1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road
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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road * Now with pic's *
17 Oct 2007 11:46
Sorry to hear. 
Hope your alright.
The project continues.

Hope your alright.
The project continues.
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: 1977 kz 650 getting her back on the road * Now with pic's *
26 Nov 2007 18:01
well here is some ubdates. I got the bike all stripped down, sandblasted the frame and swingarm. and started painting. Here is a few pics to hold you guys over. The person in the pics is not me.
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
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 * Now with pic's *
26 Nov 2007 18:09
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
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 * Now with pic's *
26 Nov 2007 18:10
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
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 * Now with pic's *
26 Nov 2007 18:12
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
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 * Now with pic's *
26 Nov 2007 18:15
Another, In still trying to get the dents out, and get the bondo smooth were the kawasaki emblems used to be
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
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 * Now with pic's *
26 Nov 2007 18:17
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
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 * Now with pic's *
26 Nov 2007 18:19
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
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 - Winter Project with pics
26 Nov 2007 18:22
Here is a shot without the oil pan, I needed to replace the starter clutch. It is immaculate inside, the glare is just from when i snapped the photo.
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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
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 - Winter Project with pics
28 Nov 2007 20:53
Im going to try and get the frame and swingarm, battery box and other assorted items painted this weekend. Im painting the frame and swing arm and the battery box Mineral Gray. The paint im using is, the Duplicolor paint that you dont have to reduce and, im using my air compressor and spray gun. It is turning out really good. Ill post more pics when im further finished.
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
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 - Winter Project with pics
29 Nov 2007 12:11
Very cool. Nice progress.
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81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
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Re: 1977 kz 650 - Winter Project with pics
10 Dec 2007 20:18
Well i havent had time to get anything done to her because of some major OT at work. I got the frame, swingarm, and battery box primered and sanded today. Here are some pics.
Here is the frame
Here is the frame
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
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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