1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

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1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

27 Jun 2020 17:25
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I am looking for a picture and dimensions for the right hand seat/helmet lock bracket.The PO cut it off and now I have a keyed set of all the locks/ignition switch/gas cap, I would like to get it put back on. Thanks
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Re: 1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

28 Jun 2020 06:24 - 28 Jun 2020 06:46
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From EB pics the bracket looks pretty simple. Just a flat rectangular piece of metal welded to the frame and it has a hole for the helmet lock pin plus a hole for the fastener. I couldn't find a great 440 pic, but I assume the bolt hole is threaded.

item number: 402080280769 >> i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0cEAAOSwiS9eQBGX/s-l1600.jpg

item number:233314811672 >> i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CzMAAOSwr~9dSeMw/s-l1600.jpg

KZ305 >> item number:164163752337 >> has good photo of the mounting plate.
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Re: 1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

28 Jun 2020 08:28
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Thanks for the response. I finally for a picture of them. Two straight pieces of metal with a hole is correct. Should be simple to do.
Why is it frames are mostly pictured from the left side? :)
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Re: 1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

28 Jun 2020 09:38 - 28 Jun 2020 15:02
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I guess it's more natural to have the frame facing to the left. kind of like reading a book left to right, most folks look at a motorcycle front end first & left to right. and mount on the left side. Some sellers provide various views. Currently, there are more KZ305 frames listed on EB than 440s. Some of the 305s use the same helmet lock, so the mount should be the same or almost the same.
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Re: 1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

30 Jun 2020 05:10
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I made one and got it welded on. Works perfect.
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Re: 1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

30 Jun 2020 07:36 - 30 Jun 2020 07:36
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I assume you'll have to use a bolt & nut to attach the helmet lock. If so, I would use a locking nut & loctite thread locker.
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Re: 1983 KZ440 Seat/helmet lock bracket

30 Jun 2020 11:21
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The bolt goes through the hole an threads into the lock body. Loctite is a great idea though. Thanks.
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