75 KZ400 Clean Project

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04 Apr 2012 00:19 #513914 by 1slowkayzee
75 KZ400 Clean Project was created by 1slowkayzee
I bought the bike 4 weeks ago and it has come a long way so far but I'm still not finished. Go easy on the negative comments as this is my first bike, thanks.
1975 kz400
Harrisonburg, virginia
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04 Apr 2012 00:22 #513915 by 1slowkayzee
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Harrisonburg, virginia
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04 Apr 2012 00:24 #513917 by 1slowkayzee
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Harrisonburg, virginia
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04 Apr 2012 01:10 #513926 by Marneman
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Really tastefully done! Looking great. B)
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82 KZ1000 LTD "Terri Lee"


You know what, I don't have a one to some other number of douche-bag scale. So.. Six!
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04 Apr 2012 09:59 - 04 Apr 2012 10:00 #513971 by marla_do
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painted engine and gold chain looks awesome

just need to do something with that tank now
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04 Apr 2012 11:00 #513986 by KZJOE900
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Very nice! Incredible how much you did in just 4 weeks. The only thing I wasn't keen on was the seat you had pictured with the bike. Makes the bike look like it has morning wood. :silly: But I'm assuming that you are not going to use that seat because it looks like you are going for the cafe look. Everything is very tastefully done in that regard. Love it!
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04 Apr 2012 11:22 #513996 by 1slowkayzee
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The tires are Shinko 712 with 100/90/18 front and 110/90/18 rear.
The tank will be painted flint mica with heavy flake (code 1E0) from a scion
And the seat is a real pain in the arse to shape and decide on, and is not finished.
1975 kz400
Harrisonburg, virginia

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06 Apr 2012 11:21 #514353 by 1slowkayzee
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Update:
The gas tank is with the painter (1E0 Flint Mica with heavy flake and lots of clear)
The Carbs are getting rebuilt
The wires are tucked and cleaned up
I fabricated a new bracket for the ignition that relocates it to the right side under the tank
I will post pics of the tank and Carbs when I get them back.
1975 kz400
Harrisonburg, virginia

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06 Apr 2012 13:03 #514387 by dano83-1100
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I was gonna ask where I could get a seat like that!! lol. not a cafe guy myself, I respect'em, but wouldn't ride one myself. I was wondering where I could find one if you know. I am working on making my 1100 little more chopper/cruiser styole.

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06 Apr 2012 14:09 #514398 by 1slowkayzee
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I made the seat out of the old one, but I'm not finished with it yet. Here are before and after pics.
1975 kz400
Harrisonburg, virginia
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08 Apr 2012 21:40 #514764 by 1slowkayzee
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Tank has fresh paint, now I'm working on getting it running and finishing the seat.
1975 kz400
Harrisonburg, virginia
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09 Apr 2012 02:54 #514799 by The Gringo
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Very nice job on the bike and I'd have to say the best use of an end table I've ever seen. B) Keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to seeing it when you are done.
Andy
Akron, Ohio
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