Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

22 Mar 2009 08:33

#274204

Here is what I started with last spring:

It was in rough shape, but I got a good deal.

Couple weeks later.......

1983 KZ550 Spectre "Combat KZ"

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Re: Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

22 Mar 2009 08:47

#274213

Here is what we have today:

High temp engine paint:

Frame, tank, side covers and front fender will be olive drab. Everything else flat black. No guages, minimal wiring, black superbike bars, Mac 4 into 1 pipe. I'm planning on having it ready to ride within the next 2 weeks.

1983 KZ550 Spectre "Combat KZ"

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Re: Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

22 Mar 2009 22:32

#274431

Painted some parts today and got the motor back in the frame:

1983 KZ550 Spectre "Combat KZ"

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Re: Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

22 Mar 2009 22:54

#274436

interesting. I am excited to see the finished product

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Re: Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

26 Mar 2009 00:05

#275470

Painted more parts tonight:

Disassembled the forks, cleaned everything, new seals and put them back together with new oil:

1983 KZ550 Spectre "Combat KZ"

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Re: Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

19 Apr 2009 18:14

#283157

Painted the wheels black, now just have to get new tires mounted.

1983 KZ550 Spectre "Combat KZ"

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Re: Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

28 Apr 2009 21:15

#286117

Headlight assembly

Old M16 mag pouch as a tool kit holder.

1983 KZ550 Spectre "Combat KZ"

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Re: Combat KZ 1983 550 Spectre

28 Apr 2009 21:21

#286122

1983 KZ550 Spectre "Combat KZ"

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