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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

14 Sep 2007 20:48
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need a pic of you on the bike...I wanna see the stance...how it sits
sept.1976 kz650
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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

15 Sep 2007 11:40
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got better pics today.

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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

15 Sep 2007 15:57
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I'm not a chopper fan, but this one I like. Nice lines, only the bare necessities. I think even that rear fender brace that was "somewhat" negatively commented on fits the style of the bike perfectly, just the way it is,,,, ;) ;) ;)
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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

16 Sep 2007 17:22
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man that is one hot peice of rolling art. :evil:

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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

17 Sep 2007 04:12
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All I can say is WOW !!!! I work with a bunch of Harley / chopper types and their bikes have nothing on yours !!! Awesome !!!
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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

17 Sep 2007 05:21
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I'm also not a big fan of the bobbers, but that is NICE. Be careful with the coils that might not take the heat being on top like that. But then again they are out in the open with a lot more air so what do I know? :P Cool bike. Now you need to make a video and post it up.
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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

17 Sep 2007 08:03
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Wow! Looks fantastic! One of the best flame paint jobs I've seen too. How did you do the dust boots on the forks? And where did you get that slick headlight?

Matt in TX

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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

17 Sep 2007 08:04
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Looks like a fun project. Nice work.

What are you going to use for air cleaners?

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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

17 Sep 2007 16:15
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fork boots are cut down offroad shock boots, headlight is from the local swap meet (no idea the brand) I will be using home made stainless steel inlet stacks with wire mesh inside them for filters. thanks for the replies guys!

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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

18 Sep 2007 10:32
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That is WICKED. hope you don't mind if I pirate a bit of your ideas for my current project... got my own idea, but i see some stuff on there that's amazing.

don't stop. build another one.

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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

18 Sep 2007 12:32
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Very cool well done!! nice lines..

Mark

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Re: 1978 KZ650 chop project...

28 Oct 2007 11:18
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man very cool i am a big fan of the choped and bobbers
i have a 77 kz 650 and am chopping it now how hard was it to make it rigid i dont have much experince with working on bike but love motocycle more than i can explain your bike is awsome thanks for the post

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