1981 KZ650 Basket Case

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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

05 May 2016 08:25
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Thanks for the input, fellas. I've striped front fenders before, and it always ended up looking too busy. It wouldn't be too tough to go back and add the stripes, but I think I'll leave it as is for now. I'm leaning toward the black fork lowers, so a splash of a color other than silver down there might help to balance out the look.
1981 Kawasaki KZ650
2006 Ducati ST3s
1979 Honda GL1000 Goldwing

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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

09 May 2016 05:31
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She'll be a roller soon. I actually have the front wheel on, but didn't think to take a picture when I wrapped up. Hoping to have it back on the road by next weekend, but that may be a little optimistic. I want to do a little more carb tuning while I've got it apart, and that might set me back a day or two.


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2006 Ducati ST3s
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

09 May 2016 05:52
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WooHoo! It's looking so good man!
This is the phase where you can sit on it and make those motorcycle sounds as you ride it down the endless garage highway!
Wait, did I just say that out loud? :blush:

Seriously, awesome job twerth!
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

09 May 2016 06:51
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She's perdy. :)
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

13 May 2016 06:06
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A little more progress. Turns out, the stock front master cylinder reservoir it too big and interferes with the forks with the superbike bars. I've got a smaller unit off a KLR650 ordered. It should be here the middle of next week.
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

13 May 2016 06:39
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twerth, you have done such an awesome job on this! Your bike is a hot rod with killer looks. Great eye for detail man! B)
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

13 May 2016 06:48 - 13 May 2016 06:48
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The stock mc has a tendency to leak, so it's just as well it doesn't fit very good with the superbike bars.
usa-motorcycles-inc on eebbaayy sells a number of new aftermarket mc's.
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

13 May 2016 08:39
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martin_csr wrote: The stock mc has a tendency to leak, so it's just as well it doesn't fit very good with the superbike bars.
That is a fact. Mine leaked all over my turn signal bracket and ate the paint off. Thankfully, it didn't get on my front fender. It's fixed now, but there was some cussing going on.
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

13 May 2016 08:55
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wrenchmonkey wrote: twerth, you have done such an awesome job on this! Your bike is a hot rod with killer looks. Great eye for detail man! B)

Thanks!
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

16 May 2016 06:04
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The new brake reservoir should be here today or tomorrow, but other than that, I think this one is done. I did a little more carb tuning (raised the needles, tinkered with the air screws, etc.) and it seems to have cleared up a soft spot I was experiencing off the bottom. It's supposed to rain for the next couple of days, so I won't get a chance to ride it for a while and find out for sure ($#@&!).
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

23 May 2016 09:08
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Done! Now if it would just stop raining...
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Re: 1981 KZ650 Basket Case

23 May 2016 12:03
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Dayum! That is a thing of beauty. B)
All the subtle details too.
What a great idea to relo the ign switch! It always bugs me when my keys rattle around on top fork clamp & chipping the paint.

Well i reckon all that's left is to ride that thang like you stole it!
Great job!
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