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New guy... long time reader
04 Nov 2023 16:16 - 04 Nov 2023 16:53
Hey guys, I have been meaning to join KZRIDER for long time, but there is so much good info on here that I kept putting it off because I always found what I needed. I have some things I want to get right on a 77 KZ650C, and one of your members has what I need. I built the KZ back in 2021, buts it been sitting for 2 years. I want to get it back to a daily rider. It does not need much, just a few things to make it right.
Anyway as you can see from the photos, its a before and after project. I know some of the purist are cringing, but the build was all about building the KZ like my brother did in the late 70’s Its kind of period correct with the mods he did back in the day with some modern touches. I call it a resto rider mod. Its not a nut and bolt restoration. I just wanted to make it a daily rider with some old and new parts. I fix and changed everything it needed, and kept everything that was in good working order. It’s a blast to ride and brings back good memories.
Anyway as you can see from the photos, its a before and after project. I know some of the purist are cringing, but the build was all about building the KZ like my brother did in the late 70’s Its kind of period correct with the mods he did back in the day with some modern touches. I call it a resto rider mod. Its not a nut and bolt restoration. I just wanted to make it a daily rider with some old and new parts. I fix and changed everything it needed, and kept everything that was in good working order. It’s a blast to ride and brings back good memories.
Last edit: 04 Nov 2023 16:53 by Yo-Ken. Reason: Add photos
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Re: New guy... long time reader
04 Nov 2023 17:25
They look pretty boaty tome
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Re: New guy... long time reader
04 Nov 2023 17:38FunnyThey look pretty boaty tome
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Re: New guy... long time reader
04 Nov 2023 19:19
Welcome from Massachusetts. I think I saw a youtube on your build a while ago. Bike looks good.
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Re: New guy... long time reader
05 Nov 2023 01:16
Welcome from the UK, bike looks really nice and as you say "period"
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Re: New guy... long time reader
07 Nov 2023 15:26
Welcome Yo-Ken.
Nice looking KZ650 C1!
Nice looking KZ650 C1!
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
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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