Kz650 project

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Kz650 project

29 Nov 2016 22:21
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Re: Kz650 project

30 Nov 2016 16:29 - 30 Nov 2016 16:30
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Quite the project.
What front and rear ends are you using?
The swingarm looks massive in red.
How was fitment in the frame?
Wheelbase looks to be extended as well.
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Re: Kz650 project

01 Dec 2016 06:35
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brutal! :ohmy:

more pics please

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Re: Kz650 project

04 Dec 2016 07:21
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The front and rear came from a crashed 2006 gsxr 750, the bike was in bad shape bit i only payed 600$ for the whole thing.
Fitment was easy I just made the frame wide enough with a little persuasion from my angle grinder then cut down the gsxr pivot shafts to act as a sleeve for the stock kz pivot shaft and voila!
Then for the shock I had an old Katana frame laying around, I cut out the shock mount from that, welded it in added some gussets on the frame and that was that
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Re: Kz650 project

05 Dec 2016 12:14
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Before the purists pounce, nice work! I'll be keeping an eye on this. Very long and low stance, hope it turns out as badass as it looks like it will
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Re: Kz650 project

06 Dec 2016 19:44
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This is one of many builds that have me inspired with my bike. Love the work you're doing!

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Re: Kz650 project

17 Jan 2017 16:46
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Okay hate all you want I've ditched the original tank because it's needs way too much work the previous owner had done a very bad job with sealing it and they're were tons of pin holes.
I had an aftermarket harley style tank laying around so I chopped the tunnel out of it and I will be welding in a new one to fit the frame.
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Re: Kz650 project

17 Jan 2017 16:51 - 17 Jan 2017 16:54
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Threw some grips and levers on to see how everything will go and where I will rout cables and wires

Will post pics later
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Re: Kz650 project

18 Jan 2017 06:24 - 18 Jan 2017 06:25
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Couldn't help it. :whistle:
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Re: Kz650 project

18 Jan 2017 13:59
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It will be interesting to see how the drive chain aligns between the countersprocket and rear sprocket with that rear tire being so wide. As shown below, there's not a whole lot of extra width between the countersprocket, frame, and tire, so it may call for some creativity to align things without the chain rubbing. Ed

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Re: Kz650 project

18 Jan 2017 19:46
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Thanks lol
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Re: Kz650 project

19 Jan 2017 17:01
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I like it . Keep up the good work
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