77kz650 Cafe

77kz650 Cafe 15 Nov 2010 23:22 #412963

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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.

sept.1976 kz650
1980 kz650

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77kz650 Cafe 28 Nov 2010 07:35 #414533

Bad Kaw Offline User Flying Squirell Posts: 1750 Thank you received: 13	Looking forward to your evaluation and more cool pics! -KR 78 Kawasaki Z1R 81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods) 82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J) 82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed 70 Kawasaki KV75 83 Honda CB1100F (few mods) 79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk) 84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project) 83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
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77kz650 Cafe 04 May 2012 00:06 #519722

scumbag Topic Author Offline User Lewd, Screwed, and Tattooed Posts: 247 Thank you received: 5	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. sept.1976 kz650 1980 kz650
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77kz650 Cafe 04 May 2012 00:32 #519727

Hatchet Offline User It's better in the wind. Posts: 64 Thank you received: 3	Good golly. This is a phenomenal bike. Bikers are a rare breed. Harley riders are a dime a dozen. '83 KZ750 LTD K1. "Don't make me get the belt..." The following user(s) said Thank You: scumbag
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77kz650 Cafe 03 Aug 2012 04:06 #540425

scumbag Topic Author Offline User Lewd, Screwed, and Tattooed Posts: 247 Thank you received: 5	Shaved the top triple of the bar mounts on account of the clipons. sept.1976 kz650 1980 kz650
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77kz650 Cafe 03 Aug 2012 19:58 #540586

rstnick Offline User Posts: 4366 Thank you received: 374	I wondered if you were still riding that beast. I hadn't read any of your posts lately. Rob CANADA 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, 18" Z1R front wheel. 2000 ZRX1100 2011 Ninja 250R 2005 z750s The following user(s) said Thank You: scumbag
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77kz650 Cafe 04 Aug 2012 01:50 #540625

loudhvx Offline KZr Legend Posts: 10868 Thank you received: 1615	Shiny as ever. Love that tank! 1981 KZ550 D1 gpz. Kz550 valve train warning. Other links.
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77kz650 Cafe 21 Apr 2020 20:58 #823887

scumbag Topic Author Offline User Lewd, Screwed, and Tattooed Posts: 247 Thank you received: 5	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? sept.1976 kz650 1980 kz650 Attachments:
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77kz650 Cafe 22 Apr 2020 06:39 #823907

loudhvx Offline KZr Legend Posts: 10868 Thank you received: 1615	Nice! Hope the fam is doing well! 1981 KZ550 D1 gpz. Kz550 valve train warning. Other links. The following user(s) said Thank You: scumbag
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77kz650 Cafe 30 Apr 2020 09:53 #824632

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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

'77 KZ650-C1 -- build
810 kit
GPZ cams and carbs
ZX6R front end
GSXR600 Rear
Kerker
Dyna
Accel
ContiMotion tires (120/60-17&170/60-17)