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23 Apr 2024 02:21
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I guess some people just have "too much money" !!! This 48 cyl stroker is an amazing piece of engineering and I commend Simon Whitelock on putting it together and making it run, however $114k for a virtually un-ridable 600kg display piece seems absurd !!!!!

 
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Re: Why !!

23 Apr 2024 06:20
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23 Apr 2024 07:14
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As a poor old retiree, I can think of better things to do with that kind of money,but like Steve says,if u can,u can.But in either case,not me.
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23 Apr 2024 07:48
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That is way less than the builder said he wanted on it, I guess he came to his senses. Still I agree that's crazy money for what it is.

If you watch the YouTube video on how he built it, he used copper plumbing fittings to make the intake manifolds!
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
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08 May 2024 10:54
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As a Chopper guy who is ok with changes......YUK!!
I like to "PLAY " with pieces that are already modified that are no longer stock.
These pieces can be found for  every model/make that are no longer correct for restoration.
But THAT IS UGLY!  
    
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