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04 Oct 2021 12:13 #856177 by Skidmark
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The new shocks arrived this morning.  Down to the crankcase vent (waiting for hose to arrive), and the drain tubes for the float bowls.  Then on to the DMV.

 
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'81 KZ-750 E2
'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker (lost in the shop fire)

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04 Oct 2021 12:25 #856178 by Move0ver
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Awesome!
I think a set of square number plates on the side of the back half of the seat would really look appropriate.
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04 Oct 2021 14:47 #856183 by 750 R1
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Looks great..!!
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08 Oct 2021 12:45 #856379 by Skidmark
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Does this vent hose make my tail look too big?! 
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'81 KZ-750 E2
'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker (lost in the shop fire)

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08 Oct 2021 15:05 #856387 by 750 R1
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Haha, nice doggy..!!!     I worked out how to fit the catch tank, I'm going to try and mount the battery trey sideways, if it works there's plenty of room.... 

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09 Oct 2021 03:11 #856408 by howardhb
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B E A U T I F U L ! ! !
'81 GPz 550 D1
'81 GPz 1100 B1 ELR "Tribute" www.kzrider.com/11-projects/617040-1981-...-rstomod-elr-tribute
'82 Yamaha YB100 Fizzie
'79 Suzuki GT200 X5 TWO STROKE TWIN - SMOKER!
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10 Oct 2021 21:13 #856521 by Skidmark
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The earliest DMV appointment was a month out.  That puts it in non-riding weather where I am.  I was hoping to have it broken in before I had to put it away this season.  I may have to just show up and wait it out instead of wait for the appointment!  I don't care what country you live in - getting it legal sucks!  The local forecast has a chance for our first snow tomorrow.  Come on, Spring!!!
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'81 KZ-750 E2
'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker (lost in the shop fire)

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12 Oct 2021 05:27 #856541 by ThatGPzGuy
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Great transformation. Nice shop. I've always wanted a baja bug. Maybe someday...
You have to make an appointment just to register a vehicle? A month in advance? Government sucks. 
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"

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12 Oct 2021 13:37 #856560 by 750 R1
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We just walk in a register the vehicle on the day we want, there are rego offices everywhere. What a pain having to make an appointment....

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20 Oct 2021 13:26 #856843 by Skidmark
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I finally got around to installing the crankcase vent.
 

 
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'81 KZ-750 E2
'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker (lost in the shop fire)

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21 Oct 2021 16:07 #856885 by 750 R1
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Why not hide it under the tail, it would look much cleaner that way ?

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21 Oct 2021 18:18 #856895 by Skidmark
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I had considered that, but if enough oil fumes accumulate it could cause drips.  I would rather that hit the ground rather than inside the tail or on the rear tire.  Trade off with getting it far enough away.  Still not 100% on keeping it there, but we'll see.
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'81 KZ-750 E2
'87 Suzuki Savage 650 Street Tracker (lost in the shop fire)

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