kpke RZ500
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Re: kpke RZ500
And closer yet to claiming victory on this build
I am still working on my DB Challenge video but here is someone elses clip from up in "the city" yesterday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iThfSQ1cXuk
I am still working on my DB Challenge video but here is someone elses clip from up in "the city" yesterday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iThfSQ1cXuk
Ken's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
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Re: kpke RZ500
So very nice- love it!!
84 RZ350-Toomeys,SCR milled head, stk 26 carbs,300 M, 35 P, stock regrooved needles AS 2.5 turns out,stk air box,Banshee reeds Zeel non-progr CDI,TSRL Program YPVS,alum rad,R6 shock,GV emulators w/RT springs,fork brace,Shindy steering damper.
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Re: kpke RZ500
Its not my "cup of tea" (too modern looking).
but its sooo well done.
and you ride it
unlike a lot of hybrids.
but its sooo well done.
and you ride it
unlike a lot of hybrids.
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: kpke RZ500
Copied over from 500 side...
Today I put the gold tuning forks on the tank. It took me about an hour to decide placement.
I was able to get someone to cover oncall duties for a couple hours so a short ride in beautiful 70 degree weather sure was nice.
Some local phone photos.
Had to do about 100 yards of dirt riding to get this one. I think the blimp will be heading over to the Super Bowl in Santa Clara shortly.
Today I put the gold tuning forks on the tank. It took me about an hour to decide placement.
I was able to get someone to cover oncall duties for a couple hours so a short ride in beautiful 70 degree weather sure was nice.
Some local phone photos.
Had to do about 100 yards of dirt riding to get this one. I think the blimp will be heading over to the Super Bowl in Santa Clara shortly.
Ken's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
Re: kpke RZ500
That has to be the BEST custom RZ 500 that I seen!!!! Great job on a beautiful machine Ken
How about another video of it idling/running
Charlie
How about another video of it idling/running
Charlie
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Re: kpke RZ500
What a great bike.... love it!
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Re: kpke RZ500
Thanks for the compliments fellas! I really appreciate it.
Charlie, I hope to get out for a ride this coming weekend with the GoPro.
I have 2 RAM mounts kind of permanently mounted on my thrasher that I use for the GoPro. The problem with this bike and the R1 is I have a hard time finding a good place to mount the GoPro. I rigged a mount that can clamp onto the mirror but it shakes quite a bit. Maybe I will break down and stick one of the sticky mounts on my helmet. Just maybe.
Charlie, I hope to get out for a ride this coming weekend with the GoPro.
I have 2 RAM mounts kind of permanently mounted on my thrasher that I use for the GoPro. The problem with this bike and the R1 is I have a hard time finding a good place to mount the GoPro. I rigged a mount that can clamp onto the mirror but it shakes quite a bit. Maybe I will break down and stick one of the sticky mounts on my helmet. Just maybe.
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Re: kpke RZ500
i think there is a mount that uses the cap heads from the filler surround. (assuming its an aircraft style filler)
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: kpke RZ500
Ken ,
what can I say about your 500 , one of the best modern examples out there and you know what ,
my hat off to you because you ride and enjoy your bikes ,
believe it or not I was observing yesterday those photos for over an hour.
Also I follow all your riding videos ............ some I view twice and more. Nice calm riding skills .
PS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlbRQZghZLY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Petros
what can I say about your 500 , one of the best modern examples out there and you know what ,
my hat off to you because you ride and enjoy your bikes ,
believe it or not I was observing yesterday those photos for over an hour.
Also I follow all your riding videos ............ some I view twice and more. Nice calm riding skills .
PS :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlbRQZghZLY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Petros
Re: kpke RZ500
Petros,
Thank you so much for the compliments.
It's a good damn thing you do not have a mechanical speedometer on that GSXR. You would be blowing springs and gears out of the thing.
Google tells me when you maxed out your speedo at 299 kmh (and you were still going), that seems to equal approximately 185.79 mph.
With all due respect bro, I must say, “The Petros” is nucking futs.
It's nice to see you hanging around here a bit.
Stay safe.
Thank you so much for the compliments.
It's a good damn thing you do not have a mechanical speedometer on that GSXR. You would be blowing springs and gears out of the thing.
Google tells me when you maxed out your speedo at 299 kmh (and you were still going), that seems to equal approximately 185.79 mph.
With all due respect bro, I must say, “The Petros” is nucking futs.
It's nice to see you hanging around here a bit.
Stay safe.
Ken's Garage
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Re: kpke RZ500
299 and pulling like a train still. Sick power and riding for sure. WOW
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