KZ400 "Dirty Bird" Cafe (Winter mods)

[66replica]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

This shows how the fender attaches...

I think I could arch the seat pan from the left side to the right side, but there wouldn't be much room for padding.

That's pretty much the same as my CB. I just glassed the pan over the brace. You can find the pics in my build thread.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Oh yeah I forgot yours had that brace. Might be easier to just fiber glass it than. Bending that aluminum to that shape would be a pain.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Found a doner bike at the local salvage yard that I might pull some stuff from. It's a earlier model so I am not sure if the seat will fit, but I kinda hope it does:

Kinda surprised, it's titled and everything but they're still willing to sell me parts off of it.

And the yard...

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Scored some free shocks from a local guy. The eye on the top is a little loose because the center piece was too small, so I just took it out.

Is it possible to purchase different size center pieces? I took a picture of them so you know what I am talking about. Not sure what the real name for them is. If not I could probably have them drilled out to fit better.

Before:

After:

Mounted:

The eyelets that are two small...

 

[Ethanol]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Nice man, looking good! I had to cut that hoop off my frame and weld a new one in. It's hard to work around.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Thanks man. I want to throw the back wheel and everything on it again to see how the ride hight will be now but I don't have a jack or the center stand on it, so it's sort of hard to do with only two hands.

Just a little more cleaning up and than I am going to start putting it back together! (I think)

 

[reelinfeele]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)


I have a seat pan and pad from my 77. I trimmed the last 2 inches off it. Sell it to ya cheap.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

I have a seat pan and pad from my 77. I trimmed the last 2 inches off it. Sell it to ya cheap.

Do u have pics? I'd like to see the condition of it.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Spent a lot of time cleaning up the engine, and got the wheels all shined up.

About ready to start reassembly.

 

[reelinfeele]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

seat pan. that is not rust, excessive contact cement. like I said, cut the last 1-1/2" or 2 inches off.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

seat pan. that is not rust, excessive contact cement. like I said, cut the last 1-1/2" or 2 inches off.

Hm that might work. Let me think about it. I am not sure if I really need a second seat for it yet or not.

How much would you sell it for and where do you live? I am in Idaho.

 

[reelinfeele]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

im in FL. it would probably cost $15-20 to ship. Add $30 to that.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

im in FL. it would probably cost $15-20 to ship. Add $30 to that.

Alright man. I'll let you know. I think I can get the one from the salvage here for cheaper. Plus I'm not even sure if I want to do it yet.

Appreciate the offer though!

 

[reelinfeele]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

no problem man, glad to see another 400. my is coming along slowly but good.

 

[StopBreakingDown]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

haha i thought that salvage yard looked familiar! Im in boise and have a kz400 also. Im pretty sure i have a seat pan and seat cushion like the one you mentioned that i probably wont be using, lmk if you want em!

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

haha i thought that salvage yard looked familiar! Im in boise and have a kz400 also. Im pretty sure i have a seat pan and seat cushion like the one you mentioned that i probably wont be using, lmk if you want em!

Wow seriously? That's way to ironic. I might have to take you up on that offer!

Where about's do you live at? I am at Overland and Vista.

 

[StopBreakingDown]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

ya small world for sure lol... I'm in the northend at 8th and lemp. But yea lemme know if you wanna come check the seat stuff out and see if you can make somethin work. Im gonna be making an aluminum seat and pad so i wont be using my old stuff.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Awesome man. I appreciate the offer.

PM me your phone number and I'll shoot you a text about coming over to check it out.

 

[treitz]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

Mocked it up real quick tonight with the rear shocks on so I can get a idea of the ride height. Much better.

Getting the engine shined up by Friday so I can (hopefully) get the engine put in and start putting it back together on Friday.
(That's not me in the picture)

 

[Yesimivan]

Re: 79 KZ400 Cafe (Project #2)

I hate Boise State.

On a more positive note, I like what you're doing with the bike.