My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

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Re: My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

23 Feb 2013 20:45

I finally finished my 650 again. I had to tear the carbs apart, they were leaking from sitting on the shelf for 2 years. Put hem back together, fit them to the bike and it fired after about 2 seconds. After some carb synching it purrs really nice just like before.
There were a lot of people who helped me from here giving me parts for free or just pay shipping, Rainman, Mark Wing, Helimike. Thanks a bunch guys. Now I just want to ride it. How about a Southern California trip in May.

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Re: My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

23 Feb 2013 21:32

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Superb outcome baldy! Bike looks killer! Looks like she's ready for the twisties.

Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450

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Re: My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

24 Feb 2013 00:31

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Glad to see her all done. Looks great like before.

Now just steer clear of the Idiots in the cages and enjoy!

Kenny Hicks
74 Honda CB550
75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike)
77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)

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Re: My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

24 Feb 2013 10:05

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At first I was like... White Frame :blink: but wholly crap that works just fine...

She cam out real Purdy, excellent job in restoring her back to glorious life...

1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter

Phoenix, Az

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Re: My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

24 Feb 2013 11:41

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Very nice ! and ready for the new season

Looking at the contrast of the red white and black I think it would be easy for someone knowledgeable to photo shop those three tones into any color combo you want.

Not that I would change a thing , she's real purdy

78 KZ1000 A2A

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Re: My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

25 Feb 2013 00:06

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Looks great Paul.
Enjoy her.

Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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Re: My 1978 KZ650C re-build after crash

25 Feb 2013 12:18

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congrats baldy.

the bike looks as good as ever.

good job.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
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