Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

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Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

16 Aug 2013 22:53
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Well found this one real cheap. It was already cut up bad. The old owner was going to make a bobber. I going to the café style. I say café style, but am mostly using the box of parts and bits I have laying around. I am building this one for and with my 18yo son. Very interesting bike these twins are!
Ahh the sound of a socket wrench late at night. haha..
1979 KZ1000 B3
1978 KZ650 C2 $500 Barn find!
1978 KZ400 B1 Free, Saved from scrap!

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

17 Aug 2013 11:00
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The previous owner had drilled the frame and welded bolts for the shock mounts...not a good idea to me. So I made and welded on some gussets. Fitting the rear tail seat pan and rear light.
Ahh the sound of a socket wrench late at night. haha..
1979 KZ1000 B3
1978 KZ650 C2 $500 Barn find!
1978 KZ400 B1 Free, Saved from scrap!

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

17 Aug 2013 13:51
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Looking good.

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

18 Aug 2013 10:04
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Frame and Motor cleaned and painted, wiring harness out. Working on single speedo mount.
Ahh the sound of a socket wrench late at night. haha..
1979 KZ1000 B3
1978 KZ650 C2 $500 Barn find!
1978 KZ400 B1 Free, Saved from scrap!

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

18 Aug 2013 15:27
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That does look good...check out www.wrenchmonkees.com they do very good work and they LOVE the 750 twins.
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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

18 Aug 2013 16:26
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Man you are really rolling on this! Looks great.
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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

22 Aug 2013 13:05
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Well started putting on some more parts and things are moving quick. Bought a headlight with led turn signals built in...I like the look, but it took a little work to get it to fit the bucket. Also bought tail light with turn signals built in too. Cut and fabricated a piece of aluminum to mount it.
Factory speedometer will work on my new mount. Also built the idiot lights right into it...going for a steamlined but old school look.
Ahh the sound of a socket wrench late at night. haha..
1979 KZ1000 B3
1978 KZ650 C2 $500 Barn find!
1978 KZ400 B1 Free, Saved from scrap!

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

22 Aug 2013 13:13
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Here is a shot of the speedo with the led's on...neutral light and right turn...caught it mid flash. Body work is at a friends house and should be back tonight?
Ahh the sound of a socket wrench late at night. haha..
1979 KZ1000 B3
1978 KZ650 C2 $500 Barn find!
1978 KZ400 B1 Free, Saved from scrap!

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

22 Aug 2013 16:44
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This is looking really great. I'm working on my '78 750 and this build is giving me all sorts of ideas. Keep it coming!
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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

22 Aug 2013 17:15
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Will do Nick! I have many picks that I have not posted.
Thanks to all for the comments.
Including buying the bike, I am trying to do all for under $1500 battery and seat should wipe that out though!
Ahh the sound of a socket wrench late at night. haha..
1979 KZ1000 B3
1978 KZ650 C2 $500 Barn find!
1978 KZ400 B1 Free, Saved from scrap!

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

23 Aug 2013 21:16
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Well my friend wrapped up my new paint job.
Peach was the color I was going for....and we got it. It will get some sort of stripes, open to ideas?
Came up with the color based on paint he had laying around....and some mixing. DID not want metal flake or metallic.
Ignition is where the old seat lock was on the side cover.
At least 18 years since this old bike has run. We shall see tomorrow if it will?
Ahh the sound of a socket wrench late at night. haha..
1979 KZ1000 B3
1978 KZ650 C2 $500 Barn find!
1978 KZ400 B1 Free, Saved from scrap!

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Re: Started a new budget cafe build 79 750

24 Aug 2013 00:03
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Awesome build. Where did you find the headlight and tail lights?
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