78 KZ650 Cafe Project

Here's a photo of the bike when i bought it.



This is what it looks like now after,

-new points & condenser
-oil & filter change
-Bridgeston BT45v tires
-wheel bearings
-rebuilt front forks
-black semi-gloss wheel paint
-clubman handlebars
-throttle & clutch cables
-new grips
-bar end mirrors
-universal brake master cylinder
-rear & front fenders removed
-carb sync.
-Dime City turn signals








I still have alot more planned. Just gotta work it into the budget. I'm working on a fiberglass cafe seat right now. I'll put the pics up soon, unless it turns into a complete disaster. Never orked with fiberglass or bondo before so we'llsee how it goes.

there is a glare that looks like dents on the tank in the last photo

What cables did you use with the clubman's?

Motion Pro cables off ebay

well winter is here and i've been making some major progress. i found a brand new Hobart MIG welder(still in the box) in my parents' garage and my dad let me have it. Having no welding expierience, i did some research and then purchased several various types of steel and started practicing. Once i was comfortable i went to work on the seat mounts and detabbed the subframe. i got the seat from ebay for $89+shipping.











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still working on a battery box, compartment for the electronics, signal and taillight mounts......i'll stop there for now, i could go on forever...

i apologize for the reposts. my computer was having some difficulties

shortened the front fender, sanded & primed

titanium header wrap 2"x 50'. had about 15-20' leftover. i broke my last steel tie so i used a hose clamp for now.

Seat came out pretty good.

That tail looks great, did you end up making that or did you buy it some where?

Coming along nicely.


Is the stock tail with stock paint, and will you be selling it?