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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #50 on: June 06, 2010, 10:32:40 AM »
Sorry spikey, I did read that quote, I should know not to post with such little sleep.. ;)

Nice.. Please post a vid (I am sure you will anyway) when you get it running, would love to hear what that Twin sounds like..

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #51 on: June 06, 2010, 11:49:10 AM »
I should know not to post with such little sleep.. ;)

i'm pretty guilty of that as well  ;D ....pretty often actually

sleep is overrated  ;)  :D

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #52 on: June 08, 2010, 12:36:25 PM »

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #53 on: June 08, 2010, 06:48:55 PM »
Nice work on the passenger pegs!!! Did you do the rider pegs as well?

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #54 on: June 08, 2010, 08:04:55 PM »
yup , sure did ... in 2007  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #55 on: June 08, 2010, 08:23:43 PM »
uploading a vid .... waiting waiting ....waiting   

come back in about 40min and it'll be up  ..   (sttupid fancy high def camera)

i'm way too buzzed to just sit here on the PC,...i always drink too fast when i do that... starring at the key board is kinda givin me the spins .....  why am i still typing then your wondering ... easy answer...cuz i'm freakin drunk     


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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #57 on: June 08, 2010, 09:23:59 PM »
Get some sleep you lush.
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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #58 on: June 09, 2010, 11:18:45 AM »
four-shot!!!    i was starting to think you were done with this forum  ;D ;D  i'm gonna have to get over to your place and see your wifes KZ .. maybe get/give some ideas

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #59 on: June 09, 2010, 03:10:19 PM »

starting to be unsure about the exhaust .. thinking i might get some slip-ons, or maybe scrap it and get a 2into1 kit


i'm either gonna swirl the chain guard or paint it, i can't decide witch would look better  


i think the drag bars turned down is a much better look, and feels about the same  


that just makes me laugh... i love it  ;D
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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #60 on: June 09, 2010, 05:27:55 PM »
Very cool. Yes replace that exhaust or mod it but it has to be changed..

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #61 on: June 09, 2010, 06:08:53 PM »
Hi Spikey,how about a CL-350 style exhaust but 1 pipe on either side instead of both on the one side?

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #62 on: June 10, 2010, 08:48:04 PM »
You gonna have this up and running for Mods v Rockers? 
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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #63 on: June 11, 2010, 07:55:33 AM »
You gonna have this up and running for Mods v Rockers? 

na i wish ...  i'll be on my other bike for MVR .. should make me easier to find too ... cuz it's lookin like i'll be going by myself 

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #64 on: June 11, 2010, 02:49:14 PM »
I too dig the fork leg fix.   :D


Questions:
That tank looks really cool, but I was wondering about putting the clear coat on.  How does that work painting a tank without primer?  Is there a special paint you're using, or just clear coat it and hope for the best?

The JB-Weld in the head... that's the second time I've seen someone do that.  I've never played with JB-Weld... is it that good?!  Seems like the head'll get pretty hot...


I like the chain guard!  Actually got me thinking about doing something similar to mine.  I might make a shorty guard out of aluminum or something....
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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #65 on: June 11, 2010, 06:35:11 PM »
i was gonna just get some engine enamel clear and make really thin coats , wet sanding between them ,  i've done it before

i made a coffee table for someone ,with the top of the table being all swirled , and the clearcoat held for about 2 or 3 years ...but that was a table that got used .....  i won't see anyone puttin a drink on my tank  ;D ;D

i have jb welded engine blocks before , i'm not worried about the heat , i'm worried about the tensile strength (the pipe pulling it's self off the head)   

i was just gonna skip the chain guard, but where the passenger pegs are , i was thinkin the chain might pull in a pant leg or two ....and since one of those pant legs might be my boys....  chainguard  ;D

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #66 on: June 11, 2010, 06:43:21 PM »
....and since one of those pant legs might be my boys....  chainguard  ;D

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #67 on: June 11, 2010, 07:05:03 PM »
Why "engine enamel clear" ? Does it hold up better?

The autoshop up town has a shock (truck I believe) JB Welded to a stand with a handle on the top, you can push or pull with as much weight as you want.. Been that way for 2 years and its still JB'd to the stand..  ;D

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #68 on: June 11, 2010, 07:10:30 PM »
it's more resistant to chemicals and has a higher temp rating ... i use it on everything ,, frame, sheet metal, fiberglass stuff  ... just kind of a "stick with what works" type thing 

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #69 on: June 11, 2010, 07:22:33 PM »
Good to know, I will use that next time.. Is there a brand name you prefer?

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #70 on: June 11, 2010, 07:32:54 PM »
not really ... whatever is at autozone ... i just stay away from the off brands and cheap stuff     

 

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #71 on: June 11, 2010, 09:47:43 PM »
You gonna have this up and running for Mods v Rockers? 

na i wish ...  i'll be on my other bike for MVR .. should make me easier to find too ... cuz it's lookin like i'll be going by myself 

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #72 on: June 11, 2010, 10:24:50 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #73 on: June 12, 2010, 06:45:03 AM »
You gonna have this up and running for Mods v Rockers? 

na i wish ...  i'll be on my other bike for MVR .. should make me easier to find too ... cuz it's lookin like i'll be going by myself 
Where/When is MVR?

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Re: 79' KZ750 CAFE "INSPIRED" TWIN
« Reply #74 on: June 12, 2010, 07:30:18 AM »
Like the tank Spikey.. That green one is pretty slick MJL..

Are you doing up one like the green one?

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