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Bobber or Chopper ??


Hello
I have been viewing this sight for a while and I know there are some very talented people here and I need some help.

I have an 82 kz1000 that is going to be a chopper or bobber. The bike runs great but is very ugly.
I am able to build the frame, sheet metal, exhaust, bars ect. I just need some help with the design. I have never built a chopper / bobber from a 4 cylinder bike only v twins.

I thought maybe some of you could post some Kawasaki chopper / bobber photos or links.

Thanks for the great forum,
CLC


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Hey there, i am almos finished with my kawasaki kz 400 bobber. Here is a link to the thread.

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&id=215440&catid=11

im going to be starting a 750twin project in the new year with a springer?girder front end from a 1934 norton 350 and a frame from these guys

www.cycleonemanufacturing.com/kawasakicu...otorcycleframes.html

keep us updated on you build, lots of pics!

definately bobber. A big rake is useless, and in my opinion getting old. Go with an old school look. Keep it short, apes tilted forward and maybe some forward controls. Keep it simple, small tank(sportster), small to no fenders. That is just my opinion

Ok this is what I have done up to now. Let me know what you think, good or bad is ok;)


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Can't believe it's a Kaw...good progress

Thanks its the first Kawi I have done. Its kinda strange working with an engine this wide.

Really? Seriously? Holy Sh!t! That thing rocks. I love the lines. Agressive as hell. Well done. I can't say I like the the side cover but fk me, it ain't mine. Try and hide or minimize your cables. That thing is wicked. Love it. Cheers!

here is one of my favorites.it is a denvers chopper,i would consider it more of a digger.

and a shot of the engine

very nice progress man, that chop looks sick!

myself, with the wide motor and natural clean lines of the bike i like the bobber look.

heres a few pics of mine, some of the pics are from today and are shitty but i havent had a chance to get any pics out in the daylight.






not everyones cup of tea, but i love the hell out of that thing

post progress as you go man! that thing of yours is lookin sick!

eyeofthestorm wrote:

where can i get a seat like that? i've been looking around online but haven't had much luck.
nice bike.

mine were reproduction le pera, i get them from dennis kirk.