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24 Aug 2008 08:15 - 29 Aug 2008 19:58 #233728 by clc
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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Last edit: 29 Aug 2008 19:58 by clc.

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24 Aug 2008 12:36 #233751 by oldkaws4ever
Replied by oldkaws4ever on topic Bobber or Chopper ??
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

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
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24 Aug 2008 14:42 #233782 by kzstreetfighter71
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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!

06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)

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24 Aug 2008 15:20 #233787 by jordan
Replied by jordan on topic Bobber or Chopper ??
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

KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold :(
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay :(
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400

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29 Aug 2008 20:07 #234679 by clc
Replied by clc on topic Bobber or Chopper ??
Ok this is what I have done up to now. Let me know what you think, good or bad is ok;)


[img size=150][/img] www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/attachm...3&stc=1&d=1220064420 [img size=150][/img]
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29 Aug 2008 20:54 #234682 by ten6
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Can't believe it's a Kaw...good progress

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29 Aug 2008 21:01 - 29 Aug 2008 21:15 #234684 by clc
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Thanks its the first Kawi I have done. Its kinda strange working with an engine this wide.
Last edit: 29 Aug 2008 21:15 by clc.

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09 Sep 2008 01:43 - 09 Sep 2008 01:44 #236285 by Sweet Back
Replied by Sweet Back on topic Bobber or Chopper ??
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!

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09 Sep 2008 08:08 #236319 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic Bobber or Chopper ??
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

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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10 Sep 2008 00:02 #236473 by eyeofthestorm
Replied by eyeofthestorm on topic Bobber or Chopper ?? Photo added
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!

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10 Sep 2008 06:37 #236502 by Gorham
Replied by Gorham on topic Bobber or Chopper ?? Photo added
eyeofthestorm wrote:







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

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11 Sep 2008 02:32 #236662 by eyeofthestorm
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mine were reproduction le pera, i get them from dennis kirk.

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