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    '77 GL1000 "Roadster"

    Picked this bike up right about a year ago for $500. It ran, but quite poorly. I pretty much knew exactly how I wanted the bike before I began, and we set to work pretty quick. Hard to tell in the pics, but the black is all rattle can and a shitty job at that. The wheels however, were done right...
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    Modern monoshock conversion set up!

    I bought all of this with the intention of using on my KZ650 build. I've changed directions a bit with a wheel choice and won't need it. All of these parts are from a 1989 Kawasaki ZX-750. Forks are cartridge forks and don't seem to be leaking, brakes look great. The swing arm has been...
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    Pedal powered transformation :)

    I started with a boat-anchor '70's lime green Schwinn Varsity and gave it a little inspiration ;) The "before" (not actually mine, but same baike, mine was a lot more grimey, it was a $29 goodwill "score") and NOW: Here's the build thread if you'd like to see the fab pics and such :)...
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    Ugh...feel like I'm loosing it (slipping to the dark side?)

    For years I've been jonesing for a bobber, one that falls somewhere between Matsumaru and 60's chopper...then I began to fall for the 883 Iron, which led me to make several trips to the local HD dealed...a great one BTW. They happened to have a mildly customize Nightster with mini-apes and white...
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    KZ400 parts on Ebay!

    Here are mt listing for a bunch of stock take off parts on Ebay, most from a 1975 KZ400S http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280673601546&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280673714224&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT...
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    Street ripping, pavement shredding KZ400...er now a KZ650 mono-shock superbike

    I snagged a 1975 KZ400 last weekend for $140 with no title, but a decent back story. Should be able to round up a title pretty easily...let's hope. My plan is to take a much more thorough and aggressive path than my last build. I hope to give this a tracker feel, with plenty of cafe kick. Last...
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    KZ400 parts, help fund my build!

    In the midst of a project I have a good number of parts I won't need. I'm building up a 1975 KZ 400 and that's where most of these parts are from. I'll have pics up as soon as the camera cable resurfaces... -chrome front and rear fenders (some pitting, decent shape though) $25/ea $45/pair...
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    Finally scored on Ebay...

    Hell yes...finally made a real win on Ebay. I've been searching for this style of jacket for well over a year, but every one I found ended WELL beyond my budget...until today. Snagged this bad boy for $48 +shipping...so fucking stoked...
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    When one becomes 3...the stocker, the tracker, and the track rat...

    Many of you have seen my first build, and my intro into the motorcycle scene, my '77 Kawasaki KZ400S3: Before: After: Sold the Kawi, bought a '96 GS500, dialed it in, rode it a bit...it was fun, but uninspiring... Spent the rest on the new nursery... Well I was itching for a project...
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    Future fighter, now even babier...GS500E inside...

    I just snagged this little gem to replace the KZ400. I'm also snagging another KZ400 as a long term project if all goes as plannned. It only has 9900 miles and I got it a couple weeks ago for $1450! Ran into fuel starvation issues first trip out, but got them sorted Pulled the wheels for...
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    Rose City Roundup (Rat rod/Rockabilly show) June 2oth

    Sorry guys I know this is way short notice, but there is a wicked littel show coming up Saturday called the Rose City Roundup. It's a rocker/Rat rod/Rockabilly type show with a pinstriping contest, a pin-up girl contest and good ol' rock-n-roll. Matt (SausageMahoney) and I will be showing the...
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    Weekly Portland events

    If you any of you P-Town locals aren't already on there, sign up on PNWRiders.com. It's mostly sport bikes, but it's a great crowd that preached safe, responcible riding and has a ton of local events. The three big events that happen EVERY week are these: Tuesday night Coffee (rain or shine...
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    Vintage cafe style leather jackett, size 36, really nice...

    Wife decided she actually likes to ride with me so I'm keeping it for her...besides she looks way hotter in it then any of you blokes ;D
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    Dibs on rear sets!

    I've got bids in on both of these hoping I end up with at least one (two projects going on) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&item=190294364189...
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    wicked little modern cafe bike...'89 Honda GB400

    Not mine but came acroosed it on Craigslist. Seems like a really cool bike. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/1052220140.html
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    Vintage style half helmet and goggles (SOLD)

    SOLD!
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    KZ400 with loads of class... (FINAL STAGES!!!)

    Some of you have seen my '77 KZ400 and some of you haven't. Well in about 2 weeks none of you will recognize it ;D The bike was given to me by all of the guys in my wedding party as a bit of a semi-running project (pretty good buddies eh) It started life something like this, but with a bit...
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    Copper plated spokes...

    At this point I have a '77 KZ 400. This winter I plan to strip it down, paint the frame glossy black, the tank seat and side covers flat matel flake silver with a black stripe, and having the barrle of the wheels podercoated black. If I get the wheels coated, I'll be respoking the wheels as...
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    KZ has no spark...

    So after a $211 bill at the bike shop my bike was running like never before. It fired first kick from dead cold, and held a perfect idle. I couldn't have been happier...then I went to go start it yesterday and got a huge load of disappointment.... I kicked her off and she fired right up...then...
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    From da rainy PNW...

    Hey everyone... I'm stoked to of found this forum. I'm a bit of a forum nerd from the VW scene and have been trying to find a home since I got my KZ. I know the KZ isn't the most popular cafe platform, but I bloody love it. It's my first street bike, and truth be told I haven't even got my...
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