Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 12:08
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I see a bike of the year
www.kzzone.com/ cavanaughracing.com/kzdata.html www.mtceng.com/index.php/us-dealers/44-f...-performance-orlando

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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 12:35
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+1, I agree, this is definitely a candidate for BOTM.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 12:52
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So awesome to see this bike come together. What are you going to run for a headlight?
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 13:04
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Wow ..mk2
Nice work
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 13:04
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TITS
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 13:04
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DoctoRot wrote: So awesome to see this bike come together. What are you going to run for a headlight?

I kept the number plates on the bike just to mess with the Harley rider that moved in across the street from me. You know the type, the ones that think because they ride a Harley, they are better than you. You should have seen him when I fired my GSXR up for the first time!!!
Can't wait to rattle his cage with the KZ when I fire that puppy up!!!

I made the bike with all the wiring to run lights on the street. I even have a complete charging system on the bike. When I used to road race it, I would show up at the track with my license plate still on the bike. Nobody back then believed I rode it on the street. 441 pound KZ1000 made a hell of a street bike!!!
1972 H2 750 Cafe Racer built in 1974.
1976 KH400 Production Road Racer.
1979 Kz1000 MK. II Old AMA/WERA Superbike.
1986 RG500G 2 stroke terror.
1986 GSXR750RG The one with the clutch that rattles!

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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 13:40
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In my books it still does make a hell of a street bike, awesome bike!
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

07 Dec 2015 15:04
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mopguy wrote: +1, I agree, this is definitely a candidate for BOTM.

He is on my radar :whistle:
Dave

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

08 Dec 2015 03:52
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maybe a similar headlight treatment as this dr.???




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Re: Re:Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

08 Dec 2015 04:03
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531blackbanshee wrote: maybe a similar headlight treatment as this dr.???




leon
Now that's intimidation!
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Re: Re:Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

08 Dec 2015 07:19
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Leon, not to thread jack the doc's beautiful mkII, got any more details on that cbx? (Well I guess CBX?)
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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Re: Better Than Nothing---The rebirth of a Superbike.

08 Dec 2015 07:24
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Dr. Gamma wrote:
DoctoRot wrote: So awesome to see this bike come together. What are you going to run for a headlight?

I kept the number plates on the bike just to mess with the Harley rider that moved in across the street from me. You know the type, the ones that think because they ride a Harley, they are better than you. You should have seen him when I fired my GSXR up for the first time!!!
Can't wait to rattle his cage with the KZ when I fire that puppy up!!!

I made the bike with all the wiring to run lights on the street. I even have a complete charging system on the bike. When I used to road race it, I would show up at the track with my license plate still on the bike. Nobody back then believed I rode it on the street. 441 pound KZ1000 made a hell of a street bike!!!

The HD guy is mad because he broke the bank buying his new Hog and still is making payments where you have two machines that will put his "putt" to shame. :woohoo:
Steve
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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