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1980 KZ440B project

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09 Nov 2015 16:22 - 09 Nov 2015 16:24 #697994 by glennlives
1980 KZ440B project was created by glennlives
So I got this bike last november for $100 completely stock no title but in decent shape (didn't run), and got about 50% of it done on my own but with starting up grad school I handed it off to a friend to finish the wiring, some fab work, and the custom exhaust which is still to come. I learned a lot during the process being that I knew nothing about motorcycles until I started this project. It's based loosely off a Kawasaki 238 green streak aesthetic. Also imagine the tank seating about 2" lower once the bracket underneath is removed.
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Last edit: 09 Nov 2015 16:24 by glennlives.

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10 Nov 2015 03:55 #698016 by Ed_in_Miami
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Beautiful bike!
I love the shiny bits and the way the tank is sitting up there. Sorta looks like a Harley peanut tank the way is mounted.
Will look forward to more updates

This is my build:
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!

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14 Nov 2015 17:23 #698686 by glennlives
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20 Nov 2015 05:48 - 20 Nov 2015 16:39 #699537 by glennlives
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04 Dec 2015 16:46 #701964 by glennlives
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04 Dec 2015 17:42 #701975 by JR
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Lovely work
Looking really good.

1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust

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07 Dec 2015 05:03 #702244 by diggerdanh
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The exhaust is outstanding! Nice work.

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10 Dec 2015 08:05 #702619 by dom2570
Replied by dom2570 on topic Re:1980 KZ440B project
Looks great, that exhaust is awesome.

What kind of battery is that?

Whip it like a mule!

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12 Dec 2015 19:46 #702903 by glennlives
Replied by glennlives on topic Re:1980 KZ440B project
Was a 4 cell ballistic battery went to an 8 cell

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21 Dec 2015 14:41 #703910 by glennlives
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seat pan is done, just some paint and little odds and ends and carb tuning and well be done

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21 Dec 2015 15:58 #703911 by redhawk4
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The 440 is never a bike I've had a big urge to own - until now, I love that scrambler/flat track look and it looks like you've really nailed the look with what you have so far

1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400

Old enough to know better, still too young to care

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21 Dec 2015 16:19 - 21 Dec 2015 16:20 #703917 by glennlives
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used the spot where the speedo cable ran through to house the start button, and heres a pic of how we mounted the front fender
Last edit: 21 Dec 2015 16:20 by glennlives.

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