your build.
P.S.
Dont be put off by the puritan fringe here. It seems to have become a regular thing. Some sort of initiation it would seem.
There are plenty of people here though ready to help and give positive advice.
Forward controls,I dont know. Probably look around the breakers for a set off an old cruiser. Plenty to choose from.
Make sure to post plenty of photos. Its good for yourself to see the progress and to check how something fitted together. it also makes for a good read.
Good luck with your build.
P.S.
Dont be put off by the puritan fringe here. It seems to have become a regular thing. Some sort of initiation it would seem.
There are plenty of people here though ready to help and give positive advice.
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
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Re: New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 05:54 - 08 Nov 2015 06:03
oh no don't destroy that lovely bike ,too late another one gone ,its sick to take a lovely bike and turn into a bobbbbbbbber ,a scrap one beyond repair yes, but that bike why :sick: :sick:
, why do people want to destroy things this is history your wiping out ,someone would have loved that bike the way it was to restore and now she is gone forever .please don't get any more good bikes to butcher ,get a bike that cant be restored ,we love our Kawasaki bikes that's why a lot of people on here get mad when someone starts to butcher a very nice bike :sick:


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Re: New member Bobber build
08 Nov 2015 06:02
Oh man this post Is starting to remind me of caferacer.net
Sad
Sad
Is something burning?
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