Complete Bike Rebuild

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Complete Bike Rebuild

09 Feb 2015 12:19
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SO I started the summer with a 1982 Kawasaki KZ250 CSR. A belt drive model my uncle gave me since I'm going to college and bikes are usually easier and cheaper to get around on. However I ran into a few issues that I solved here, and still have a few more to work on. (Hence the project category). The belt was broken and I didnt have another one so I converted it to a chain drive using a KZ 305 wheel and KX sprocket. Also the 530 chain was nice instead of the 520. I completely rebuild the carbs, front forks, seat, handlebar assemblies, changed the handlebars, and go almost all of it done in just the last few months. Got some body work and custom paneling made out of steel rather than the cheaper plastic. Now I'm realizing that after changing the handlebars I'm in need of shortening the cables. I'll post pics soon.
1982 Kawasaki KZ250 CSR

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Re: Complete Bike Rebuild

10 Nov 2015 12:41
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Well I did it finally. Got her all pieced together. custom panels, got the tank painted, seat reupholstered, all the brakes, tires, oil, and electrical systems updated, changed, or refreshed. She looks great, rides awesome, although I feel that my final product is far from finished. I'll load some pics:
1982 Kawasaki KZ250 CSR

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Re: Complete Bike Rebuild

10 Nov 2015 13:36
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Looking good. Love the paint. Nice job there
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Re: Complete Bike Rebuild

10 Nov 2015 13:56
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I see a bigger bike in the future. B)
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Re: Complete Bike Rebuild

10 Nov 2015 14:00
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Great Work!!! Nice to see some of the smaller bikes getting some TLC.
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400

Old enough to know better, still too young to care

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