As I wrote in previous post, the best thing in projects started from the scratch is freedom of parts choice. And moreover, Kawasaki KZ650 is not completely new for me; I have its direct descendant, Kawasaki Zephyr 750, in my…
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Sorry for keep you without fresh information for so long. I wasn’t idling or resting on my laurels after CB815 was finished. I just had no time for such thing, as I had a lot of work to do: cleaning…
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For all the time of Zephyr 750 cafe-racer kits manufacturing I received few requests about custom colour of seat upholstery but even with my positive answer it never came to work. And at last it happened: I got an order…
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So, now my main task in this project is CB815 engine run-in. After first 1000km it will be ready for full throttle and thus for Dyno stand, to be measured and finally adjusted. I am looking forward to this moment…
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And here is a time laps video of Honda CB815 cafe-racer assembling. I was really disappointed by the quality of shots I got from from GoPro Hero 3+ Silver edition. May be next time I’ll use something else as pictures…
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And here is another traditional for gazzz-garage projects’ section: photo of cafe-racer’ details. I worked out my Honda CB815 Eight Fifteen design down to the smallest features. But even as every feature is result of my creative inspiration, it is…
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So, CB815 cafe-racer is assembled, adjusted and checked. But project is not finished until break in is done. And while I make first runs, you may enjoy complete set of motorcycle photos, so-called walk around. I couldn’t decide which of…
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Frame: modified Honda CB750 RC42 Seven Fifty Engine: high performance custom mix of CB750 RC42 and CBX750 RC17 with 815ccm barrels. Ported and polished cylinder head channels. Engine also was glass blasted, painted and all its covers polished. CBX750 six gears…
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Meanwhile my motorcycle was ready for first start. I removed valve cover and fed cylinder head with oil and pressed the oil through the oil channels. Then I installed valve cover again, removed spark plugs and cranked engine with starter…
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