1982 KZ550 Bobber Build (fixed with pic !)

Hey guys, thought id show a little bit of update.
Added LED turn signals and blacked my exhaust


The zip ties are until my brackets get here, they will be mounted in the same place though

Very cool!


By the way, the 550 blockoff plates are available now.
kzzone.com/billet.html

Good job man, whats that rear fender from? just hack the rest of the frame off the back and solid struts all the way, then the springer seat makes sense..or maybe shorter springs to drop it? but really it looks killer as is, I like it a lot

@loudhvx: SICKKKKK, i just looked at the cam cover witht he blockoff plates on em and that is DEFINITELY going on the "to buy" list. Price wasnt too bad either deff worth it

@danimal: I would LOVE to chop off the back and just make it follow the angle that the gas tank is on (not exactly but you know what I mean lol) but I have zero welding experience and I want to do this all on my own so until I learn how to weld it will stay how it is :S im always looking for a welding set just gotta find the right deal and practice, and thanks man I like yours alot too, especially that battery cover did you make that? also i saw where you were talking about the license plate on the front, that would be bad ass especially since its a military theme on the bike

EDIT: and idk what the rear fender is off of lol, there is a guy who has like five or six semi truck trailers FULL of parts for motorcycles in a town near me

It looks like you might be able to flip the front seat mount and ditch the springs to get the seat down. You already have your rear turn signals figured out, but there is a thread on Chop Cult that might give you a different idea.
www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=...ghlight=turn+signals

In my experience stay away from the 110 mig welders,its worth it to get a good used 220 or if possible learn to tig weld... but tig machines are pricey. I used a 110 in my garage and will def have to go back and tig weld it later. The battery box is just a shell now, I need to cram most of the electrical in there, and make the mounting bracket that will also hold the end of the fender..

danimal138 wrote:

In my experience stay away from the 110 mig welders,its worth it to get a good used 220 or if possible learn to tig weld... but tig machines are pricey. I used a 110 in my garage and will def have to go back and tig weld it later. The battery box is just a shell now, I need to cram most of the electrical in there, and make the mounting bracket that will also hold the end of the fender..

Hey Ricky boby, shake and bake! I have used nothing but 220 migs at all the fab shops i have worked at. sure, they are great, but dont knock a 110 mig.......

heres one pass with flux core/no argon. i still had more adjustment on my heat and wire feed. there was a weld there allready from my buddys craftsman 110 mig. now that looked like shit and i had to grind it down flush to cover it. The power of Blue!!! plus if i remember correctly i was about 10 beers deep when i was fixing my friends trailer.:woohoo:

nice, but if he was wanting to learn he should start with a nice forgiving machine. then he can weld drunk all day long right?

danimal138 wrote:

nice, but if he was wanting to learn he should start with a nice forgiving machine. then he can weld drunk all day long right?

thats his choice. 220 migs are nice. tigs are better. one day ill be able to afford one.:laugh:

I hear ya.. I'm using my works equipment on my lunch break.. but I could only get a harbor freight 110 with flux core in my garage=doodoo welds

danimal138 wrote:

I hear ya.. I'm using my works equipment on my lunch break.. but I could only get a harbor freight 110 with flux core in my garage=doodoo welds

my millermatic 140 has really impressed me. i had low exspectations for the machine that it is. harbor freight. lol. ok, enuff thread jacking, please proceeed with the cloriphyl.

I agree, more of this bike