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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 12 Jul 2015 03:56 #680493

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Thanks Davido, have been considering it!
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 12 Jul 2015 05:01 #680496

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Is that an Opel? I had a 1974 Opel Manta that was a great car that ran forever. Ed
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 12 Jul 2015 11:13 #680527

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Yes Ed, it's a little 1.4 Corsa.......cool little run about
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 22 Jul 2015 01:57 #682123

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Update:
We need to get the frame done and ready for painting this weekend so fitted the brackets for the rear wheel.

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And waiting patiently for the cover with the clutch actuator!
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 22 Jul 2015 04:49 #682127

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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 24 Jul 2015 06:07 #682493

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Thanks Davido! Thing is, this is a 440 LTD so the clutch actuator is on the sprocket side....
I may have found one locally so waiting on delivery! :)
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 25 Jul 2015 08:50 #682663

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The little bobber frame ready for paint today!


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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 31 Jul 2015 02:31 #683564

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And it is time to do some mock up on the little 440 bobber.
The Zephyr rim looks and fits well. Alignment seems ok.


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Some minor allignment needs to be done but all looks doable now. I was a bit worried that the big rim will not fit!
So tom we will do some final painting on a few parts :)

The challenge ahead: getting to fit a honda CX500 carb on a KZ440 :whistle:
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 31 Jul 2015 05:34 #683575

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The rebar that replaced the forward down tubes looks rather thin. Is that going to be strong enough? :blush:

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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 31 Jul 2015 16:42 #683657

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The potential ride comfort, it makes me have to go pee just looking at the hard tail.....
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 01 Aug 2015 08:02 #683748

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Martin,

These do not carry any weight. Was added for support of the foot pegs.

Missionkz - yeah! I know what you mean lol! Fortunately this is only a show bike so not for riding long distances.
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KZ 440 custom bobber project for the wife 01 Aug 2015 08:32 #683754

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What will the front and upper rear motor mounts attach to? As it sits it looks like that motor is going to try to jump out of the frame. Ed
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