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20 Mar 2006 17:14
Thank you for the kind words.
Duck, haha not as hardcore as explaining it to my wife. What year would that be? Googled it but came up empty handed.
Bkitchen, the battery is located on the bottom of the seat, just behind the downtubes. You can see a little box with the reg/rec underneath it if you look at the larger picture. It's a 12V3A.
Kawtoy, I actually looked at some XS tanks after you posted the project pics if I remember correctly, but I think I'm going for something more radical IF I end up changing the tank. I actually started working at Airtech a couple of weeks ago so I will probably dig into the molds we have. Found a shell that I like just gotta make it work with the Z1 tunnel:whistle:
Duck, haha not as hardcore as explaining it to my wife. What year would that be? Googled it but came up empty handed.
Bkitchen, the battery is located on the bottom of the seat, just behind the downtubes. You can see a little box with the reg/rec underneath it if you look at the larger picture. It's a 12V3A.
Kawtoy, I actually looked at some XS tanks after you posted the project pics if I remember correctly, but I think I'm going for something more radical IF I end up changing the tank. I actually started working at Airtech a couple of weeks ago so I will probably dig into the molds we have. Found a shell that I like just gotta make it work with the Z1 tunnel:whistle:
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
21 Mar 2006 14:04
sweet ride, but you gotta do something about those bicycle tires. lol
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
21 Mar 2006 14:05
sweet ride, but you gotta do something about those bicycle tires. lol
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
21 Mar 2006 21:13
Not sure if yer joking or not, but ehm yeah the Cheng Sins have to go, thanks for pointing that out... The dealer bought cheap crap to get it roadworthy. Whenever the wheel upgrade's due Avon Super venoms will be the replacement. I'll probably run a 130/80 in lieu of a 120/80 in back.
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
22 Mar 2006 00:08
kawtoy wrote:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I TOLD YOU MONTHS AGO YOU SHOULD LET ME HAVE IT FOR MINE! :whistle:
Post edited by: ran429, at: 2006/03/22 03:09
I have a tank from a XS750 if you want. It has the recessed cafe style sides on it. I can take some measurements if you are interested. Tell you the truth, I think the tank on there now looks perfect and I wouldn't change it.
Post edited by: kawtoy, at: 2006/03/20 14:50<br><br>Post edited by: kawtoy, at: 2006/03/20 14:53
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
I TOLD YOU MONTHS AGO YOU SHOULD LET ME HAVE IT FOR MINE! :whistle:
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
22 Mar 2006 00:54
wow bro.....I really like it....I kinda went the same way with a 650 that I did....you can see pics of it in the 650 photo section or what not.....
so you work at air tech eh?...I am just north of you in costa mesa and my bike is in carlsbad right now...where are you livin?
so you work at air tech eh?...I am just north of you in costa mesa and my bike is in carlsbad right now...where are you livin?
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
22 Mar 2006 08:04
Hey scummer,
Ofcourse I remember the black bastich! It was good to see another cafe'd KZ out there when I was starting my project last year.
I'm still down in San Diego, so I drive up here every morning. Costa Mesa huh? It would be cool to have a SoCal meet/ride sometime. I remember someone tried to put something like that together last year but it all fell through. I know there's more members down here, DasTeufel is in Temecula and we've been meaning to meet up. I'm down to go ride sometime now that my topend is done...
Ofcourse I remember the black bastich! It was good to see another cafe'd KZ out there when I was starting my project last year.
I'm still down in San Diego, so I drive up here every morning. Costa Mesa huh? It would be cool to have a SoCal meet/ride sometime. I remember someone tried to put something like that together last year but it all fell through. I know there's more members down here, DasTeufel is in Temecula and we've been meaning to meet up. I'm down to go ride sometime now that my topend is done...
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
22 Mar 2006 19:52
Oh HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
22 Mar 2006 20:03
dutchz wrote:
I'm in for a group KZ meet and ride! :woohoo:
I've also been planning on riding down there to talk to Max at Airtech to figure out which direction I'm heading as far as a fairing for my 650.
I just wish they were open on weekends. :pinch:
And that is one heck of a bare-bones cafe' bike.....sweeeeet!
I'm still down in San Diego, so I drive up here every morning. Costa Mesa huh? It would be cool to have a SoCal meet/ride sometime. I remember someone tried to put something like that together last year but it all fell through. I know there's more members down here, DasTeufel is in Temecula and we've been meaning to meet up. I'm down to go ride sometime now that my topend is done...
I'm in for a group KZ meet and ride! :woohoo:
I've also been planning on riding down there to talk to Max at Airtech to figure out which direction I'm heading as far as a fairing for my 650.
I just wish they were open on weekends. :pinch:
And that is one heck of a bare-bones cafe' bike.....sweeeeet!

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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
22 Mar 2006 20:26
Lou thanks! Couldn't have done part of it without ya, haha.
RRRR Sweet let's do it! I remember the BBQ being a hurdle last time, maybe we should just meet up somewhere (coffee shop? God knows I need coffee in the morning...)and ride out. Have someone who knows the area pic a route.
Whatcha lookin at for your 650?
RRRR Sweet let's do it! I remember the BBQ being a hurdle last time, maybe we should just meet up somewhere (coffee shop? God knows I need coffee in the morning...)and ride out. Have someone who knows the area pic a route.
Whatcha lookin at for your 650?
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Re: Z1 bare bones cafe - pics
22 Mar 2006 21:11Post edited by: RetroRiceRocketRider, at: 2006/03/23 00:16
Covina, So Calif!
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING
20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD
84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD
84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD
89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING

20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy)
Looking for my next project KZ
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