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    Cut the decals last week and now I'm thinking it's really DONE!

    I went to a vinyl cutting shop and asked to get some letters and numbers cut for the 650 and the dude quoted me $100.00. After I pooped my nice new Checkered Cafe underwear I told the guy he was a little high (I don't know exactly what he was smoking) and went out and BOUGHT a vinyl cutter on...
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    Tonight she done the ton!

    It has to be dark, or so I've heard, and it has to be done with a bit of gusto. So it was! The Mad Kaw done the ton tonight, a little starved for fuel at 110 indicated GPS, bigger jets will cure that, but very stable and really, really smooth. The progressive springs/shocks are terrific at all...
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    1975 Suzuki T500 IT IS ALIVE! First start video 5/7/11

    Sorry I didn't know it was you there at the show Wingspan, your bike looked outstanding and the Trophy you took home was very well deserved. I really should have introduced myself at the after party but after the rain and all the craziness I headed for home when the second downpour hit around...
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    Best In Show at the Rockers Reunion trophy came home with the Mad Kaw

    Yeah, my head was somewhere else..Suzuki for sure and it is spectacular. VZ
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    Best In Show at the Rockers Reunion trophy came home with the Mad Kaw

    Mad Kaw took "Best in Show" at the Rockers Reunion in Indy and a really nice Suzuki 500 Cafe took Best Cafe! It was a great event this weekend.
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    Project Mad Kaw is almost done!

    Yes the seat and the tank are from Dave's Legendary Motorcycles Shop and his ebay store. Good, quality stuff. The seat might be better served with some stiffer foam padding but if it turns out to be needed I can get that part done. Dave has been very helpful throughout the whole process and that...
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    Project Mad Kaw is almost done!

    I put some miles on it, needs bigger jets and some fine tuning but...it works!
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    '78 KZ650 Café Project "MAD KAW"

    Wanted to keep some of the Vintage look, besides I'm an old guy...we are into visibility and safety on our way to the nursing home.
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    '78 KZ650 Café Project "MAD KAW"

    Engine is complete and installed, front brake, turn signals, and some wiring to go.... Sorry for the bad phone pictures but I wasn't expecting to see the engine all installed and all! VZ
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    Indianapolis wheel threading

    Steve, local you can try Fatty's Cycle in Fortville, IN. Kevin and Matt are awesome bike wrenches. Fortville is just outside of Fishers. http://fattyscycle.com/Home_Page.php IMG Members get 15% off of parts and accessories. http://www.meetup.com/indymotorcyclist Tell 'em VonZipper sent...
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    Hoosier DTT Crew

    Had my IMG patches made here. http://www.butlerpatches.com/ They did a great job!
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    '78 KZ650 Café Project "MAD KAW"

    Nah...my daughter's favorite color is orange. I'm Butler Bulldog all the way baby! Season tix since '96! The best damn basketball team on the planet.
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    '78 KZ650 Café Project "MAD KAW"

    So now it's a roller!
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