1976 Kz 400d re-build

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

07 Oct 2008 21:48

so to lower the bike you took the shocks off and used custom struts? did you weld them on?

what other options does a guys like me have to lower my bike that doesn't know how to weld . . . ?

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

07 Oct 2008 21:52

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Nope, no welding involved at all. I cut square tubing to the length i wanted and bolted it were the stock springs went. For the tubing, i took the shock into the store and matched it up to the square tubing.

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77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

09 Oct 2008 11:07

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matched the width of the tubing to the shock?

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

10 Oct 2008 09:38

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Gorham wrote:

matched the width of the tubing to the shock?

Ya, it's as easy as that. With the struts the ride is only for the fate of heart, and your kidney's take a beating.......along with your whole body.

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77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

25 Oct 2008 10:08

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Ok i have some progress to report. After getting dicked around from a place on the internet, i finally bought a cheap chain off e-bay for 32 bucks shipped. So hopefully it will be here tuesday or wedsday so i can finally ride it.....lol.

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

27 Oct 2008 20:51

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O, some more pics for you pics junkies here on kzr. I got my new chain in the mail today, i put it on. I figured out my seat, i cut it in half, made some releif cuts and bent the back up. Now i just have to figure out how to mount it. I think im gonna use the stock mounting loop. Im still debating on not running a rear fender, since it will be a nice weather ride. So here are some pics.

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

27 Oct 2008 20:53

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The tail end of it

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

27 Oct 2008 20:54

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The other side

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

27 Oct 2008 20:56

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I know im weird, but here is my new chain

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

27 Oct 2008 20:58

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Last but not least, me sitting on it, badass lookin, isn't it?

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

28 Oct 2008 11:57

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Looking cool. I miss my KZ400:blush:
If you remove the fender where will you put your lights?
I'd think about getting one of those Harley solo seats with the springs built in.

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Re: 1976 Kz 400d re-build

28 Oct 2008 21:05 - 28 Oct 2008 22:49

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Thanks JohNLA, either way, im going to male a custom side mount for the light and plate, that will be bolted off the right side strut.

74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois

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