77kz650 Cafe

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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

15 Nov 2010 23:22 - 15 Nov 2010 23:23
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After months of waiting the rear-sets I ordered finally arrived and on they went. I was worried as to how the kick start was going to interact with the brake pedal and peg. I have found that if I flip the peg up and instead of using a bolt to affix the pedal to the linkage, I will just use a pin with a cotter pin for quick removal so I will be able to rotate the pedal out of the way.







I can not wait to get out and give it a ride... With just the sitting on it in the garage test it feels good.
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

28 Nov 2010 07:35
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Looking forward to your evaluation and more cool pics!
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

04 May 2012 00:06
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So I made a little modification. Decided to chop up what I think is a "D" model front fender and I am pleased with the results. It is lighter and looks cooler. Win/win.
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

04 May 2012 00:32
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Good golly. This is a phenomenal bike.
Bikers are a rare breed.
Harley riders are a dime a dozen.

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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

03 Aug 2012 04:06
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Shaved the top triple of the bar mounts on account of the clipons.
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

03 Aug 2012 19:58
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I wondered if you were still riding that beast.
I hadn't read any of your posts lately.
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

04 Aug 2012 01:50 - 04 Aug 2012 01:53
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Shiny as ever. Love that tank!
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

21 Apr 2020 20:58
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Don’t call it a come back!

I am currently rediscovering KZRider during covid.

Wonder how many folks are still around from 10 years ago?
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

22 Apr 2020 06:39
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Nice!

Hope the fam is doing well!
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe

30 Apr 2020 09:53
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scumbag wrote: Don’t call it a come back!

I am currently rediscovering KZRider during covid.

Wonder how many folks are still around from 10 years ago?

Not back BECAUSE of COVID, but I do have time to work on the 650 again, and am coming here, yet again, for information.
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/338400-a-little-bit-of-an-upgrade

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