Saturday, July 18, 2009

1977 Kawasaki kz650 Project bike

I couldn't figure out how to resize this photo, but if you click on it you will get the "Full Effect" of the condition of the bike when I purchased it. It didn't run, and looked quite funky with the red seat and rust!!!



I replaced the seat with an original seat, cleaned the carbs, rejetted the carbs, new gaskets, new "O-rings", new needles, new air filter, fuel filter, oil, fuel, plugs, bench tested the coils, new air box boots and brand new manifold/carb holders. I rattle canned the side covers first with a clear coat primer, an undercoat of purple, and two top coats of a metallic blue. It isn't perfect, but for under $20 I think the look is pretty good! And...this bike is Fast!!! 



1 comment:

  1. Great job on the bike, Chris. I'm impressed! I'll race you on my scooter!
    We haven't forgotten you. With the horrible weather, we haven't been camping yet. Will let you know when we go.
    Miss you.
    Love, Joan

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