Saving a 1980 750 twin.
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25 May 2015 12:49
Mighty fine craftsmanship... reminds me of some hand-made English car parts. True art!
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Kz550 valve train warning.
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26 May 2015 06:45
your a pretty damn fast study vic!
the taillight housing is looking very nice.i love your vision and design skill :evil: ,
leon
the taillight housing is looking very nice.i love your vision and design skill :evil: ,
leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
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26 May 2015 09:00
Vic,
That taillight mount is nice! I'm going to have to get my own Tig welder.
That taillight mount is nice! I'm going to have to get my own Tig welder.
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Re: Saving a 1980 750 twin.
26 May 2015 10:32
Lovely work, I also want to learn how to weld some time soon so it's great to see someone trying it and getting great results.
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26 May 2015 11:57
Thanks guys. I have to admit its a huge advantage to watch a pro weld right in front of you and then go home and try it yourself. You pick up things that they don't show in videos and books.
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27 May 2015 03:00
Seat is coming along. The top is finished and i have the sides basted on before doing th real seam. I dont really like making seat covers, they stress me out.
I revised the mounts on the taillight and it is finished. i probably will paint it black, lol.
I revised the mounts on the taillight and it is finished. i probably will paint it black, lol.
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27 May 2015 06:14
tail light turned out nice!
is that the stock lens?
leon
is that the stock lens?
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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27 May 2015 10:31531blackbanshee wrote: tail light turned out nice!
is that the stock lens?
leon
Thanks Leon, Its a aftermarket LED item originally for a honda monkey.
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Re: Saving a 1980 750 twin.
27 May 2015 10:59
I wouldn't paint it, I'd clear coat it. Too nice to hide. 
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27 May 2015 12:31DoctoRot wrote:531blackbanshee wrote: tail light turned out nice!
is that the stock lens?
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Thanks Leon, Its a aftermarket LED item originally for a honda monkey.
sure looks "right"on there.
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: Saving a 1980 750 twin.
27 May 2015 12:44
Cool stuff man, some real talent here. Sub'd
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Re: Saving a 1980 750 twin.
27 May 2015 15:30 - 27 May 2015 15:32
Thanks guys. On a particularly awesome note, State Patrol contacted me yesterday telling me they had an opening in the schedule today if i would like to come in early for an inspection. Called in sick to work, then cobbled some shit together making sure all the lights and brake worked, and passed the inspection. :woohoo: The officer didn't even look at the bike she was just interested in the VINs, so i probably didn't need to stay up till 5 am troubleshooting the lighting system. Now i can register it and start the 3 year probation period for the title. Stoked!
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