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20 Aug 2011 22:03 #470484 by xbmxxx
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I just started a build on a 76 KZ750. I am going for a cafe style. I have another 750 engine and a hardtail frame sitting in the shed for my next project already. I've got a few questions I just can't seem to find the answers to.

I cut up/fiberglassed/covered the touring seat that was on the bike, its not pretty, but I think it came out decent for a first attempt, and it is comfy!



I want to chop off the rear frame behind the shock mounts. I have been told by some friends that in order to do so, I will need to fab up and weld in a support bar between the shocks. I dont have the skill or the tools required to do this. I've looked at a lot of builds though, and it seems a lot of people dont add in this bar, and if they do its part of the seat. I would love to not have to take it to a fab shop and pay tons to get this done, but If its unsafe not to then i'll bite the bullet at do it.

I also want to relocate the electronics to clear up the area under the seat a little. What are people doing with them?

thanks!

76 KZ750B Twin

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20 Aug 2011 23:41 #470527 by jonnybravo
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u sholdnt have to pay tons of money to have a piece welded on, take the frame to any decent welder BEFORE u cut off the rear, I could do it in 15 minutes and I'm not a pro

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20 Aug 2011 23:44 #470529 by jonnybravo
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if u really want to do some bike customizing i suggest u learn to weld, buy a used welder and go to it, or go to ur local community college and take a class, it aint that hard

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20 Aug 2011 23:45 #470531 by jonnybravo
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The following user(s) said Thank You: xbmxxx

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20 Aug 2011 23:47 #470533 by Nebr_Rex
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Yes it is better to reinforce the frame.
One tube between the upper mounts will do.
What are you going to do about lights?


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2002 ZRX1200R
81 GPz1100
79 KZ1000st daily ride
79 KZ1000mk2 prodject
78 KZ650sr
78 KZ650b
81 KZ750e
80 KZ750ltd
77 KZ400/440 cafe project
76 KZ400/440 Fuel Injected

www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=39120.0


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21 Aug 2011 00:55 #470557 by xbmxxx
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Ok, I guess that I'll have to wait a few months on the frame. As far as the light goes, I am thinking something along the lines of this

www.wrenchmonkees.com/images/bikes/monkee23_11.jpg

if I can find one I like in the USA that is, lol.

I am thinking of buying this next week.

www.harborfreight.com/interests/welding-...re-welder-98871.html

if it will be powerful enough to do frame work with.

76 KZ750B Twin

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21 Aug 2011 01:27 #470567 by jonnybravo
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that should work, glad to see u going this route, it aint the easy way but its the best way, let me know if u need some help B)

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21 Aug 2011 01:29 #470568 by jonnybravo
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as long as ur at it get a torch and a angle grinder, make ur own shit , thats what i do

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21 Aug 2011 01:59 #470574 by xbmxxx
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Ive got an angle grinder. Our family used to have 3 welders before out restoration business went under, I wish I still had them! I have a spot welder, but thats good for just about nothing.

76 KZ750B Twin

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