Bike of the month - March 2007

This is ambergrismooon's 1976 KZ 900 B1. 'Gris' Big Red is an LTD. And we all know the LTDs are the best Kaw had to offer. Ever. This LTD is "mildly built" with a 1047 Weisco Kit, new guides, clean carbs and the original airbox. She has new stainless brake lines coated in red to match the custom fire engine red paint. She sports a pair of sexy twisted railroad spike highway pegs. And yellow hand painted Kwaka emblems. 'Gris did the pinstripping. It's gold vinyl anchored by a gold heart on one side of the tank and a shooting star on the other. "She has new Bridgestones, progressive front suspension, new bearings back and front, new steering head bearings..." says 'Gris. Not bad considering he started with "Pits, rust, oxidation, pools of dried paint, drips, chips, runs and rot…" For the full story read Big Red's Re-birth in the articles section! You can see a better picture and some member comments in the gallery.

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