1980 Kawasaki KZ750G Twin
As mentioned in my introduction thread, a week ago I didn't know what "do the ton" meant, or what a cafe racer was. But I saw a bike I loved and wanted something like it, so I looked for an older bike that I could design into a cafe racer style bike and my boyfriend is doing the work to make it happen.
We brought the bike home Monday, a bit rough around the edges. Electric start wouldn't work, kick start barely worked, front brake not working, rear brake barely working, leaking oil which was smoking like crazy, and it was backfiring. But for the age, not too bad, just needing a little TLC before conversion.
Week 1
Taking it apart, figuring out design, troubleshooting issues. So far it's not in too bad shape, the starter clutch needs replacement as do the points. Leaking some oil. No front brake, rear brake just barely working. Currently has Harley pipes.
Figuring out paint scheme, how much to modify the frame, working on the rear fender this weekend, considering handlebar style, and want to redesign the entire dashboard layout.
As mentioned in my introduction thread, a week ago I didn't know what "do the ton" meant, or what a cafe racer was. But I saw a bike I loved and wanted something like it, so I looked for an older bike that I could design into a cafe racer style bike and my boyfriend is doing the work to make it happen.
We brought the bike home Monday, a bit rough around the edges. Electric start wouldn't work, kick start barely worked, front brake not working, rear brake barely working, leaking oil which was smoking like crazy, and it was backfiring. But for the age, not too bad, just needing a little TLC before conversion.
Week 1
Taking it apart, figuring out design, troubleshooting issues. So far it's not in too bad shape, the starter clutch needs replacement as do the points. Leaking some oil. No front brake, rear brake just barely working. Currently has Harley pipes.
- Replaced battery
- Ordered points
- Ordered starter clutch
- Orderd all gaskets
- Ordered a 2-1 exhaust
Figuring out paint scheme, how much to modify the frame, working on the rear fender this weekend, considering handlebar style, and want to redesign the entire dashboard layout.