Hello From Miami Florida

How's it going everyone ? Thanks for the add. Hoping to learn a few things on here as I build my first cafe racer out of my 1982 KZ650 CSR. Not my first bike but definitely my first in depth build.
Little bit about myself, I'm a machinist and have always been a car enthusiast. So wrenching and building cars has always been a passion. 

Question I do have is, What aftermarket gas tank, other model KZ, or any make/model bike tank could I swap to give it that cafe racer look ?
I am aware the brackets will need to be modified and to be honest I'm looking for the least amount of work.

On to the photos. First 4 photos is how I bought it and last photo is how it currently sits as I wait on parts.

Welcome from the UK

MannyF wrote:

What aftermarket gas tank, other model KZ, or any make/model bike tank could I swap to give it that cafe racer look ?
 

Welcome in!

I’m nit exactly sure what your definition of “cafe racer look” means for a gas tank.  Long?  Knee dents,  etc?  Maybe put a pic of what you’re trying to imitate?

Later, Doug

Welcome,

Looks to me like a '81-82 CSR model (H1-H2) 1983's have different engine covers. They have a unique frame, seat, and gas tank.

Not sure if any other KZ model tanks would fit, some use different front posts and rear locators.

If you need more info most of it is on this web site :

www.jarlef.no/Kawasaki/Series/Z/650/z650sr.htm

Scroll down to the bottom for CSR.

Most of the best KZ650 Cafe builds are done starting with B models, as they were the lightest with the wire wheels and the bigger gas tank (easy to hammer knee dents)