82' KZ440 Cafe' Brat Build: Carb tuning & exhaust fly by!
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Big-D
Been Around the Block
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
Its definitely worn. As far as replacement, check ebay but more than likely that price will be the same as getting one from the dealer. I personally went down a lot of teeth on mine to get more top end, but have yet to get it finished.
I will let some of the others chime in on opinions, etc
Its definitely worn. As far as replacement, check ebay but more than likely that price will be the same as getting one from the dealer. I personally went down a lot of teeth on mine to get more top end, but have yet to get it finished.
I will let some of the others chime in on opinions, etc
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
Will do, and I agree. I know about the slack in the chain etc... I never pressure wash my bikes, always by hand.
My front tire showed up just now. I have the stocks sitting in the car, on my break I will have them mounted and will post pictures then. I'll have them mounted over the weekend.
The Shinko's 712's look way better in person.
Swivel said:
Will do, and I agree. I know about the slack in the chain etc... I never pressure wash my bikes, always by hand.
My front tire showed up just now. I have the stocks sitting in the car, on my break I will have them mounted and will post pictures then. I'll have them mounted over the weekend.
The Shinko's 712's look way better in person.
cyclefreak
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
I like it!
I like it!
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
Correct, 19" Front with a 110/90 and a 16" with a 130/90 Skinko 712
I'll have to check it out. I really dig the 70's & 80's stock paint schemes. Pin stripping, nice color's etc...
It's actually Rustoleum Gloss Black High Temp, lays out really nice.
Thanks, I appreciate it. From my initial plans it has morphed into more of a Bratracker thing...not sure what to call it.
marla_do said:
Correct, 19" Front with a 110/90 and a 16" with a 130/90 Skinko 712
I'll have to check it out. I really dig the 70's & 80's stock paint schemes. Pin stripping, nice color's etc...
It's actually Rustoleum Gloss Black High Temp, lays out really nice.
cyclefreak said:
Thanks, I appreciate it. From my initial plans it has morphed into more of a Bratracker thing...not sure what to call it.
cyclefreak
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
keep up the good work. I have been looking for an early 80's 550cc to build. Anxious to see how this one turns out.
keep up the good work. I have been looking for an early 80's 550cc to build. Anxious to see how this one turns out.
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
Thanks guys.
I just wish I had more time on my hands. Lot's of little details I would like to accomplish but also trying to get it ready to ride. 45 hours a week at work, house work, married + dogs & horses. Keeping up our land etc... I usually only have a few hours a week to work on it.
I made the tray removable as along with all the electronics. In case I change things around it will be easier in the long run. I wanted to run one of those super small battery's but didn't feel like spending $100-170 on one. I guess it would be worth it, less hassle etc...
I am starting to literally hate the seat, about to ditch the hole thing. I got an idea in my head for a seat pan and keep the stock raised rear hoop.
Thanks guys.
I just wish I had more time on my hands. Lot's of little details I would like to accomplish but also trying to get it ready to ride. 45 hours a week at work, house work, married + dogs & horses. Keeping up our land etc... I usually only have a few hours a week to work on it.
I made the tray removable as along with all the electronics. In case I change things around it will be easier in the long run. I wanted to run one of those super small battery's but didn't feel like spending $100-170 on one. I guess it would be worth it, less hassle etc...
I am starting to literally hate the seat, about to ditch the hole thing. I got an idea in my head for a seat pan and keep the stock raised rear hoop.
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
Well, it's together and running. Put 50 miles on it last week. I need to put mufflers back on, getting tired of how loud it is.
Battery position will be changing, and I need to finish my box.
Seat...I hate it with a passion. Got some sheet metal and some foam. Going for a slim seat that goes with the step frame. Opinions?
Well, it's together and running. Put 50 miles on it last week. I need to put mufflers back on, getting tired of how loud it is.
Battery position will be changing, and I need to finish my box.
Seat...I hate it with a passion. Got some sheet metal and some foam. Going for a slim seat that goes with the step frame. Opinions?
GmanGS450
Active Member
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
The project is looking great man. I used a smaller battery on my project gs450, it helped in locating a better position for a battery box. Your stock battery looks about the same size as mine was, I went to WALLY WORLD and picked up the smallest motorcycle battery they have for like 29$.
Looking good though.
The project is looking great man. I used a smaller battery on my project gs450, it helped in locating a better position for a battery box. Your stock battery looks about the same size as mine was, I went to WALLY WORLD and picked up the smallest motorcycle battery they have for like 29$.
Looking good though.
M.B Co
Coast to Coast
Re: 82' KZ440 Build
Thanks, I guess to me overall the bike is "okay". I was limited on time working on it, 1-2 hours here and there over the course of....months....you don't get a lot done. I wanted a large attention to detail, nice parts. But that wasn't going to happen. The wife hates the motorcycle, hates me buying things for it, and hates me working on it. So even getting this far I am happy. I had a 04' GSXR 750 5-6 years ago when I first met my wife, had a close friend pass away and sold the bike shortly after. She knew how hard it was for me, and having this KZ handed down to me, well it was her idea. So props to her IMO.
It's actually slightly smaller than stock. I tried to find something with same specs to stock and enough to accommodate the electrics. It's a BikeMaster TrueGel. I wanted super small, but didn't want to pay the super big price for one.
GmanGS450 said:
Thanks, I guess to me overall the bike is "okay". I was limited on time working on it, 1-2 hours here and there over the course of....months....you don't get a lot done. I wanted a large attention to detail, nice parts. But that wasn't going to happen. The wife hates the motorcycle, hates me buying things for it, and hates me working on it. So even getting this far I am happy. I had a 04' GSXR 750 5-6 years ago when I first met my wife, had a close friend pass away and sold the bike shortly after. She knew how hard it was for me, and having this KZ handed down to me, well it was her idea. So props to her IMO.
It's actually slightly smaller than stock. I tried to find something with same specs to stock and enough to accommodate the electrics. It's a BikeMaster TrueGel. I wanted super small, but didn't want to pay the super big price for one.
