I pick them up next week

ontwo · 07-03-2010, 01:35 AM

Got the itch to build something to cruise around on. Started visiting the bobber forums and decided to try my hand at a metric bobber. I told my brother about it, and he said, "be on the lookout for me one." So I did. Now I've made a package deal on both bikes, and he is backing out (read: his wife pitched a fit)

So, I will have two bikes to customize. I hope to sell one to completely pay for the one I decide to keep.

Here they are now...

1979 GS1000

1980 KZ440

Probably start with the GS. The guy who has them is a long time bike builder. He seems to think that mechanically the only thing the GS needs is a starter. So I found one on ebay, and it's here. (Yes, I have a starter to a bike that I don't even own yet)

Plans
1. Get it running
2. Chop and hardtail
3. Build spring seat
4. Drag bars
5. Tractor Supply fender
6. Front and rear bullet turn signals
7. Side mounted license with old school brakelight
8. ARmy ammo box for a battery box.
9. Old flour cannister for electrical
10. Sportster tank (later)
11. Forward controls (later, as money permits)

Hope to get it on the road late summer early fall. Tear it down in the winter for paint, etc. I'm really stoked about this. I'm learning to weld, and I plan on building as much of the parts as I can.

Going for something like this. Different paint scheme, though.

Stay tuned for the build thread.

Gas Man · 07-03-2010, 02:27 AM

F'in SIIICKK

Do it up. Don't forget us when updating the build.

Can u weld?

ontwo · 07-03-2010, 02:31 AM

I'm learning. Been wanting to for a while. I'm a pretty good carpenter and handy with most any tool, but I've never done much with metal. Lookin forward to a new skill that I can put toward my MC passion

Gas Man · 07-03-2010, 04:15 AM

It shud be super cool man. I myself shud get into that. But don't have the money for the tools or the little project.

caveman · 07-03-2010, 05:26 AM

As Gas can attest, I have tried to do such endeavors but not to the extent that you are going. I was just trying to get the damn thing running good a enough for a budy to make it a round towner.

But, due to the same reasons Gas doesn't get into it I didn't have the time or the loot to put into the project. I wish motorcycles were my one and ONLY hobby. Not enough time or money in my life right now to do all that I like to do.

Plus I have two kids

marko138 · 07-03-2010, 10:15 AM

Not my thing, but good luck to you.

ontwo · 07-03-2010, 11:32 AM

As for the $$, I've been calculating, and I think I can buy and build this thing for under $1200. We shall see

Particle Man · 07-03-2010, 11:45 AM

Badass man. Good luck

No Worries · 07-03-2010, 09:37 PM

Make the KZ into a Bobber, but make the GS into a Cafe Racer. I bought a 79 GS1000E off the showroom floor and I rode the bike today. It wasn't the fastest, but it was the best handling and most comfortable superbike. It won Daytona twice, and would look great as a racer like this:

Smittie61984 · 07-03-2010, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Worries

Too fucking sweet!

I love the old Cafe bikes. I'd love to get an old BMW cafe racer and I'd sport the pilot jacket with the pilot goggles and leather helmet everywhere I went.

07-03-2010, 01:35 AM	#1
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	I pick them up next week Got the itch to build something to cruise around on. Started visiting the bobber forums and decided to try my hand at a metric bobber. I told my brother about it, and he said, "be on the lookout for me one." So I did. Now I've made a package deal on both bikes, and he is backing out (read: his wife pitched a fit) So, I will have two bikes to customize. I hope to sell one to completely pay for the one I decide to keep. Here they are now... 1979 GS1000 1980 KZ440 Probably start with the GS. The guy who has them is a long time bike builder. He seems to think that mechanically the only thing the GS needs is a starter. So I found one on ebay, and it's here. (Yes, I have a starter to a bike that I don't even own yet) Plans 1. Get it running 2. Chop and hardtail 3. Build spring seat 4. Drag bars 5. Tractor Supply fender 6. Front and rear bullet turn signals 7. Side mounted license with old school brakelight 8. ARmy ammo box for a battery box. 9. Old flour cannister for electrical 10. Sportster tank (later) 11. Forward controls (later, as money permits) Hope to get it on the road late summer early fall. Tear it down in the winter for paint, etc. I'm really stoked about this. I'm learning to weld, and I plan on building as much of the parts as I can. Going for something like this. Different paint scheme, though. Stay tuned for the build thread. __________________

07-03-2010, 02:31 AM	#3
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	I'm learning. Been wanting to for a while. I'm a pretty good carpenter and handy with most any tool, but I've never done much with metal. Lookin forward to a new skill that I can put toward my MC passion __________________

07-03-2010, 05:26 AM	#5
caveman mmmm, Beeeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South of the D Michigan Moto: 08 HD Ultra Posts: 582	As Gas can attest, I have tried to do such endeavors but not to the extent that you are going. I was just trying to get the damn thing running good a enough for a budy to make it a round towner. But, due to the same reasons Gas doesn't get into it I didn't have the time or the loot to put into the project. I wish motorcycles were my one and ONLY hobby. Not enough time or money in my life right now to do all that I like to do. Plus I have two kids __________________ Heres my 10¢, my 2¢ are free. Caveman

07-03-2010, 11:32 AM	#7
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	As for the $$, I've been calculating, and I think I can buy and build this thing for under $1200. We shall see __________________

07-03-2010, 02:27 AM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	F'in SIIICKK Do it up. Don't forget us when updating the build. Can u weld?

07-03-2010, 04:15 AM	#4
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	It shud be super cool man. I myself shud get into that. But don't have the money for the tools or the little project.

07-03-2010, 11:45 AM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Badass man. Good luck

07-03-2010, 09:37 PM	#9
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Make the KZ into a Bobber, but make the GS into a Cafe Racer. I bought a 79 GS1000E off the showroom floor and I rode the bike today. It wasn't the fastest, but it was the best handling and most comfortable superbike. It won Daytona twice, and would look great as a racer like this: