moglix Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 So after selling this my first build project...... I purchased a haul of KZ440s'.... Plan is to build a tracker of some sorts, but most likely will ride for a bit, start the project in winter but that said might rip into it........ Last bike was sweet but want an more upright position as my arms would get a bit numb in that position.. Below are a few starting points... Will keep mags and paint, chop rear, new guards etc... but guess things might change once i start.... anyway will update as i go, like i said could be quick or just slow and steady.... Keen on running Dunlop k180's on this one... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Your first build was awesome! Well done Cant wait to see what you come up with on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Cheers, pretty excited eh... Might even look into giving it a bore, get a bit more poke from it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 How many KZ's did you get - got enough spares for a decentish second one to sell? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 yeah man, I bought 3, one all rego'd/ wof'd, the other is sweet/ complete just de-reg and the other is a parts bike and his shed or parts too. I think a buddy is keen on the one that reeds re-vinning etc. Once i grab them this weekend and check them all out will see what i need to keep etc but most likely will sell all but a few parts? The parts bike is 80% there apparently, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Congrats bro. I look forward to seeing your build . i enjoy the last pic of the insiprational pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Cool - flick me a PM if your buddy doesn't want the one for revinning - alternatively let me know what parts the parts bike is missing. Chur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 sweet as, will do!! Yeah i like that last one too, raw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGal Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Raw as Jesus OTP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Agree that last one is awesome, gosh I like kawasaki kz's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRK Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I like that custom Honda bike u built. so much less fagoty than most café-bobber-brat machines which seem to be fashionable atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 KZ440s are good looking bikes. I'm glad you're keeping the alloys, i think they look choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 KZ all day! Nice, was super tempted to buy your Honda. Can't wait to see you do what you do do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Quick question... I'm picking up the haul tomorrow and spoke to the old fella today.. He tells me the red one is completely restored, band new motor with a measly 12kms on it.. What do i need to be careful of when running in?? Taking it easy, or can i ride as i would ride normally? I've done some reading that says for about 200kms take it lightly, no pinning, others say ride as you normally would etc... Just thought i'd see what you guys think, as last thing i want to do is fuck it before i'm even started... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Take it to a race track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 My advice is based on running in car engines but 4 stroke bike engines can't be all that different in technique. Don't load it up heavily or too light - DO NOT let it sit at sustained revs for too long (like don't ride to Ashburton at 100km/h and back to with little load and no fluctuation in revs - I'm not sure on the hills into Akaroa but from what I hear they may be a good way to go in regards to load vs rev fluctuation - as long as you keep changing gears and keep the revs up a little higher than normal. The rings like a variety of loads but nothing too hard to bed in. Also change the oil after a couple hundred km's and then again after another 800km. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Just avoid cruising at constant revs/load. Ride as normal/give it a bit of stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Choice, thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGal Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Go up mt plesant and out to Godley heads gently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 yeah was thinking about our hill, bit of stress for it eh... but all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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