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August 27, 2021
Kawasaki KZ650 cafe-racer, KZ650: engine, Zephyr, Zephyr 750
I think many KZ650, KZ750, GPZ750 and Zephyr 750 owners, who overhaul engines of their bikes have questions if the primary chain needs to be replaced. This part is expensive, so no wonder that thinking…
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July 23, 2021
cafe racer, cafe-racer parts, Kawasaki Zephyr 550 cafe-racer kit, Zephyr
And here we go: moulds for Kawasaki Zephyr 400-550 cafe-racer kit are ready, as well as the first two sets of real fibreglass parts. And even if it took longer than I was expecting (and…
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gazzz
July 5, 2021
cafe-racer parts, Kawasaki Zephyr 400-550, Zephyr
Some time ago I was refreshing Keihin carburetors for the Kawasaki Zephyr 400/550. Nothing special, just ordinary cleaning, O-rings and gaskets replacing. However, it came to me that it’s a good chance to shoot another…
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gazzz
November 29, 2020
cafe racer, cafe-racer parts, Zephyr, Zephyr 750, Zephyr 750 cafe-racer, Zephyrs with kits
When 13 long years ago I suddenly fell in love with Kawasaki Zephyr 750, I was dreaming about a spoked wheeled D-model in black/grey painting which was a tribute to the early Z1 painting scheme. …
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November 13, 2020
memories, Zephyr, Zephyr 750
Another couple of findings from my photo archive. I shot these photos exactly 12 years ago. As far as I remember, that year I had a very late vacation which I spent visiting my parents….
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gazzz
October 29, 2020
memories, Zephyr, Zephyr 750
I was rummaging through my photo archives in search of one particular photo when I stumbled on this photo which I shot in 2008. My archive consists of RAW files downloaded from my cameras. When…
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October 21, 2020
cafe racer, Zephyr, Zephyr 750, Zephyr 750 cafe-racer, Zephyrs with kits
Through the years of kits manufacturing we posted quite a lot of photos of our clients’ motorcycles. And every one of Zephyr was unique, as unique were ideas of their owners. With words ‘Ci joint…
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October 5, 2020
cafe racer, cafe-racer parts, Zephyr, Zephyr 750 cafe-racer
It’s quite a rare occasion when two kits with brown and black seats were ordered almost simultaneously and thus I’ve got an occasion to see them ready side by side in my workshop. And talking…
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gazzz
September 27, 2020
cafe racer, Zephyr, Zephyr 750 cafe-racer, Zephyrs with kits
What makes a man happy? Meeting like-minded craftsman. Sharing insights with somebody who shall understand and appreciate. Receiving an acknowledgement from the client for design and work well done. Realizing that his design might be…
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