Wiz goes cafe

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There was a guy on the Adventure Riders forum that took a clapped-out Connie and made it naked. Don't think he ever completed the project documentation on-site but it looked like a good concept - actually looked much like a Seca when he took off the fairing/tail and grafted on a XS400 headlight and built a custom seat.

 

Yes, could be an interesting project......

 

I'm not usually one for Kawasakis, but I'm sure yours will look awesome. You do a great job on your bikes and can't wait to see this one done.

 

I've got to say that Goose's Kwacka still looks horny after all these years.

Go on Wiz!!

I wonder how the police would react??!!

 

It will have lights & brakes, markie........

 

Thanks Wiz. Can't wait to see you in action.

 

What a difference a day makes ;o)

 

Hey wiz, I've been following your newest pickup....I've tried to stay away from cafe`'ing anthing as I'm worried it will activate the "go fast" button in my brain(and I'll end up broken) but looking at that bike, from this angle it looks to me like a sleeker tank, getting rid of all that clutter at the top of the triples and a smaller front fender and a different exhaust could do wonders.....then it would be time for all the detail goodies such as speciality brakes, grips, controls and trim, you know, the stuff that drains the wallet<LOL>....enjoy your build. It's always fun watching another guy's perspective come to life and as many others here have noted, you do nice, well thought out work.

jeff

 

How many 2 stroke triples have you got Jeff!!

 

JeffK, I'm going with that tank, it's 'beamy'to master the radiator + I might want to go on a looooong journey.
Before I go any further I need to know I have a strong running motor, so, get the valves in spec', check the comp'then pull the carbs for a clean & sync.

 

are those the cow shim under bucket shims ?
from time to time kzrider folks seem to strip the cam cap bolts, yours is a newer design but be careful anyhow

 

have you driven it yet ? you know the motor is based of the old zx11 and zrx motor with milder cams. I never had a problem with my zx but if it was ridden pretty hard they have a bad time with 2nd gear. They also have a oiling problem with #3 rod .They might have fixed the problem. If it is ever dropped the way the pan is shaped and pick up position till they stall they have no oil pressure it shows its evel head after a few thousand miles. There is a tip over switch that kills the motor if it falls you can get if your worried. I had a zrx and a ninja both with low miles and never had a problem

 

C'mon - -Wizard doesn't drop bikes !!

But I can't believe you wouldn't want to enjoy the whole "sport touring" sensation before the tear-down. Isn't it "winter" there??

 

Yeh winter, been raining all week.
Polock, no shims under buckets here I'm glad to say, just good old ajdustable tappets, all 16 of them ;o)

 

Wiz, I read with interest your observation about the weather. Winter time and raining. It is as summer here in the state of Washington as it is winter where you are and we have not had 6 sunny days since the first of the year! PLENTY of rain though. I love the rainy weather but I have just about had enough.

Ride safe and stay dry!

Loren

 

Wiz, I was looking at the fiche for that bike. Interesting valve train, very clever. Wait until you take the carbs apart; some interesting design "licks" in there. Also noticed that virtually every part is still available, and not super expensive. There's even a separate section in the fiche called "carburetor parts."

Looks massive. Good luck "paring" it down.

 

Pictures of the Keihin CVK 32 carbs.........

 

Watches with anticipation

 

Would be cool to adapt a "remote" idle adjuster to the XJ rack now that I've used them on the GL1500 and the ZZR1200.