1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

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1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

15 Aug 2011 20:28
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Done
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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

15 Aug 2011 20:33
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Well Maybe Not Completely Done ............But Good Enough to Ride.
Some more cosmetics on the engine covers, and Who knows the law about turn signals?
Do you have to have them?
I always thought all you had have was a tail light, brake light and headlamp. Turn signals were optional because you had an Arm for those. B)

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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

15 Aug 2011 23:43
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Does anyone know where to buy a replacement Starter Button switch assembly?
Not just the Button and spring, but the internals inside the housing. The backplate of the contact cracked, now everytime i switch gears or pull the clutch the starter kicks in because the button is always making contact. I see where i can buy the button and spring but i need the rest of the pieces beyond that thru to the wires to replace the entire piece.

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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 20:45
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Andrew, your '79 came out just how I hope mine will someday. I was worried that that the cast wheels wouldn't look as good as spokes, but yours look awesome. I think I'll put some padding on my seat, though.
Thanks for posting!
Tim
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'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
Greensboro, NC

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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 21:28 - 19 Aug 2011 21:30
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andrew.m.cole wrote: Done
What are your Questions?

1 question: How long do you expect the engine to last with no air filtration and the rear tire slinging all road crap into the air intakes - 300 miles?
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 21:34
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andrew.m.cole wrote: Done
What are your Questions?

What happens when you hit a bump, your rear tire shreds and you lowside into traffic?

I hope that doesnt happen because you fix that minor issue.
1976 KA900. VM28 pumper carbs, K&N pod fiters, RC performace 4/1 exhaust, Dyna ignition, Accel coils and wires, Ohlins rear shocks.....more to come

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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 21:50
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Answer to the 1 question: long enough to sell the MF. Just kidding. The pods are on. Its like a girl without a top on. More sexy topless for the picture. And incidentally the shocks were at their lowest point and have been extended out 3 positions. Rides just fine. No rubbing or shredding of rear tire.

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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 21:54
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Good to hear. Raising the shock settings only adjusts the preload, it doesnt extend the shock and raise the bike. ;)
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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 21:56
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Yeah the rims turned out pretty damn good. They make the bike look pretty tough. And no seat padding for me. Its a Cafe Racer. No need for comfort when your racing to the next cafe or pub ehh!

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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 22:01
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Well whatever I did to the shocks it raised it up off the faux fender area and I'm not rubbing a hole in my battery and electronics area.

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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 22:04
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damn you guys are good at picking out that rear tire and shocks that go up and down but thats ok he put it on number three setting it wont hit fender and hacking bike and dont know what you are doing?


just my .02

not trying to piss any one off but these guys made good points (comments)

i hate see a rider get hurt
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Re: 1979 KZ650 Cafe Racer

19 Aug 2011 22:09
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And roger. Who doesn't like being pissed off now and then.

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