Hello to All. I have never signed up on any forum before. Long time lurker of do the ton here.. But this is the first post I have made...on any forum for that matter. This forum seems full of very helpful and knowledgable enthusiasts. I figured I should try participating as I can really only benefit from the plethora of information forum members here possess!
The unlucky candidate?? A KZ400. Yes, it is a smaller bike, but fun little boppers for around town.
The bike is currently in storage as I clear my condo living room out (I have a very understanding and easy going lady). Pictures will follow once the bike is here sometime next week. Build date on the neck states 1/79. Instead of moving tools from family home here, I sniped a brand new 207pc mech set sae/metric for a hundred bones. Good enough for the job.
I have a few plans for the bike, but nothing set in stone yet of course. Please, fellow members feel free to weigh in and provide your valuable insight. I would rather make plans during disassembly so I can get a much better feel of the frame and body lines, stance etc as it is stripped down. This will probably dictate my goals with the bike. Anyway, here are some general thoughts I have for the build:
- detab the frame, grind it down, weld in a battery/electronics box under the seat
- rear loop, slightly upswept angle for the seat to follow the form of
- powder coat the frame with a semi gloss brown, with a semi gloss clear coat over top. I would like some textured appearance to the frame. Think dark chocolate..then a bit lighter.
-powder coat the tank in a cream colour with high gloss clear coat
- ignition and electric start button (if retained) relocated under the seat somewhere.
- new rear sets
- digital gauge
- upgraded brake lines and mcyl
- mikuni carbs with new throttle cable and filters deleting the stock air box
- tomoselli clip one or trackers
- ikon rear shocks and fork springs
- undecided with engine. She was running when put away and started up right away every time but regardless will receive top end work and a serious polish. Possibly a full rebuild.
- rear disc conversion? Not needed, could be cool
- 2 into 1 exhaust
- new rubber, grips and the usual rigmarole
Any advice and suggestions are welcomed and I look forward to them !
Pictures to follow.
Thanks for checking out the post.
The unlucky candidate?? A KZ400. Yes, it is a smaller bike, but fun little boppers for around town.
The bike is currently in storage as I clear my condo living room out (I have a very understanding and easy going lady). Pictures will follow once the bike is here sometime next week. Build date on the neck states 1/79. Instead of moving tools from family home here, I sniped a brand new 207pc mech set sae/metric for a hundred bones. Good enough for the job.
I have a few plans for the bike, but nothing set in stone yet of course. Please, fellow members feel free to weigh in and provide your valuable insight. I would rather make plans during disassembly so I can get a much better feel of the frame and body lines, stance etc as it is stripped down. This will probably dictate my goals with the bike. Anyway, here are some general thoughts I have for the build:
- detab the frame, grind it down, weld in a battery/electronics box under the seat
- rear loop, slightly upswept angle for the seat to follow the form of
- powder coat the frame with a semi gloss brown, with a semi gloss clear coat over top. I would like some textured appearance to the frame. Think dark chocolate..then a bit lighter.
-powder coat the tank in a cream colour with high gloss clear coat
- ignition and electric start button (if retained) relocated under the seat somewhere.
- new rear sets
- digital gauge
- upgraded brake lines and mcyl
- mikuni carbs with new throttle cable and filters deleting the stock air box
- tomoselli clip one or trackers
- ikon rear shocks and fork springs
- undecided with engine. She was running when put away and started up right away every time but regardless will receive top end work and a serious polish. Possibly a full rebuild.
- rear disc conversion? Not needed, could be cool
- 2 into 1 exhaust
- new rubber, grips and the usual rigmarole
Any advice and suggestions are welcomed and I look forward to them !
Pictures to follow.
Thanks for checking out the post.