That's one of the few attractive KZ750 Twins I've seen. It's a strangely proportioned motor that's tough to make look right. And I like the seat — slightly dished with a bit of a bustle, but still looks reasonably comfortable.
EDIT: Looking closer, the leaking fluid from the rear master cylinder is a shame, as are the rusty bits here and there...shoddy details that knock my enthusiasm down a notch. The crud on the starter, however, implies that this bike actually gets ridden some, so I can give it a pass.
My R5.
Back in '71, when this bike was made, I had a Ducati 250 Diana that was no match for these hot two strokes. This bike is as I would have built it for weekend club racing except for the light & pretty Vintage Smoke rearsets and modern tires.
Before people cry photoshop foul I admit to laying a white sheet on the ground to pick up highlights, and then cloning out the sheet (poorly!).
Jag, don't make me initiate a "if you don't have anything nice to say" rule in this thread. You're bordering on being a dick just for the sake of being a dick.
Jag, don't make me initiate a "if you don't have anything nice to say" rule in this thread. You're bordering on being a dick just for the sake of being a dick.
Your house, your rules.
I still maintain it is stupid to be actively working to attract this type of junk here when it could be so much more.
But no need to be a broken record and a dick about it any more, I'll cut the shit and be done with it. Clearly my voice has been heard and things just are what they are.
That's one of the few attractive KZ750 Twins I've seen. It's a strangely proportioned motor that's tough to make look right. And I like the seat — slightly dished with a bit of a bustle, but still looks reasonably comfortable.
EDIT: Looking closer, the leaking fluid from the rear master cylinder is a shame, as are the rusty bits here and there...shoddy details that knock my enthusiasm down a notch. The crud on the starter, however, implies that this bike actually gets ridden some, so I can give it a pass.
I agree that's one of the best looking KZ twins I've seen as well.
I think that may not be a leaking rear MC, but some older road grime spilling off the inner fender onto the front of the swingarm and the muffler. Bonus points for having an inner fender.
I agree that's one of the best looking KZ twins I've seen as well.
I think that may not be a leaking rear MC, but some older road grime spilling off the inner fender onto the front of the swingarm and the muffler. Bonus points for having an inner fender.
I startrd by cutting the rear of the frame to accept a café loop. --
I thought since I eleminated the air box and added a pod filter I would have to put bigger jets in it. I tried everything from putting bigger jets in the carb to drilling out the jets but nothing worked. Again, I turned to the forums and someone suggested taking off the pod filter and see how it runs. That was it, the carb wasn't getting enough air. Now I had to get creative. I ended up making a stack for the carb out of some aluminum and stainless steel screen.
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I built this bike with $1,000 and thats including buying the bike. I made what I could and visited a few swap meets to find parts. The bike will be for sale as soon as I get time to get to the DMV and have the title changed over.
You have been hitting the wrong forums
I am glad for you that the bike is together and in a sell-able state (besides the paperwork of course). Now read here - hell you have been a member for a while! - an learn some.
I'm posting this not because I care about any BOTM thing but because I want to share it with you all... While it's not a "cafe racer" it is a racer...
And it reps what I love.. building bikes from the ground op...
That Commando is really nice, but a bit too shiny for me.
The KZ twin on the other hand is a revelation. Stock they just look awkward and a little ugly. That one has been transformed with some very nice work and interesting design and fabrication details. If it leaks it can be fixed. The front fender for example is nicely done and so is that TZ like inner rear fender. Key under the seat is minimalist and lots of other nice details. It looks well balanced and well executed.
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