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I nominate Fresh_C's "Ugly Duckling" build. It looks like what Honda could have done with the CM400T if the designers had any sense of style.
Build Thread: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=36439.0
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I was fortunate enough to see this finished bike in person earlier this week and the photos don't lie. It's amazing. Fit and finish, ergonomics (for an appropriately sized rider) exhaust sound, etc.... all of it is impressive. I'll actually be employing Fresh_C to help continue my KZ project...
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
LOVE it. Did you drop the clip-ons slightly, or is that just an optical illusion, or the result of the fork spring chop? Either way, the entire stance is great.
Your rattle is probably the heat shield located at the header to muffler transition. Those loosen up pretty often. You may have a rusty baffle inside the muffler too. If you're looking to swap mufflrrs just measure the OD of the headers and select the appropriate universal slipons from your...
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
"Finally?" I can't even find the time to work on my own bike lately, but I'm glad I could help out. I still can't believe how far this bike has come, and that it's your first bike ever. I hope this spring chop helps the ride & handling and reduces some...
Re: 82 KZ750 LTD Brat Style Build - First Timer
Next up may be to chop the fork springs and add lowering spacers to get that low look without tubes sticking through the top triple clamp.
Instructions here: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=38126.105 this was how I did my twin...
Have you checked tire clearance at full suspension compression? I have a feeling that you're gonna rub, since that bar appears to sit at about 11 o-clock in relation to the axle.
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Yup, that's well done. It keeps it from looking too plasticky, while being WAY easier than polishing.
Maybe keep an eye out for a replacement clutch cover to remedy that cracked cable support area.
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
I can't wait to see this all re-assembled with painted frame, engine, and tins.
I know you've made a decision on the sheet metal colors, but what about the engine? Are you still thinking of the bright 'cast' silver finish? If you're worried about the whole bike...
Just some high temp engine paint from my local auto parts store. Maybe it was the PJ1 VHT stuff in satin black. I forget exactly. Sorry.
Excuse my lack of updates. Life took up all my free time for the first half of 2013. The new baby plus an ever increasing workload at my day job leaves little...
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