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my little project begins

08 Nov 2021 12:10 - 11 Nov 2021 04:15
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hello all from New Zealand  ..just thought id share some pics of my recent project purchase.. kz400 ltd.. $300 on the FB marketplace..will be getting a light makeover,, hope ya"ll like it. thanks for the add to this page...
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08 Nov 2021 21:35
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Welcome to the forum. Nice work on the bike - looks like it had been forgotten about for a while. There are a couple of other kiwis lurking around here somewhere... Where abouts are you based?
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10 Nov 2021 23:56
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christchurch based.. 

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11 Nov 2021 04:17
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Welcome Bobby.
Next time hit the insert all tab and your pictures will be loaded full size .
 Nice work , Keep it up 
Dave

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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11 Nov 2021 04:55
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Welcome!  I love the seat!  A little duct tape and good as new!
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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11 Nov 2021 05:48
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christchurch based.. 
Sweet, I grew up in Chch. Haven't been back for a few years but my Mum's still there. Must be riding season there by now :)

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13 Nov 2021 16:04
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certainly is,,, got a dirty old sportster to ride in the meantime,,till ti
his is up n running. new carbs on the way,,

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20 Nov 2021 12:19
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a little more progress,, man i hate keihin carbs,,,took so long to sort them out,,little rubber slow jet bungs are very important it seems..haha,,
anyway,. ,up and running very nicely now,. ,cleaned up engine cases a wee bit,. ,new brakes front and rear. new chain and sprockets. rebuilt master cylinder. new battery and tyres.
anything that spins has been cleaned and greased/oiled,, now to find an og seat and mirrors...wish me luck

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20 Nov 2021 12:32
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Well done!

Your seat looks like a 30 minute comfort jobby, but it's a vast improvement over the destroyed original.  
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20 Nov 2021 12:38
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yes ,,seat is off my sportster, ,just an in the meantime thing,, original seat is beyond repair, ,pan is rusted out completely. 

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20 Nov 2021 13:41
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Good work, love to know the colour code for those wheels.
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20 Nov 2021 19:10
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all i used was this plasticote.. was an exact match to the original wheel colour..cheers
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