Robert Bolduc's 1300
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Re: Robert Bolduc's 1300
11 years 6 days ago
Suddenly my project pales in comparison.
That is the most sexy gorgeous 6 I've ever seen.
Damn, that is one NICE bike.
Let me know if ever for sale?
That is the most sexy gorgeous 6 I've ever seen.
Damn, that is one NICE bike.
Let me know if ever for sale?
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Re: Robert Bolduc's 1300
11 years 6 days ago
That is a wondrous melding of a ZRX and a KZ1300. I believe Robert has labeled it as a KZX1300R which is also very original. Beautiful work Robert! Also thanks to Phil for posting it here.
Technology wise, I'd like to learn how Robert fabricated the exhaust system. Those appear to be stock head pipes but the chrome is perfect.
Thanks for sharing. Actually we've seen some pretty spectacular 1300's of late. What is it about these Kawasaki Sixes that gives vision to these custom builders?
The talent is daunting!
Bill
Technology wise, I'd like to learn how Robert fabricated the exhaust system. Those appear to be stock head pipes but the chrome is perfect.
Thanks for sharing. Actually we've seen some pretty spectacular 1300's of late. What is it about these Kawasaki Sixes that gives vision to these custom builders?
The talent is daunting!
Bill
1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S
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Re: Robert Bolduc's 1300
11 years 5 days ago
@ Phil
would I be allowed to post these fotos in another forum (of course naming the origin)?
@ Bill
wise decision to have this bike on the front fo rthe next days, thanks.
regardZ
Holger
would I be allowed to post these fotos in another forum (of course naming the origin)?
@ Bill
wise decision to have this bike on the front fo rthe next days, thanks.
regardZ
Holger
Z1300 A1/ KZT30AG built 1979
frame KZT30A 004285
engine KZT30A 000288
location: borderland-triangle France/ Germany/ Switzerland, Europe
frame KZT30A 004285
engine KZT30A 000288
location: borderland-triangle France/ Germany/ Switzerland, Europe
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Re: Robert Bolduc's 1300
11 years 5 days ago - 11 years 5 days ago
Someone needs to send those images to Kawasaki Japan with a message saying "THIS IS HOW TO DO IT" !
They could sell a lot of that bike EVERYWHERE if they made a new one & took the time to realize how good it looks. I would buy one for a start.
Its 1000% better than a lot of the plastic boring ugly rubbish that Jap manufacturers continue to offer year in year out.........& mostly don't sell as a result.
Just imagine that as a new bike in any showroom...........how could you resist not having one ?
Big respect to the Robert for creating an iconic bike.
Pete F
They could sell a lot of that bike EVERYWHERE if they made a new one & took the time to realize how good it looks. I would buy one for a start.
Its 1000% better than a lot of the plastic boring ugly rubbish that Jap manufacturers continue to offer year in year out.........& mostly don't sell as a result.
Just imagine that as a new bike in any showroom...........how could you resist not having one ?
Big respect to the Robert for creating an iconic bike.
Pete F
Why Have Four When You Can Have Six ?
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Re: Robert Bolduc's 1300
11 years 5 days ago - 11 years 5 days ago
I tackelhappy
I used the original center of KZ1300 1982 The wheel come from a ZX14 and I removed the center and cut the left side of an inch machined and welded the two pieces together. Both wheels are machined and welded together. All welds were made with a TIG. The wheel turns strait.
I used the original center of KZ1300 1982 The wheel come from a ZX14 and I removed the center and cut the left side of an inch machined and welded the two pieces together. Both wheels are machined and welded together. All welds were made with a TIG. The wheel turns strait.
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Re: Robert Bolduc's 1300
11 years 5 days agoGo for itBigSix wrote: @ Phil
would I be allowed to post these fotos in another forum (of course naming the origin)?
Only dead fish go with the flow
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