1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

12 Jun 2007 14:44

Is the green bodywork with the stickers the "before" picture or the "after" picture?

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

13 Jun 2007 00:04

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the after, it really looks better on the bike

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 14:41

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oldkaws4ever wrote:

the after, it really looks better on the bike

Cool, got some pics?

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 20:00

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I like it, the green is racy with the hot rod stickers. I know you can't wait to get it on the road.
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 20:00

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crap

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 20:09

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ya i cant wai, you wouldnt know were i can get a right side handlebar switch would you?

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 20:58

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Sorry but no. If you have the light on/off switch from the 77 it can be put into an newer hand control. I just did that on a set of controls for my 77.
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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 21:08

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i have a right side handlebar control from a 74 z1 900 im going to try make work

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 21:26

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Great seeing another 77 KZ-650-B1 getting so much love and care. You're in for great rides. Your list looks like a copy on mine... good stuff!

Have a blast this riding season!

1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

23 Jun 2007 21:33

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ya it's came along way, kinda hard to belive it started as a 500 dollar daily rider bike, but i got a bug up my but and i gave the old girl a new look.

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

06 Sep 2007 20:23

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Ok the 650 has spent 2 month's in the back of the garage, now its all dusty, oh well it gives me an excuse to wash and wax herB) . I put the tank, side covers, and tail on it looks awsome. But, wouldn't ya know it my digital camera is dead. So ill shoot some pics tommorow. I still have a few last minute thing's to button up, put on the headlight, carbs, and mount the taillight.

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road

07 Sep 2007 06:25

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I know how you feel. I've been moving around a lot since January so almost no riding this season.

1977 KZ650-B1 (Stock)
Upgrades:
- Dyna S Electronic Ignition (DS2-2)
- Dyna 3 Ohm Coils (DC1-1)
- Coil Repowering Mod
- Progressive Springs Front & Rear
- Saddlemen Seat Cover
- New Metallic Red Re-Paint & Repro Badges.
Montreal, Canada

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