First Cafe Project KZ650(Just started/In Progress)

Hey everyone,

Im makin this post so myself and others can track my progress as well as get advice from seasoned moto-mechanics on what i should change first or how to do stuff on a KZ650.

I have only done one thing to this bike. and that is the new exhaust. after buying it. i realized i paid WAY TOO MUCH and pretty much rescued this bike.

Electrical- The whole electrical system is a mess. I need some suggestions on how to make the electrical part as simple as possible... i only really want headlight, taillight, and electrical start (for situations in which i am in a hurry)

Engine and exhaust- i just put the exhaust on. i dont know how i should adjust the carbs or what to do now. i noticed when doing a 1st gear rolling idle, that it seems a little jumpy, like its an old muscle car with an automatic transmission where you can feel the engine pull every half second or so, im not sure if thats normal.

The SEAT- the last guy had good intentions but didnt do so well. as you can see from the pic. it is just sitting on the frame and moves while you ride it. I have seen one post on installing a new cafe seat and it involved A LOT of welding. i am not a welder. anyone know how i can get around this dilemma? will the speedmoto seat mounting kit solve this?

These are just some of my questions and why i have joined this site... so i can get help but still have built this motorcycle myself.

ANYWAYS!!! the pics!!!

just an idea of the electrical


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