New guy looking for KZ440 bobber info

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20 Jul 2006 00:51 #63295 by 73novaguy
New guy looking for KZ440 bobber info was created by 73novaguy
Hey yall,
Well I am brand new here and looking for any info regarding the KZ440 (chain drive) and converting it into bobber bike. I got the bike for cheap (free) and it runs well and functions well. The bike is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD. I saw in the memebers gallery that a member by the name of Landon666 had a 440 converted over and I LOVE the looks of that bike! Anyone have any more info regarding his setup or where I can get some of the parts he used! I am a motor enthusiast in all forms. I race a 500 hp Chevy Nova, also race motocross and ice race quads in the winter! So I just want a cruiser! Thanks in adavance guys!

Justin

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22 Jul 2006 05:43 #63838 by 73novaguy
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Anybody?

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22 Jul 2006 06:13 #63842 by Nevco48
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Someone? Anyone? :P Reminds me of the Ben Stein scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, where he is the history teacher.... OK, I guess you had to be there.

Anyway, NovaGuy- I saw your post, I've never chopped into a bike, so I'm not much help. However, it seems like it's your bike, and your project, do what ever floats your boat. I would check out any photos you can find, make some sketches, do some trial mockups.... then take a sawsall to the bike and dive in!

(This 440 of yours is Not in Mint Condition, is it?)

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22 Jul 2006 09:31 #63866 by pumps
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You might try sending a PM (private message) to Landon666 . It's that little thing that say PM under your name.

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1977 Yamaha XS650
2000 Kaw W650
2 KZ440 LTDs , a 79 KZ400H and an 83 Belt Drive

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22 Jul 2006 16:22 #63916 by 73novaguy
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Thanks for the replies guys! I totally agree that it is my new project therefor I should go with ny own idea, which I am. Just didn't know if anyone made half ass universal rigid tail sections! The only part that worries me is keeping it all squared up and keeping it strong enough. Like when I cut the swingarm mounts off and weld in the solid section, do I try and fishmouth all of the pecies or just butt em up and go for it? It is not a mint bike, all though it is in very good condition for the age. I don't need a show bike but I also don't want a hillbilly deluxe ya know? Thanks again! Just want to make sure I have exhausted all of my options before just going ahead and hillbilly specialing it myself!

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22 Jul 2006 17:32 #63933 by The Gringo
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Send me a PM with your email address. I have some good pics of a KZ 400 rigid frame bike I'll send you. Can't figure out how to post pics on this site quite yet.

Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special

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23 Jul 2006 11:13 #64058 by 73novaguy
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PM sent. Anyone else got any info? Thanks for the great response so far guys!

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