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Intro - z650 cafe racer from the ACT

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Hiya - thought since i own a z650 and i badger Gos all the time i might as well join up here where the info is!

My name is Al and im Canberra.

I bought the bike a few years ago and about a year ago i started pulling it apart and restoring it. It ran when i got it (albeit very roughly) so i decided to turn it into a cafe racer, general tidy up, replace some bits, clean up and paint other bits, clean out carbs etc - if i cant register it i will just use it on the track.

Hasnt cost me that much because i have been buying most things from z1, ebay and doing the work myself. The gold paint was done at a shop here in canberra and was the most expensive thing so far - although he did it for a good price.

Anyway - Gday all. btw - i am looking for a cheap sports bike (maybe a zx9) if anyone has one for sale frop me a PM.

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That z650 looks great!
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It sure is looking tidy, I can't wait to see it out on the road with the Surfer :kuda:
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Drool :o
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Hi Al - that looks great!! :kuda:
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Mick C wrote:It sure is looking tidy, I can't wait to see it out on the road with the Surfer :kuda:

oh yeah - and mickC has provided plenty of assiatnce during the build aswell....
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G'day and welcome mate

Awesome looking bike, you've done a nice job on her. Is that a GSXR750 tail? Fits well. The paint looks sensational too.

BTW don't forget to whack a chain on before you try going for a ride :D
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Nice Z mate!! If your after a 9, check out the for sale section. I think Mick Dundee has one for sale? :)
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OMG that's BEAUTIFUL!!! Is it wrong for me to do something similar to mine? Not exactly but same same? That looks STUNNING! Might get a second set of bodywork for it.

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WOW... just... WOW... J.
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nice bike Al!!! 8) welcome :kuda:
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That is one very sexy restoration indeedi, very nice and welcome :D :kuda:
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Awesome job Al, I love it.
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That looks so cool! Well done :D

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