No, They are $75.00 ebay shocks. They seem surprisingly well made.
reelinfeele said:
78 kz400 cafe build
- Thread starter MILLENNIUM FALCON
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RustyOlive
Been Around the Block
just starting to read your thread from the beginning.. I cheated and jumped to the end to see the pic's lol.. bike is coming along nicely.
Thanks! it was kind of a last minute idea but I really like how it turned out.
TheChild said:
Re: 78 kz400 cafe build Speed holes
I drilled some speed holes in the rear hub. I should have the rear wheel mounted tomorrow! Then I will be moving onto the front end.
I drilled some speed holes in the rear hub. I should have the rear wheel mounted tomorrow! Then I will be moving onto the front end.
valvesprung
Over 1,000 Posts
Nice work man
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
The bike is looking outrageous. On that hub I'd profile the holes, and jump up one size on the outer holes just to clean it up, and add some visual depth respectively. On the whole, this is one clean ass build so far brother. Keep it up.
Thanks! I went with the smaller holes to miss the webbing on the back side of the hub. I don't think it would weaken it too much but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
CrescentSon said:
I was planning on getting the rear wheel mounted and starting on the forks tonight but.........................I don't think its happening. Another day. ???
Syke
General neer'n do-well and Rocker since 1964.
Don't worry about it. You're not on a schedule, this doesn't have to get done by tomorrow, and we're not even close to summer yet. You've got at least 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 months riding season ahead of you (I'm an old Johnstown boy, I know). Besides, if you rush you'll; a. Possibly mess something up that will disgust you later, and, b. Get so obsessed on finishing the bike that it'll kill a lot of the enjoyment of building it.
Take a break. Go get laid.
And, if it makes you feel any better, my Bonnie's been blocking up my shop for six weeks now. On a carburetor rebuild. Two stinking carburetors.
Take a break. Go get laid.
And, if it makes you feel any better, my Bonnie's been blocking up my shop for six weeks now. On a carburetor rebuild. Two stinking carburetors.
biker_reject
Over 1,000 Posts
Looks awesome. Looks like you've done everything right!
Thanks guys! Yeah tell me about it, I had finals this week. Now i'm back to "just" working full time so I should have alot more time to work on the bike. I got the forks/clip-ons/headlight ears on last night I will post some picture later tonight.
valvesprung
Over 1,000 Posts
Where'd you get the headlight ears? All the ones I've found im that style only go down to 35mm forks
I got it from dime city. It says its only for 35mm forks but it comes with bushings that work. Its a pain but you can cut them down and they work fine.
valvesprung said:Where'd you get the headlight ears? All the ones I've found im that style only go down to 35mm forks
platkeyboy
Been Around the Block
Looking awesome. You know, at the rate the bike-of-the-month nominations are going (1 so far), you can have the KZ done and give Ringo's CB some competition. Haha. I actually found this thread because went looking for a bike that could give him a run for his money, just for kicks. I would say you're going in the right direction. I am a bit jealous.
