83 650 hardtail project
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
26 Mar 2017 14:21
Took about a year with work and all. All that's left now is paint.
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
26 Mar 2017 15:07
Looks like there may be some electrical left to do.
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
26 Mar 2017 16:25
Ya I got my harness sorted out everything's going in that oil tank
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
27 Mar 2017 05:06 - 27 Mar 2017 06:09
Without mufflers, it's going to be loud & your neighbors are going to hate you, even more than they hate the harleys.
People in general have a tendency to not like motorcycles as it is & an overloud mc just adds to the overall angst.
Rear brake shoes. If you don't know the age of the brake shoes, replace them. The adhesive that binds the linings to the shoes can fail over time, so a lining can separate from a shoe & get jammed between the shoe & drum, locking the rear wheel. It happened to me when rolling the bike off the center stand, so it does happen. It is an age issue & nothing to do with the amount of wear.
People in general have a tendency to not like motorcycles as it is & an overloud mc just adds to the overall angst.
Rear brake shoes. If you don't know the age of the brake shoes, replace them. The adhesive that binds the linings to the shoes can fail over time, so a lining can separate from a shoe & get jammed between the shoe & drum, locking the rear wheel. It happened to me when rolling the bike off the center stand, so it does happen. It is an age issue & nothing to do with the amount of wear.
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
27 Mar 2017 05:24martin_csr wrote: You should install some mufflers. It's going to be loud & your neighbors are going to hate you, even more than they hate the harleys. People in general have a tendency to not like motorcycles as it is & an overloud mc just adds to the overall angst.
Not only that, but imagine trying to tune that engine to run well with pods on the CV carbs plus open pipes. :huh:
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
27 Mar 2017 06:02
love the lines!
should be a cool lil build when you get done.
are you on chopcult?
leon
should be a cool lil build when you get done.
are you on chopcult?
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
27 Mar 2017 14:19
Thanks for the replies fellas. I'm sure I have some kinks to sort out with the exhaust I'll cross that bridge when it comes to I I suppose. The straight pipe has a internal baffle about a foot long so it just looks loud lol. I checked the drum brake it seems usable. All the seals seem ok...... I'll post more pics as it progresses. I'm not a member on chop cult I figured I'd get to know the true kz fans and learn a little more about these engines
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
27 Mar 2017 14:23
I also have the stock gas tank and a extended swing arm if anyone's interested not trying to make any money off them just pay shipping
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
27 Mar 2017 14:32
Someone on KZR was looking for a good/straight csr fuel tank a couple of weeks ago. look in the wanted section & shoot him a pm.
Rear brake shoes. You can't tell by looking at them --- they could be 35-yrs old old old. mine looked new, but they were the 25+ yr old originals when they failed. i was lucky that it happened in the driveway. It would be a real drag at speed & far from home.
Rear brake shoes. You can't tell by looking at them --- they could be 35-yrs old old old. mine looked new, but they were the 25+ yr old originals when they failed. i was lucky that it happened in the driveway. It would be a real drag at speed & far from home.
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Re: 83 650 hardtail project
27 Mar 2017 14:50
Ya I'll just replace them. Better than hitting asphalt
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