‘79 Kz650B3 Resto-mod

  • StreetfighterKz
  • StreetfighterKz's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 1623
  • Thanks: 227

Re: ‘79 Kz650B3 Resto-mod

07 Mar 2026 20:47
#922028
The bodywork is back in my possession. Now just to refinish the frame and other brackets, etc. and final assembly should be able to start. 



Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 ‘Stripfighter
1978 z1000 w/RC Turbo
1979 z650 Resto-Mod
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
2018 Z900RS
The following user(s) said Thank You: ThatGPzGuy, Nessism, Dragbike_Mike, Stereordinary, Wookie58, kimchella

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • StreetfighterKz
  • StreetfighterKz's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 1623
  • Thanks: 227

Re: ‘79 Kz650B3 Resto-mod

03 Jun 2026 13:50
#924563
I finally found a place to take on my powder-coating job and even weld up the mid-pipe I tacked together.




Not sure when assembly will commence as I just started into my turbo bike project and not much room left in my garage.  I also need to clean the engine.  It’s not gunky, just cruddy if that makes sense.

Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 ‘Stripfighter
1978 z1000 w/RC Turbo
1979 z650 Resto-Mod
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
2018 Z900RS
The following user(s) said Thank You: MFP-Joe, Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • StreetfighterKz
  • StreetfighterKz's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 1623
  • Thanks: 227

Re: ‘79 Kz650B3 Resto-mod

05 Jun 2026 09:28
#924624
I pulled the parts out from the back of my vehicle. The parts turned out pretty well. I looked over where I cut off brackets and tabs and the surface finish was pretty nice!





Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 ‘Stripfighter
1978 z1000 w/RC Turbo
1979 z650 Resto-Mod
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
2018 Z900RS
The following user(s) said Thank You: Dragbike_Mike, Wookie58, kimchella

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • StreetfighterKz
  • StreetfighterKz's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • User
    Registered
  • Posts: 1623
  • Thanks: 227

Re: ‘79 Kz650B3 Resto-mod

06 Jun 2026 14:31
#924653
Found a guy to finish my seat.  I had already sculpted the OE foam, but needed to cover it with a thinner foam layer and put on the reproduction seat cover.  I think of turned out great.





Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 ‘Stripfighter
1978 z1000 w/RC Turbo
1979 z650 Resto-Mod
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
2018 Z900RS
The following user(s) said Thank You: Nessism, asphalt900, Dragbike_Mike, Wookie58, kimchella

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • kimchella
  • kimchella's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Sustaining Member
    Registered
  • Posts: 286
  • Thanks: 279

Re: ‘79 Kz650B3 Resto-mod

06 Jun 2026 16:36
#924655
Looks great 👍👍
KZ650B1 frame number 225

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • riturbo
  • riturbo's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Sustaining Member
    Registered
  • Posts: 838
  • Thanks: 342

Re: ‘79 Kz650B3 Resto-mod

Yesterday 05:16
#924662
Nice
Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
Gpz 750 turbo Not finished
Gpz 750 turbo Not started
Gpz 550 1981
Gpz 550 1983
Bunch of other junk

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Moderators: Street Fighter LTD
Powered by Kunena Forum