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New member Bobber build
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The problem with Bobbers is, a lot of them don't get finished and that's the shame of it.
"I don't care much for quitters son." (John Wayne}
If you do it well, You'll get my respect.
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z1kzonly wrote: Now take this classic! KZ650 Bobber, custom, cafe racer, right out of the TV show (almost).
Nothing like 3/4" foam on a piece of sheet metal and clip on handle bars.
A lot of work went in to this one.
$1500, and you can be bobbin in no time!
buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/5295489262.html
That's actually not half bad looking (for bobber fighters) and I'm sure the more economical route than buying an original and customizing away.
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
Andrew
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I would tell you to blow it out your ass but you already havedavido wrote: Welcome to the site Spratz. Nice looking bike.It should make the job a lot easier than if you started with a wreck. For the ignition switch,I know the old Honda CB500 had it mounted on the frame below the tank.You might be able to find an old one of those. There is a big market in CB restoration so you might even be able to find a new repro one.
Forward controls,I dont know. Probably look around the breakers for a set off an old cruiser. Plenty to choose from.
Make sure to post plenty of photos. Its good for yourself to see the progress and to check how something fitted together. it also makes for a good read.
Good luck with your build.
P.S.
Dont be put off by the puritan fringe here. It seems to have become a regular thing. Some sort of initiation it would seem.
There are plenty of people here though ready to help and give positive advice.
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KZ1000CSR (1981)
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TDM900 (2003)
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CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)
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This is an instance where homicide should be justified.650ed wrote: Then there's one of my favorites where a member turned a KZ650-C1 into junk that he later scraped after cutting it to shreds. I think it boosted up the value of my C1. Ed
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Or Greek Texas sliders, Texas red hots, shity canoes, scum dogs or whatever you call them.
Then youtube some of the gassy, loud ass farts ? see WTF this megaphone horn is all about?
I'm not a rocket scientist, but I would ASSume you are trying to turn up the decibal level of your flatchuence!
"why do farts smell?" So death people can enjoy them! :lol:
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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watch out for the "Pile On"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
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