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[450twincafe]

Hello from Colorado,
I am a new member to the site but have looked at a number of posts and photos, and like what I see. I currently have only two rides but always looking for more. The first bike is a 1974 CB450twin of which much will be done to make it a true cafe racer with all the trick parts. I looks like a beater but the bike runs like a champ. The motor has been looked over and is tip top shape. I will hit the Ton with this bike!!! Just not as it sits. The second bike is a 1980 KZ 1000 Shaft. This bike has a number of mods, and will exceed 130 mph at the moment. For that size bike I will be going for more of a street fighter. You know Harley killer ;D
Thanks for the site it seems to be packed with boat loads of info.
Will show better quality pics as the 450 is built.
Does anyone know which is the best fitting and looking glass seat for this model? I have seen many but would like to buy only one.
Building my own is not an option. That is work for a sculptor not a gearhead/rider.

 

[rawfish]

Welcome! 8) I would like to make a trip to the mtns. but a little scared with how my carbs will react to the low air.

 

[450twincafe]

My experience with changes in altitude are as follows. I generally can ride from 4500' to 9500' with no changes, but if you are coming from lower than 4500' I would suggest some changes in jetting. With that said my jetting for my Kz1000 was recommended by Redline Cycles and they are in Chicago http://www.redlinecycle.com/home.html. Jim is as good as it gets with old Kawasaki's. If you call on him I would suggest having a purchase in mind or the info doesn't flow(that's my experience).
On my CB450 no jetting changes have been made away from stock jetting and it runs great at all altitudes, or so it seems.
I hope that helps at least a little!!!

 

[Disliked23]

Welcome to the 450twin club. There are a ton of us on here....

 

[450twincafe]

Hey Thanks,
Have you put a glass seat on yours! I am in the market for a cafe style seat with some padding.
Here is a new photo of my CB450 before any modifications to the body.
Do you have suggestions of what to do to it?

 

[Drewski]

Welcome! I love both bikes! ;D

Sorry I can't help you with seat info for the 450, but there are many here who can! ;D

Nice KZ! That must be the ST model! There's not a ton of those around in these parts! It'll take some doing to create a Fighter out of a shaftie! You might wanna reconsider that route, but far be it for me to say you shouldn't do what you want with it!! ;D

Check out the Fighter section and the "vintage fighters" thread in particular. Have fun! ;D

 

[450twincafe]

This is that Honda now.

 

[450cl]

Good job man, that is nice.