KSHER Design
1981 KZ 550
Tear Down
Alternator
The KZ Revival involved all areas of the motorcycle. The air box was replaced with four pod filters and a large portion of the electrical system was rewired. The brakes and drivetrain were functioning with a few decades of grime to scrape through. Once a general clean up was performed the focus switched to changing the Kawasaki's styling.
The KZ Revival involved all areas of the motorcycle. The air box was replaced with four pod filters and a large portion of the electrical system was rewired. The brakes and drivetrain were functioning with a few decades of grime to scrape through. Once a general clean up was performed the focus switched to changing the Kawasaki's styling.
The seat requires a base, I made the aesthetic decision to use wood. Once the the seat foam was rounded to comfort I began on upholstery.
There are two layers of Neoprene. The seams are alternating for water resistance. A synthetic leather is used for the outer shell. The wood is held on with rubber wedges, attached with wood screws.
