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KZ650 cafe-racer 31 Dec 2020 13:19 #840935

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A little game of reflections.



Letters gave me quite a headache.





Some additional “after” photos to make a contrast to those detailed “before” photos:

Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

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KZ650 cafe-racer 31 Dec 2020 13:19 #840936

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Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com
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KZ650 cafe-racer 31 Dec 2020 13:23 #840937

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And to finish today flooding: Happy New Year to you all! May all your dreams come true!

Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com
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KZ650 cafe-racer 01 Jan 2021 06:40 #840954

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Happy New Year Gazzz! You must have great skills and patience in order to accomplish that level of polishing. Best to the new year to you and to your family!
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
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KZ650 cafe-racer 01 Jan 2021 09:28 #840969

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I agree with KZ900JOE. Typically when you see items polished to that level, the sharp edges are gone and the lettering is severely compromised.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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KZ650 cafe-racer 01 Jan 2021 16:43 #840997

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Dang!! That is Sweet!! Great Job!! Chris
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KZ650 cafe-racer 01 Jan 2021 20:19 #841011

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Ditto!
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'81 KZ-750 E2
'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker
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KZ650 cafe-racer 01 Jan 2021 21:43 #841014

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Speechless!

Happy and prosperous New Year to everyone, in body, mind an spirit!
'81 GPz 550 D1 Click this link: www.kzrider.com/gallery/kz-550/1981-gpz550d1-9094#joomimg
'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617040-1981-gpz1100-b1-rst
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KZ650 cafe-racer 02 Jan 2021 01:54 #841017

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Thank you pals! Just doing my best.
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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KZ650 cafe-racer 05 Jan 2021 16:43 #841216

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Amazing work Gazzz!
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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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KZ650 cafe-racer 19 Jan 2021 10:25 #842016

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Happy New Year Gazz! Those parts are sure shiny. Have been away for awhile. Time for me to get caught up!
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1977 KZ650B Ready & Fit to Roll Anywhere!
1974 F7 175 -first bike and still own, full resto soon!
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KZ650 cafe-racer 22 Jan 2021 11:12 #842173

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Thank you!
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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