KZ650 cafe-racer

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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

31 Dec 2020 13:19
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A little game of reflections.



Letters gave me quite a headache.





Some additional “after” photos to make a contrast to those detailed “before” photos:

Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

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Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

31 Dec 2020 13:23
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And to finish today flooding: Happy New Year to you all! May all your dreams come true!

Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

01 Jan 2021 06:40
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Happy New Year Gazzz! You must have great skills and patience in order to accomplish that level of polishing. Best to the new year to you and to your family!
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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

01 Jan 2021 09:28
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I agree with KZ900JOE. Typically when you see items polished to that level, the sharp edges are gone and the lettering is severely compromised.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

01 Jan 2021 16:43
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Dang!! That is Sweet!! Great Job!! Chris
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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

01 Jan 2021 20:19
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Ditto!
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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

01 Jan 2021 21:43
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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

02 Jan 2021 01:54
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Thank you pals! Just doing my best.
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

05 Jan 2021 16:43 - 05 Jan 2021 16:43
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Amazing work Gazzz!
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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

19 Jan 2021 10:25
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Happy New Year Gazz! Those parts are sure shiny. Have been away for awhile. Time for me to get caught up!
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Re: KZ650 cafe-racer

22 Jan 2021 11:12
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Thank you!
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer: in progress

Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (810ccm, 4in4, spoked wheels)
Honda CB815 "Eight Fifteen" cafe-racer
Yamaha XJ "Eight Ball" cafe-racer

www.gazzz-garage.com

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