78 kz400 cafe build

[valvesprung]

Color me extremely interested in the dual disc conversion

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

Ok I got the holes bored out. I decided to put the angle on my bars rather than the clamps just to keep things simple. I still have a bit of material to remove and some tapping to do but they are coming along.

 

[reelinfeele]

very cool.

 

[treitz]

Nice work!

 

[teazer]

Try these for inspiration

http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=OOOX


https://www.vortexracing.com/shop/category/17/83/


http://www.clubmanracing.com/handlebarsandlevers.php

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

I dont think mine will look that fancy but they should do the same job. Thanks for the input. I hope they turn out.

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

This seem to be the slowest part of my build! (I hope) I Spent about 3 hours catching up the right clamp. now I am trying to decide If I want to start hoging off material or keep it big beefy and strong looking. Once I get the clip ons done, I will be moving back to the frame. I need to get the wiring and exhaust figured out, I also need to get my seat mounted. I am trying to get all my chassis mods done so I can get my frame painted. Still so much work to do.

 

[DoubleL3]

I'd say leave them big but put some nice big fillets on the areas that aren't structural to give it a nice flowing and strong look, especially if you are planning on running the stock curvy tank.

 

[biker_reject]

These are my Pro Flo clip-ons, an awesome dbay score. I love the beefiness of these things. Perhaps they'll give you some ideas.

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

I Just about finished the left side clamp tonight. I have a few finishing touches to take care of then, I'm moving on to the right side. I decided to go with the beefy look. (just in case you were wondering)

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

I still might bevel/round the edges. Does anyone know where to get wheels and spoke kits for kz400's?

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

I was thinking about putting a 45 on the outside edges, or do you think I should just leave it as is?

I still might bevel/round the edges. Does anyone know where to get wheels and spoke kits for kz400's?

 

[Epic retry]

Hello! This is really turning out nice . Alway like to see someones ideas . take your time and you will be happy with the results keep up the good work

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

We have a pair! finally! I still need to get some bars and slide them in. I'm didnt mount them because I dont feel like pulling the forks at the moment.

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

a few more pics

 

[Erskine]

They've turned out really well, look strong too.
I'd soften the edges once you know they are right.

 

[chilli]

I was thinking about putting a 45 on the outside edges, or do you think I should just leave it as is?

I'd say put a bevel on if you can, you've done the work to make it functional but you'll really appreciate the extra finish later.

I just wish I had the skills/tools do get that far!

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

Ok i took your advice and beveled the edges where I could. It gives it a smooth look.......I like it.

 

[Erskine]

Yup, that's a big visual improvement. I wish I had the kit to bang stuff out like that!

 

[MILLENNIUM FALCON]

I would have gone all the way around the clamp but, the taper would have run into my holes and I didnt want that.

Yup, that's a big visual improvement. I wish I had the kit to bang stuff out like that!