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31 Jan 2015 09:18 #660217 by Nolando
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Would it be a good investment to buy a new frame? I found an NOS 1974 kz400 frame brand new for $200. I think it would be a good starting point. But I want to know your thoughts too.

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31 Jan 2015 19:30 - 31 Jan 2015 19:32 #660269 by DoctoRot
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If there is nothing wrong with your current frame, and you have a title, then no, it is not worth it. does the NOS frame come with a title?
'78 1000 Long Term Project
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31 Jan 2015 20:57 #660274 by floivanus
Replied by floivanus on topic Thinking of a kz400 cafe build
Look back in his posts, hes got a hardtail bobber type deal, probably thinks making it a cafe fighter would be an improvement? Im just guessing
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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01 Feb 2015 05:50 - 01 Feb 2015 05:53 #660284 by martin_csr
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$200 for a NOS frame sounds reasonable to me. However, if it doesn't have a title, you should look into how to go about taking care of that before buying it. Alternatively, depending upon your location, you might be able to get a whole bike for not much more than that, if not less.
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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01 Feb 2015 06:32 #660287 by SWest
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I agree and extra parts too.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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02 Feb 2015 16:27 #660412 by Nolando
Replied by Nolando on topic Re:Thinking of a kz400 cafe build
My plan is to get it and swap my motor over, put on all the cafe racer accoutrements and use my current plate/Vin on it (after a CHP inspection).

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02 Feb 2015 16:50 #660416 by SWest
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Do you have the shocks etc?
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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02 Feb 2015 17:08 #660418 by Nolando
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swest wrote: Do you have the shocks etc?

On order. I'm basically trying to do everything new with the exception of the motor itself. My bikes wiring is hacked, the frame is all cut up to make a bobber, but the wheels and brakes and stuff are good.

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02 Feb 2015 18:24 #660425 by SWest
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I'm not sure it's worth the investment in time and money. Pics?
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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02 Feb 2015 19:24 #660430 by floivanus
Replied by floivanus on topic Thinking of a kz400 cafe build
Check his post history. If anything, i would finish what the PO started or see about undoing it, but i cant tell from the pics what it is really like

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my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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02 Feb 2015 20:34 #660441 by SWest
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WOW :lol: Reminds me of the guy that came to my shop with a XS 1100. Cut two back bones to fit a Honda peanut tank.I cleaned his carbs and it screamed. Wrote NOT FOR STREET USE on the job order. He was pissed. What a waste of a damn good bike.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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02 Feb 2015 21:48 #660452 by Nolando
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The frame is hacked and poorly welded. 3 owners and 5 years ago. Parts are gone so I'd rather start fresh but if you guys say no then....

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