1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Lejaun79 » Fri May 24, 2013 5:31 pm

I saw your post a while back and that's when I decided to use similar pegs to you.

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Lejaun79 » Sun Jun 09, 2013 2:38 pm

Here it is 99% complete, going to put a HID Xenin headlight kit on tomorrow.

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby JorgenL » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:17 pm

Nice job... now ride it!!

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Alastair1 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:39 am

I like the idea of bike modification, because now it looks more good and also attractive.... well what your experience bout this oldie? Because I like this bike but never rode ever in life. but its my wish to own this bike once. Thanks

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Fixxxated » Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:04 pm

That's... absolutely brilliant. So much black, with the right amount of chrome. Did you powder coat the engine?
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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Lejaun79 » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:22 am

I had to give my engine a thin second coat yesterday, so I had no time to install the xenon kit. I will post photos & comments when I have that done tonight...hopefully.
Regarding the engine coating, No,it's normal engine spray in a can. Hopefully this cheaper way will not come and bite me on the a$$.

This is the HID Xenon kit for motorcycle I bought for R300 (+- $R30)

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Lejaun79 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:45 am

Ok bike is now 99.9% complete.
Fitted the xenon light last night and I can honestly say that it makes a huge difference. The only problem I had was to take the petrol tank off and fit the unit under it. in the middle in the frame above where the timing chain cover goes. Hopefully the heat won't be to much of a problem.

Here is another photo I took today.

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Lejaun79 » Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:14 am

So last Saturday was perfect weather for a ride, so I joined some guys I know and went for a ride.
Bike performed & handled beautifully on the mountain pass.
Here's a shot a friend took of me.

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Volker_P » Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:49 am

Great picture! :D
Wrong shoes! :lol:
Cosky's great (free) online manual: http://cosky0.tripod.com

forum links to common technical issues

If you really like this site and you would not like to see it vanish soon, have a look there: Urgent: Future of HondaCB650.com Forum

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Lejaun79 » Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:09 am

I know I know. No protection.

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Bongskit » Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:39 am

yeah!!!! beautiful bike!

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby cb650 » Sat Jun 29, 2013 6:05 am

Volker_P wrote:Great picture! :D
Wrong shoes! :lol:

Yes good looking bike.
Funny I have a pic of me racing with tennies on. Not like I was fast anyway.
Did you clean the tank out?!?!?!?!

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby JorgenL » Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:52 am

I love the picture! That's what it's all about, riding and enjoying the bike.

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby Volker_P » Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:59 am

Your foot is the first and often the only thing to be hit by the bike or something on or next to the road in most cases. Although you won't die from that I think it is even more important than a helmet.
Cosky's great (free) online manual: http://cosky0.tripod.com

forum links to common technical issues

If you really like this site and you would not like to see it vanish soon, have a look there: Urgent: Future of HondaCB650.com Forum

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Re: 1979 CB650z - going to change this into a Cafe Racer

Postby fishguymi » Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:43 pm

So I am looking at doing something similar to my 1981 cb650. This may be a stupid question but did you have to tear apart the whole engine to use the engine spray paint or do you just tape off the parts you want to leave chrome and only paint the parts that are visible?

BTW, love the bike, looks awesome!


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