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15 Oct 2018 20:23 - 15 Oct 2018 20:24
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Hey all, I have finally joined. Name is David and I live in a little town called Enumclaw in PNW (USA). Great forum and I've learned a lot in a short time I've been lurking.
Last summer I bought non running 82 kz440 ltd. Think I had a good deal on it. Got it running and started turning it into little bobber. Not a big project, nothing fancy, reusing and modifying as much as I can and spending $$ only where I really have to.
So, few pics what she looked like when I got her and then couple of pics what she looks like now. Hoping to get a lot more info on this forum as I need it.
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Re: New to KZ

15 Oct 2018 23:56
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Welcome, David!

Nice job on the budget bobber. Is that paint or decal on the tank and side cover? It looks good.
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Re: New to KZ

16 Oct 2018 08:15 - 16 Oct 2018 08:16
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loudhvx wrote: Welcome, David!

Nice job on the budget bobber. Is that paint or decal on the tank and side cover? It looks good.

Thank you, and it's a lace paint job
David

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Re: New to KZ

16 Oct 2018 09:48
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Somebody has some wicked painting skills! Welcome to KZRider!
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Re: New to KZ

16 Oct 2018 11:15
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KZJOE900 wrote: Somebody has some wicked painting skills! Welcome to KZRider!

Ha...good one. Just a simple rattle can job. It's not perfect, but it works for me.
Thanks btw
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07 Nov 2018 00:56
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Dejvan wrote:
KZJOE900 wrote: Somebody has some wicked painting skills! Welcome to KZRider!

Ha...good one. Just a simple rattle can job. It's not perfect, but it works for me.
Thanks btw

Did you use a stencil? I'm not usually a fan of bobbers but dang, yours turned out nice.

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Re: New to KZ

07 Nov 2018 05:26
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Does it handle just as well since chopping the frame? I've always heard chopping the back off and not looping/reconnecting can cause handling issues.
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Re: New to KZ

07 Nov 2018 05:47
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Welcome to KZR
Nice job on the Mods
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Re: New to KZ

20 Nov 2018 19:17 - 20 Nov 2018 19:32
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Quote...Did you use a stencil? I'm not usually a fan of bobbers but dang, yours turned out nice

...Thanks, and it was pieces of lace.
David
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Re: New to KZ

20 Nov 2018 19:23 - 20 Nov 2018 19:31
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Quote...Does it handle just as well since chopping the frame? I've always heard chopping the back off and not looping/reconnecting can cause handling issues


...To be honest, I didn't ride it before. I bought it and started working on it right away. Anyways, it handles great and is so light compare to my big bike...I love riding it the way it is now and having no issues
David
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Re: New to KZ

20 Nov 2018 19:24 - 20 Nov 2018 19:32
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Quote...Welcome to KZR
Nice job on the Mods
Dave


...Thanks!!
David
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