Pic request for back of frame 79 kz400

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Pic request for back of frame 79 kz400

05 Sep 2025 09:06
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HI all,
I have recently purchased a 79 kz400 that the PO had started to build into a cafe racer. I am restoring it to factory condition, but the rear end of the frame was modified.
The parts manual doesn't show where the seat brackets attach. If anyone can send me a photo of the frame showing where the seat brackets, latch, and rear frame arch are
so that I can fab and weld them, I would be grateful.

Thanks,
Alan
1979 KZ400

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Re: Pic request for back of frame 79 kz400

05 Sep 2025 12:34
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Is this enough?

 
 
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: Pic request for back of frame 79 kz400

05 Sep 2025 15:23
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HI all,
I have recently purchased a 79 kz400 that the PO had started to build into a cafe racer. I am restoring it to factory condition, but the rear end of the frame was modified.
The parts manual doesn't show where the seat brackets attach. If anyone can send me a photo of the frame showing where the seat brackets, latch, and rear frame arch are
so that I can fab and weld them, I would be grateful.

Hi Alan - welcome! 

I can provide a pic with measurements, but it will probably be tomorrow afternoon or so. 
 
1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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Re: Pic request for back of frame 79 kz400

06 Sep 2025 06:50
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Thank You!
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Re: Pic request for back of frame 79 kz400

06 Sep 2025 18:22 - 06 Sep 2025 18:29
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These are measured with the end of the tape against the back of the rear fuel tank support, where the frame narrows. Hope they help! 

Edit: sorry they're so dark - not sure why that happened

Rear seat hinge

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Front seat hinge

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Helmet hook
1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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Re: Pic request for back of frame 79 kz400

Yesterday 10:13
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Thank you so much! I hate to be a pain, but if possible could you send pics and measurements of the tail of the frame from the rear shock mounts to termination including cross brace?

The PO cut off the rest of the frame just aft of the shocks, ugh!

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Alan
1979 KZ400

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