Kawasaki KZ750 by Chad Hodge

The name Chad Hodge should sound familiar. He designed the sensational Bullitt helmet concept a few years ago—a retro, full-face design that's since been picked up by Bell and is about to go on sale. Originally from Louisville, Chad works as industrial designer out of his shop in Brooklyn. This 1978-model Kawasaki KZ750B is his first custom build and, coincidentally, the first motorcycle he ever owned. “I got it 10 years ago when I was 18 but never got it running right”, says Chad. “The starter clutch was toast and the kickshaft bent, so I abandoned it for other bikes....