My build thread - KZ440 - Page 5

ontwo · 08-09-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Oh okay... I hope you don't think I was being offensive. I actually thought you had some really good reason for leaving it in so I hesitated to ask and look stupid...

No offense taken. I just haven't done it. So when you asked that, I had nothing to say other than just agree. I'm gonna get it put together and rideable for now. Winter will bring the complete tear down, paint, etc. It will be rat-tastic til then.

ontwo · 08-20-2010, 11:11 AM

Wooohooo. She is out of the jig. Next, I gotta make the templates for the gussetts. Then off to the welder. I've got everything tacked into place with my borrowed flux core setup. And no, there will be no close ups of my welding

This kinda reminds me of building a house. When you build a house, once the walls are up, you think you are almost done. Wrong! Just like with this...there are dozens of tasks left to do. Been a great learning experience so far.

Avatard · 08-20-2010, 12:31 PM

Nice stance. Looking sweet!

ontwo · 08-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Thanks dude

Gas Man · 08-20-2010, 02:23 PM

I like it... even though I'm still unsure about the added length. But I know you have a vision so I won't doubt it... keep up the good work.

ontwo · 08-20-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I like it... even though I'm still unsure about the added length. But I know you have a vision so I won't doubt it... keep up the good work.

Thanks. Once the seat goes on, you will see it. The bike looks much bigger in pics than it really is. Remember, it is a 1980 440cc. That thing is small.

Just dropped it off at the welder's place. He and I are gonna work on it tomorrow afternoon.

Gas Man · 08-20-2010, 03:36 PM

Awesome. Try to get some action picss of the welding!

Amber Lamps · 08-20-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontwo

Thanks. Once the seat goes on, you will see it. The bike looks much bigger in pics than it really is. Remember, it is a 1980 440cc. That thing is small.

Just dropped it off at the welder's place. He and I are gonna work on it tomorrow afternoon.

I keep forgetting that it's a 440 as well... I keep worrying about stability and swing arm strength, etc but then I remind myself and realize that it'll be fine.

ontwo · 08-23-2010, 12:31 AM

Ok...bike is at the welder's. He and I are gonna work on it Tues night. In the meantime, I decided to finish my seat.

Got the fabric glued in place

Stitched

Trimmed

The color scheme is gonna be black with red wheeels. That's why I'm going with the red seat.

FYI...My fingers hate me for the hand stitching LOL

Avatard · 08-23-2010, 12:37 AM

Pimp!

08-20-2010, 11:11 AM	#42
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Wooohooo. She is out of the jig. Next, I gotta make the templates for the gussetts. Then off to the welder. I've got everything tacked into place with my borrowed flux core setup. And no, there will be no close ups of my welding This kinda reminds me of building a house. When you build a house, once the walls are up, you think you are almost done. Wrong! Just like with this...there are dozens of tasks left to do. Been a great learning experience so far. __________________

08-20-2010, 12:31 PM	#43
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Nice stance. Looking sweet! __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-20-2010, 01:00 PM	#44
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Thanks dude __________________

08-20-2010, 02:23 PM	#45
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I like it... even though I'm still unsure about the added length. But I know you have a vision so I won't doubt it... keep up the good work. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-20-2010, 03:36 PM	#47
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Awesome. Try to get some action picss of the welding! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

08-23-2010, 12:31 AM	#49
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Ok...bike is at the welder's. He and I are gonna work on it Tues night. In the meantime, I decided to finish my seat. Got the fabric glued in place Stitched Trimmed The color scheme is gonna be black with red wheeels. That's why I'm going with the red seat. FYI...My fingers hate me for the hand stitching LOL __________________

08-23-2010, 12:37 AM	#50
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Pimp! __________________ Insert free thought here.