1980 KZ440B project

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1980 KZ440B project

09 Nov 2015 16:22 - 09 Nov 2015 16:24
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So I got this bike last november for $100 completely stock no title but in decent shape (didn't run), and got about 50% of it done on my own but with starting up grad school I handed it off to a friend to finish the wiring, some fab work, and the custom exhaust which is still to come. I learned a lot during the process being that I knew nothing about motorcycles until I started this project. It's based loosely off a Kawasaki 238 green streak aesthetic. Also imagine the tank seating about 2" lower once the bracket underneath is removed.

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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

10 Nov 2015 03:55
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Beautiful bike!
I love the shiny bits and the way the tank is sitting up there. Sorta looks like a Harley peanut tank the way is mounted.
Will look forward to more updates
This is my build:
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/600312-ano...rtment-build?start=0
There are many more like it, but this one is mine... news to come!

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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

14 Nov 2015 17:23
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Re: 1980 KZ440B Scrambler project

20 Nov 2015 05:48 - 20 Nov 2015 16:39
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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

04 Dec 2015 16:46
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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

04 Dec 2015 17:42
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Lovely work
Looking really good.
1980 kz750E1, Delkevic exhaust

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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

07 Dec 2015 05:03
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The exhaust is outstanding! Nice work.

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Re: Re:1980 KZ440B project

10 Dec 2015 08:05
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Looks great, that exhaust is awesome.

What kind of battery is that?
Whip it like a mule!

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Re: Re:1980 KZ440B project

12 Dec 2015 19:46
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Was a 4 cell ballistic battery went to an 8 cell

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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

21 Dec 2015 14:41
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seat pan is done, just some paint and little odds and ends and carb tuning and well be done

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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

21 Dec 2015 15:58
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The 440 is never a bike I've had a big urge to own - until now, I love that scrambler/flat track look and it looks like you've really nailed the look with what you have so far
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400

Old enough to know better, still too young to care

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Re: 1980 KZ440B project

21 Dec 2015 16:19 - 21 Dec 2015 16:20
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used the spot where the speedo cable ran through to house the start button, and heres a pic of how we mounted the front fender
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