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My first kwak... 15 May 2006 19:43 #47573

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How'do all,
Ive finally bought that zed i always promised myself, Kz 650 [c1 or c2, i think] an import from across the pond and im restoring her to some form of glory .
Ive joined your forum to help with my restoration primarily, but I've always been a zed fan so im in the right place...
Ive had various bikes, my favorite's so far being an "XJ 750 Secca" and a "GS 550 custom" both of which got my special touch...[the GS is my profile pic], but this is my first Kawasaki and only my second attempt at restoring to original so I've no doubt ill be asking a few questions.
Well, later's peeps,
Mick.

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My first kwak... 15 May 2006 20:10 #47584

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Welcome Mick. Give us some pix of your current project, the 650, my favorite.
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.
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My first kwak... 15 May 2006 21:22 #47608

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Welcome Mick!
Good choice on the new ride,Bud.I rode a 650 years ago(belonged to a Friend),and I was rather impressed with the amount of snort those bikes have!:ohmy:
1977 KZ1000 A-1

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My first kwak... 15 May 2006 23:14 #47628

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Welcome to the site, like Sandy said the 650 is a great bike. I bought my C1 new in 77 so I may be able to help.
Mark
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

Yorba Linda Cal.

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My first kwak... 16 May 2006 03:03 #47642

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Welcome Mick!

You are in the correct place! Many people here with very very good information...and then there is those like me:blink:
Michael
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My first kwak... 16 May 2006 16:54 #47815

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Ive taken these pics of my KZ at the stage she's at now...
A few alterations are in the process already, Ive raised the tail by about 3-4 inches and the seat is going to be my own creation.
She sports a micron 4-1, enduro bars and a lovely colour, a one off colour by a lad learning to spray professionally Gold metal flake, overlaid with the red and candy... she's absolutely gorgeous in the sunlight...
I do need some parts already though, foot rests, points cover and so on... minor stuff really.
Laters...
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My first kwak... 16 May 2006 17:13 #47821

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welcome! let me know when you get sick of those side covers! by the way, you just stumbled onto the best sight on oth net for kawa's. but now we need more pics!
someday i will be able to afford my kz habit.

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My first kwak... 16 May 2006 17:59 #47836

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Another pic of her...
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My first kwak... 16 May 2006 18:09 #47839

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And another...
That front mudguard's got to go...

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My first kwak... 17 May 2006 21:06 #48148

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Great bike! Looks like all you need are just a few "odds and ends" and then you are ready to ride B).
Post some more pics of your paint in better lighting when ya get a chance, I'm dying to see it!:woohoo:

Take care and ride safe :)

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My first kwak... 17 May 2006 22:23 #48166

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Looking great. You can find almost everything you need on eBay. I've never liked the front fenders either, that was one of my first changes. I like the KZ 900 / KZ 1000 fenders. you have to slot the holes a little but I think they look way better.
Mark






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My first kwak... 20 May 2006 19:26 #48753

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Incase anyones interested, i found that with a small amount of modification the footrests off a 1980's Honda CB 250/400 Superdream will fit...ill post some pictures with a description another time as ive not finished putting them on yet...
Allso ive put twin custom tail lights under the tail piece, as seen...
Ive started putting a running comentary on my web space.......

spaces.msn.com/me-myself-and-me-1/

L8rs peeps...

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