January 9th, 2013, 09:58 PM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Sev
Location: Vancouver
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165
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Not so new '83 Kawi 440 LTD Build thread
For the low low price of nothing, Iv'e finally scored a second moto!
Not great looking, or well maintained, or powerful, or manoeuvrable... but she runs!!! ...almost... Not bad eh? eh? Well anyhow the thing was free and it's now the new project for me and my buddy. First, teardown. Plus the solenoid is shot. Mechanicals are good and after a solid grinding and hacking away at everything unneeded, building it back up nice, clean and simple is the name of the game. We're set on a Cafe/dirt tracker plan and it should turn to be a sweet, ass kickin' ride. After replacing the decrepit parts and getting it as bare as possible we've got STUFF. -Dual sport rubber -new shocks, raise the rear and lower forks -Custom seat (grandma's got a gift for upholstery)(tracker or cafe-esque) -reworked tank -MX bars -Pods -Tail tidy/ complete removal -solo lamp -Levers, grips, rearsets and the usual farkles -Chopo the exhausto (wrap for coolness points) -Powder black frame and clean metal parts Managed to secure most of these bits on cheap so parts should only run around $1500. Any and all further suggestions are more than welcome, Inspiration And anything by deus is gold |
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January 10th, 2013, 05:59 AM | #2 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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A 440ltd was my first street bike. Still have a soft spot for them. Good luck with your build and looking forward to seeing the completed project.
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January 10th, 2013, 03:08 PM | #3 |
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Name: Jono
Location: Memphis, TN
Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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January 10th, 2013, 03:33 PM | #4 |
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Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
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I agree those bikes look awesome.:d
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January 11th, 2013, 03:21 AM | #6 |
cuz
Name: Israel
Location: Houston (me) Galveston
Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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testosterone levels will rise w/that bike
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January 12th, 2013, 04:31 PM | #7 |
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Name: Joshua
Location: Eugene, OR
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 142
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Bad ass. Props for taking on a project like this. Can't go wrong with any of those inspirational photos....
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January 28th, 2013, 01:40 AM | #8 |
B-Town Ninja
Name: Nathan
Location: Bloomington, IN
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609
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DuckmanCycles (not sure if he uses this forum) recently got a 83 KZ440 and is making some videos of him restoring it. Pretty cool stuff! I'm not a fan of cafe racers at all, but these conversion builds are super interesting I think.
Link if anyone else is interested:
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January 28th, 2013, 05:32 AM | #9 |
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Name: Eric
Location: Iowa City
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I love the Duck. He always comes up with interesting projects
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January 28th, 2013, 06:48 AM | #10 |
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Name: Jason
Location: Norfolk, VA
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