My new toy..78 KZ 650

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My new toy..78 KZ 650

23 Nov 2009 19:05

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!

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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

23 Nov 2009 20:15

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Not sure what fits right in but welcome to KZR.

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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

24 Nov 2009 07:12

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Why?

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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

24 Nov 2009 07:19

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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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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

24 Nov 2009 08:36

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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?

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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

24 Nov 2009 08:41

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I may just do that...not quite sure which way I plan to go yet.

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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

04 Dec 2009 16:22

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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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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

05 Dec 2009 17:00

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KZ900/1000 swingarms will fit and they are about an inch and a half longer.
A longer arm will slow the steering a bit.

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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

06 Dec 2009 06:06

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Thanks!!!

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Re: My new toy..78 KZ 650

06 Dec 2009 06:09

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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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