!977 KZ650

m in sc · September 20, 2023, 04:18:23 PM

looks great. rattle can?

RustyRD · September 20, 2023, 07:06:40 PM

Summit racing, Nason primer

RustyRD · September 30, 2023, 05:34:24 PM

time to tackle the tank, drained and removed hardware. some additional prep work and sand with 400. I might just leave it silver, with other projects in works, time is a premium.

RustyRD · September 30, 2023, 07:51:07 PM

ok, placed the tank on it to get an idea of how it will look with all parts painted. The plan for the bike is to be a runabout and not worry if it gets wet.Might even install a rear rack, or a nelson rigg tail bag.

RustyRD · October 08, 2023, 11:30:34 AM

OK the color is silver not emerald green, I made an executive descision to go with silver instead of emerald green. The candy green being applied without a proper area will consume way too much time. I have two RD's that were getting jealous about my time spent with the KZ, so silver it is. Ready for service, not too pretty and not too ugly .....just right.

Kawtriplefreak · October 08, 2023, 12:31:12 PM

Beautiful work. I like the silver better!

RustyRD · October 08, 2023, 01:20:14 PM

OH Thank You so much, kind words, if it was the only project maybe it would be a different color, however after placing the tank on it I was convinced I was comfortable with silver. Thanks again.

m in sc · November 20, 2023, 10:28:00 AM

looks really good. I like it. well done, and the yellow wires give that late 70's touch nicely. because, we all know yellow plug wires add horsepower.

irk_miller · November 20, 2023, 02:17:08 PM

The silver looks great. If you haven't tried the Lil' Daddy Roth Rattle Bombs, give them a look in the future for a shadetree candy paint job. Their kit with Gang Green base/Custard Pie Flake/Gang Green Candy is very Kawasaki-esque. I've even done a BMW smoke paint job with the Rattle Bombs.

m in sc · November 20, 2023, 04:04:02 PM

^ just saw that and actually ordered some in a different color for mine.

RustyRD · November 21, 2023, 10:16:14 PM

I wanted to give it a period look, and yellow wires were easy and needed, I am really pleased with the Delkivic exhaust and price. 400 $ stainless And it's light.

m in sc · November 21, 2023, 10:24:06 PM

have the exact same exhaust on mine. (actually fired it up tonight) man it sounds good.

RustyRD · November 21, 2023, 10:29:25 PM

Pull the small center baffle for additional increase in dB

m in sc · November 21, 2023, 10:32:02 PM

yeah, my cb1100 one was like that, i left that one out,(was quieter than the stock exhaust with it in, i swear) but for now i'll leave this one in till i get riding it.

RustyRD · November 21, 2023, 10:45:47 PM

Yep avoid it getting misplaced, I have been thinking carb swap any ideas.

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