Project Sharkey, 1978 KZ650C2

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23 Jan 2022 14:21 #860946 by 750 R1
Replied by 750 R1 on topic Project Sharkey, 1978 KZ650C2
I like the stripe on the tank, it looks period.....

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23 Jan 2022 15:04 - 23 Jan 2022 15:52 #860949 by rstnick
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When I had the bike repainted Candy Apple Blue in the 1980's, I had the gold stripes follow the original KZ650C2 stripes.
The space between the stripes was filled in with gold.

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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23 Feb 2022 11:20 #862821 by rstnick
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Got the gas tank back from the painter.

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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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23 Feb 2022 11:22 #862822 by rstnick
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I bought a little Cafe fairing.
I left it with the painter and he will paint it the same blue.

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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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26 Feb 2022 16:29 #862953 by rstnick
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Picked up the fairing today from the painter's.
Lagoon Turquoise Metalic is the colour.

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Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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26 Feb 2022 17:53 #862957 by Scirocco
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With the Cafe Racer faring your bike looks sporty and agile, a good choice
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26 Feb 2022 17:56 #862958 by Buzz Nichols
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I like the look of your new fairing, but I LOVE the way your Rickman looked.

Is this thing working? Is this thing on?

1978 KZ1000 LTD
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27 Feb 2022 00:54 #862962 by Wookie58
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27 Feb 2022 03:31 #862965 by Stereordinary
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Looking good!

A breeze from the west.
‘90 ZR550 Zephyr
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02 Mar 2022 14:28 #863086 by rstnick
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Got a smaller front fender from:
Cafe Stainless Fender Kawasaki W650 Vintage Cafe Racer (motolanna.com)

Fits the 18" wheel better and lower:

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Rob
CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s

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02 Mar 2022 15:10 #863089 by 750 R1
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That front guard {fender} looks way better, Its amazing just how out of balance a wrong fender can make a bike look...

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03 Mar 2022 12:45 #863132 by willemZ900
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Very very nice bike you have there Rob, also beautifull color
 

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