Flauski Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Made progress; seat being upholstered at Marshall Upholstery, new sprockets from Ze Germans, new gold chain from US, new steel brake lines coming from UK, I have put zorst back on, calipers fully rebuilt with new seals/pads and put back on (so I could measure up brake lines) All it will need is some wiring of the new speedo and electrics then test fire-up before strip down for frame to be slightly modded/powdered. Then I got a new toy, check my BSA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Fork it! Front forks shortened and fully rebuilt. This bike will essentially be new when I am finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustywhip Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Finished!! This is a word I have never heard you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 You forgot to shave them legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 Thats why I said "when" Crusty. Got my braided brake lines LTA spec from UK fitted up too. Finish list; Parts: Front disc brake bolts x 4 New air filters (some of the old ones rubbers have separated from filter) Rear shocks? Shorter clutch cable / throttle cables smaller battery To get running: Wiring - new speedo (removal of super huge cluster), moving of ignition, LED indicators/tail light, check suitability of wiring for H4 headlight Frame: Make cut outs for coils (different for B frame to C frame) Weld on rear disc brake bracket (different for B frame to C frame) Weld on mounting tags for rear indicators Weld mount for ignition Make mount for speedo Weld up holes in modified triple tree (anyone here weld alloy?) Blast rear fender and paint Modify /source alternative front fender WOF That is what is left to do, a MUCH smaller list now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 BJ - British or Japanese? Can't wait to have the Kwakattack complete, few local rides to get used to it then off to Christchurch to hang with my homies. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Oh the kwaka is looking sharp matey ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artyone Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Hey bro, I had a z750 twin back in the 80's which I got rid of after too many close shaves riding far too fast everywhere... shoulda just slowed down I guess. Just after I bought it a nut came outta one of the camshaft sprockets and got stuck in the primary chain so while I was saving up to buy a new primary chain I ripped all the crap off and this is what it was like when I finally got it going. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Bike runs with my own wiring Runs and revs mint, sounds great and I forgot how loud it is. Also got my seat that was recovered by Marshall Upholstery today. Norm has done an AWESOME job. Preview pic: Getting close to pulling it allllll apart again for final frame welding / powder coating. Will be good to have a bike going instead of a mini museum of bikes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Rad, looking good!!!!! Seat looks badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Flauski Posted July 13, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2014 Couple more pics outside. Can't wait! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looking awesome man. Top notch job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 So beautiful dude ! Love those gaurds ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Bout time this saw some action. Had the front and rear guards stripped of their chrome, rear guard has some hidden nasty rust. Anyone have a hook up or know a good place to get 4mm brass bullet terminals etc in nz? Vintage Connections in US is good but would rather find local. sold the beeza so this should see some new rear shocks and the final purchases soon. Also need new carb joiners as I discovered the old ones leak. Not conducive with fun on a rebuilt bike if it goes up in flames. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Yus! Thanks Dime City for free international postage. I waited a long time for this opp. Just waiting on some upgraded wiring bits including a straight wire in fuse box that replaces the poor glass fuse factory version. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihaib0nciu Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hello, I look at this wonderful project and I can only congratulate you for what you've done. Amazing. I have for two weeks a motrcycle like yours and I want to bring it in this stage. I want to ask you about handlebars, what diameter have the fork and where did you found clip-on handlebars? (mine have 39mm) And I have a second question: after you changed air filters, have you syncronized the carbs? Thanks! Mihai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Not much has changed since my last post. I have received my new wiring bits and pieces and I was in the process of slowly shortening wires in the loom. They are Tarozzi clip ons and I bought from Dimecitycycles.com (they do all sizes from 32mm-40+mm) Its not synchronising that needs to be done when changing to filters, the jetting of the carbs must be changed. Synching the carbs only makes sure all four carbs are working in synch (ie the 4 slides are all operating at the same time/height when the throttle is opened.) I checked my jetting when rebuilding my carbs and they have already been upgraded. This bike already had pod filters but they were cheap nasty ones. I will synch the carbs when its back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 This bike could be yours, see this thread; //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/47709-fs-brat-custom-kawasaki-kz650-z650-palm-nth/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Want this sorted by Distinguished Gents Ride (Sept 29) But my loom exploded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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