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11 Sep 2010 22:22 - 11 Sep 2010 22:27 #397911 by mooney
rat bob kz440 was created by mooney
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12 Sep 2010 00:13 #397947 by loudhvx
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Bob, yes. Rat? I don't think so. Very nice! B)

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12 Sep 2010 04:20 #397956 by mark1122
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X 2 B)

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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12 Sep 2010 17:30 #398108 by donthekawguy
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I used to hate that style of bike but lately I'm really starting to like them. Maybe it's time...

Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125

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12 Sep 2010 18:33 #398119 by 650ed
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donthekawguy wrote:

I used to hate that style of bike but lately I'm really starting to like them. Maybe it's time...


I think it helps a lot that this one is twin. To me (I know, who cares) 4 cyl bobs are not proportioned right; the width of the engine detracts from the overall minimalist look of the rest of the bike. Of course, it also helps that this one is so clean and tidy. ;)

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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12 Sep 2010 18:41 #398121 by Nebr_Rex
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loudhvx wrote:

Bob, yes. Rat? I don't think so. Very nice! B)


X3

Glad to see you kept the front brake,stopping is a good thing.

2002 ZRX1200R
81 GPz1100
79 KZ1000st daily ride
79 KZ1000mk2 prodject
78 KZ650sr
78 KZ650b
81 KZ750e
80 KZ750ltd
77 KZ400/440 cafe project
76 KZ400/440 Fuel Injected

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12 Sep 2010 18:43 #398122 by PLUMMEN
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looks like a 60s british bike B)

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12 Sep 2010 19:36 #398128 by taildragger1197
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OMG!!! :woohoo: Looks like you accidentally put the front fender on the back!!! :ohmy: OH....wait. :huh:

Looks sweet!!! I bet you get lots of looks. I like!!!

Union City, Tennessee
1979 KZ1000 LTD B3
1979 KZ1000(1260)LTD S/G Pro ET
1993 ZX11 D1 Ninja

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12 Sep 2010 20:09 #398131 by bloglos
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Nice, can i ask what you did to the frame? Looks like you lowered it a bit.

78 KZ650 C2 - Runner
77 KZ650 B1 - Project

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12 Sep 2010 23:43 #398172 by mooney
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I did a faux hard tail by removing the shocks and replacing them with struts. I lowered the back end until the back tire was nearly touching the cross piece of te frame under the seat. On the front end I slid the forks up in the tree as far as they would go. Giving it the bob look. I appreciate the kind words here, this is my first bike and first attempt at customizing aswell.

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12 Sep 2010 23:55 #398175 by mooney
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Ha!, well I just call it a rat bob because I did this whole bike in my garage using all kinds of scraps! And it's also my first bike, and I didn't think I've really payed my "dues" to call it a true custom like some of yalls bikes. Which are true engineering feats compared to what I've done with a hack saw haha

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13 Sep 2010 08:30 #398224 by aaron3874
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Great job on your first bike build! Really like the tank, keeps it proportioned well.

Aaron

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