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07 Jan 2011 20:27 #420668 by bloglos
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Picked up a non running project bike which I'm currently, slowly trying to get fired up.. 77 KZ650B.

Does anyone know if this seat was some sort of option? I'm guessing it was some sort of after market option. It's very comfortable but fuuuugly, and that sissy bar.


78 KZ650 C2 - Runner
77 KZ650 B1 - Project
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07 Jan 2011 20:57 #420671 by gane
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B, In the day, Kaw. offered a LTD seat to replace the std flat unit. It was a ribbed stepped piece visually pretty much the same as the 900/1000 LTD seat. what you have is aftermarket & there were many...EZ Berg,(later Custom Contour saddles)made a seat which looks like what you have. If your' pan & present foam are salvageable, You might consider stripping off cover & carving foam to what you like & having an Upholsterer re-cover. or if handy, Look to Milwaulki (sp)Cycle for a cover & do your' own. luck G

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07 Jan 2011 21:09 #420673 by MFolks
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If you plan on modifying the seat foam, an electric carving knife does a great job as the blades move in oposite direction not tearing the foam.

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07 Jan 2011 21:09 #420674 by bloglos
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Cool, thanks for the info!

78 KZ650 C2 - Runner
77 KZ650 B1 - Project

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07 Jan 2011 22:44 #420684 by Rainman
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That is an aftermarket dealer option, probably on the original seat pan. Fairly common. Mine

Yes, kinda fugly, but it fits.

Jim

80 KZ750 H1 - the Kaw calf
79 KZ750 Twin - Miss Nov 2008 KZR calander
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