KZ400 Project
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Sweet! I used to build and ride choppers before I got hurt. I loved building Yamaha XS 650 chops, but the smaller KZ bikes work out really well too. I still have a Honda CB750 big bore cafe racer project I plan to finish one day. I think I can still ride a full suspension bike. Hard tails are out of the question though. At least for anything over a 10-15 minute ride. Keep up the good work.
This was the nicest chop I built in my opinion. I built another that made it in to a national magazine. There was a full two page article with big color photos. That was one of the proudest days of my life. Too bad I got hurt and gave it all up.
This was the nicest chop I built in my opinion. I built another that made it in to a national magazine. There was a full two page article with big color photos. That was one of the proudest days of my life. Too bad I got hurt and gave it all up.
Wow...that thing is coming along nicely! Perfect stretch and rake. What are your plans for the tank?
white trash said:
That suicide shift is awesome! 8) As far as the tank goes I want to get the bike somewhat together so I don't end up with a cool tank that doesn't flow with the rest of the bike.
I made a few gussets and finished welding the frame.
Looking good 
I finally took some more pictures! I started making a tank because by the time I made the original tank look like I wanted it to it would have been more work than just starting from scratch. :roll:
I just got back from a week in Vegas and it gave me some time to think about my project. I finished tigging the gas tank and so far no leaks!!! I also made a seat pan and mounts. Now I need to figure out the forward controls and linkages.
I've been slacking on taking new pictures but snapped a few today. I lowered the forks 2", got the fender mounted, made some pegs and made a cool sissy bar.
So sweet!! What colors are you thinking about?
Black frame, orange and white metal flake tank with some cool pinstripes 8)
That's one sweet ride ya got there, it turned out great!! It will definitely be turning some heads.
Rat Rod said:
You and me both! The springs I put on the seat probably won't help much because I only weigh 145lbs, I can jump on the seat and the springs don't move at all. :roll:
Still making progress
I got out of school at noon this week because of finals so I had some extra time to work on my bike! I laced up some wheels and painted some more parts, hopefully I can get the engine in tomorrow.
In the sun the tank looks awesome with all the flake in it but when I took the pictures it was overcast, as soon as I took the pics it started to rain :roll:
diggin that yellow fog lamp look. is that the stock gas cap? im feelin it too! 8) and im jealous...i havent touched my 440 project since october... 
