77kz650 Cafe
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe
15 Nov 2010 23:22 - 15 Nov 2010 23:23
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.
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
Looking forward to your evaluation and more cool pics!

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81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe
04 May 2012 00:06So 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
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..."
Harley riders are a dime a dozen.
'83 KZ750 LTD K1. "Don't make me get the belt..."
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe
03 Aug 2012 19:58
I wondered if you were still riding that beast.
I hadn't read any of your posts lately.
I hadn't read any of your posts lately.

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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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Re: 77kz650 Cafe
04 Aug 2012 01:50 - 04 Aug 2012 01:53
Shiny as ever. Love that tank!
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe
21 Apr 2020 20:58
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?
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
Nice!
Hope the fam is doing well!
Hope the fam is doing well!
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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Re: 77kz650 Cafe
30 Apr 2020 09:53scumbag 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)
'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)
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