My new toy..78 KZ 650

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23 Nov 2009 19:05 #335495 by Rocket3
My new toy..78 KZ 650 was created by Rocket3
New to the site and sure could use some help. I've stripped down a 78 KZ 650 and think I want to stetch the swing arm a bit. I'm trying to do everything as cheaply as possible. Does anyone know of a stock swingarm from another bike that will bolt right in? Really apprciate the help!

Thanks

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23 Nov 2009 20:15 #335533 by Mark Wing
Replied by Mark Wing on topic My new toy..78 KZ 650
Not sure what fits right in but welcome to KZR.

Mark
Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***

77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

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24 Nov 2009 07:12 #335602 by 650ed
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Why?
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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24 Nov 2009 07:19 #335604 by Rocket3
Replied by Rocket3 on topic My new toy..78 KZ 650
I've seen a few done that way on cafe look makeovers and like the look alot. Not a good idea?

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24 Nov 2009 08:36 #335617 by Kickstand
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Rocket3 wrote:

I've seen a few done that way on cafe look makeovers and like the look alot. Not a good idea?


Call me a purist but I've always loved the look of unmolested UJM's, particularly the KZ's and GS's.

If she's in good enough shape, why not bring her back to original?
1978 Kawi Z1R
1977 HD XLCR
1970 Bultaco 360 El Montadero
1978 Suzuki GS1000
1966 BMW R50/2

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24 Nov 2009 08:41 #335621 by Rocket3
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I may just do that...not quite sure which way I plan to go yet.

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04 Dec 2009 16:22 #337531 by bhppy101
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If you plan on going Cafe, and your are intersted in a seat let me know. I have built several KZ650 Cafe Racers and I am prototyping a seat mold right now :)

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05 Dec 2009 17:00 #337641 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic My new toy..78 KZ 650
KZ900/1000 swingarms will fit and they are about an inch and a half longer.
A longer arm will slow the steering a bit.
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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06 Dec 2009 06:06 #337707 by Rocket3
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Thanks!!!

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06 Dec 2009 06:09 #337708 by Rocket3
Replied by Rocket3 on topic My new toy..78 KZ 650
Hi! Defintely interested in a mold and pad/covered base. I've got a plywood base roughed out and it looks like I could remount the orginal hardware to that (or some other kind of wood or steel base) and then I'm a little lost as to how a molded seat would attach to that. But I'm interested n what you've got and maybe buying one from you.

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