dorifto240 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 After years of being somewhat sensible (and not having enough money), I finally caved and picked up a basketcase 1986 Kawasaki 750R off craigslist for $300. And before too long I should be up and riding with everyone this summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Congrats and to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RC51 John Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Welcome!!! get that thing running and start ridin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks everyone, and I'm one step closer to riding. I just finished the initial mounting of the gas tank. I just need to modify the rear bracket and bolt it in. After that:Mount headlights.Create headlight covers.Make custom seatCustom fairingsPaintRide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbrGirl Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 and hope to see you out and about soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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e-flores Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocar Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 welcome and post some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Pics and updates....we like us some project bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome and good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollFace Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome. I think you have a whole new appreciation for your bike when you practically build it yourself.....and if you pay out the ass for a new one, but ya know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrjess0815 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome to the site!! GL with the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kawi kid Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 howdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Alright here are some pics of the project. And a brief explanation. The original gas tank was shot, so I picked up one off of an 89 Ninja 600 and pulled out the drill and grinder. I had to relocate the rubber stops back about 2 inches. and I pulled the petcock from my tank (which I tore down and cleaned up) and used it on the new tank. In addition to that, I stripped the paint off some of the engine parts, and the foot pegs and I'm currently working on polishing them to a ridiculous level of shine. Call me neurotic...Don't let the photo fool you, the dog is gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I'm waiting on headlights to come in off of ebay, and then I'm going to rework the seat and rear fender. My goal is to have the engine fired up this week, and have it on the road by the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relboc Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 IT'S ALIVE!!!! After a little coughing and sputtering she fired right up and sounds great. The carbs need cleaned out, but apart from that she's good to go!And the headlights arrived today off of ebay. Just wait till you see what I'm cooking up right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 The tank is bolted on and squared away! And i picked up a set of drag handlebars from Rice Paddy. That place is like a candy storeAll that's left:HeadlightsSeatFairingsPaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 sweet. keep the street fighter pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Good job! Keep it up....getting warmer and warmer outside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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