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18 Feb 2017 15:57 #754517
by Buzzard53
1980 KZ550 LTD
2016 HONDA GOLDWING F6B
U.S.A.F. 1972-1976
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I have wanted to build a cafe racer for many years but never seriously looked for a suitable bike.
After my brother and I went to last years Barber Vintage festival the desire to get a project going got stronger.
He beat me to the start by getting his own KZ550 a little while ago and is "happily" working on the tear down and rebuild in Fla.
I recently found a basket case 1980 KZ550 LTD that needed a new home so I made the purchase.
This one has potential but will require a bunch of work.
So while I contemplate what the final design will be I'll go ahead and begin striping it down to the frame .
The forum seems to have a lot of information and good members that will be an excellent resource.
Y'all ride safe.
Buzzard53
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After my brother and I went to last years Barber Vintage festival the desire to get a project going got stronger.
He beat me to the start by getting his own KZ550 a little while ago and is "happily" working on the tear down and rebuild in Fla.
I recently found a basket case 1980 KZ550 LTD that needed a new home so I made the purchase.
This one has potential but will require a bunch of work.
So while I contemplate what the final design will be I'll go ahead and begin striping it down to the frame .
The forum seems to have a lot of information and good members that will be an excellent resource.
Y'all ride safe.
Buzzard53
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1980 KZ550 LTD
2016 HONDA GOLDWING F6B
U.S.A.F. 1972-1976
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18 Feb 2017 16:01 #754518
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Welcome, pics?
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18 Feb 2017 16:56 #754524
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Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
Replied by ThatGPzGuy on topic Newbie in North Carolina
Welcome from neighboring GA.
The LTDs usually require a lot of work to get the café look but it can be done.
The LTDs usually require a lot of work to get the café look but it can be done.
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
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20 Feb 2017 06:33 #754635
by Bama704
1977 KZ900
Carbs are late model 1975 28mm
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Welcome, looking forward to seeing some pics. What part of NC are you from? I live in Charlotte. Lots of good info and people on this site.
1977 KZ900
Carbs are late model 1975 28mm
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