My Little bobber project

[Hondaruss]

Well I've been wanting to build a bobber for quite some time. I could never found a good deal on a potential bike. I just so happen to stumble across this little guy 2 weeks ago for 200 bucks. So now the little guy is going to be my ride to school. Just thought i would share ...

[Hondaruss]

Some more pics.. .Gotta add in some more bars and gussets in all the corners,

[ed l]

awsome project send pics as you go

[Weldordie]

That looks like my KZ400 project bike. A friend gave it to me a few years ago, but I haven't got around to fixing the no-spark condition, yet.

[Hondaruss]

Originally Posted by Weldordie

That looks like my KZ400 project bike. A friend gave it to me a few years ago, but I haven't got around to fixing the no-spark condition, yet.

shes a 81 kz440 oldie but a goodie!

[Hardware]

Wow. That's a hell of a project.

Ever ride a hard-tail before?

[Welding_Swede]

Could we get some tighter shots of the welds? Specifically where the new tubes meet the Kaw frame? Just curious.

[mrmikey]

That's a gonna be hard on the spine I betcha. Ambitious build for sure.....Mike

[Lanse]

Pretty cool man!!

[Hondaruss]

Originally Posted by Hardware

Wow. That's a hell of a project.
Ever ride a hard-tail before?

Nope I havent lol Im not hardcore enough to ride it straight rigid.. I am going to make a springer seat setup using adjustable mini coilovers from a small scooter.

Originally Posted by Welding_Swede

Could we get some tighter shots of the welds? Specifically where the new tubes meet the Kaw frame? Just curious.

I started smoothing out the welds last night I can take a pic of whats left

Originally Posted by mrmikey

That's a gonna be hard on the spine I betcha. Ambitious build for sure.....Mike

Im gonna be using mini coil over shocks off a scooter for the seat. Its kinda hard to picture right now but gonna be different as most of these homemade bobber builds are

Originally Posted by Lanse

Pretty cool man!!

Thanks man! I've been keeping a eye out on your vids.. were gonna have to get together some time! considering were only an hour and half apart!

[tnjind]

I have a Harley superglide but I have been looking for an old metric for just the same reason.
Keep the pics coming!

[Hondaruss]

Checking Ride height with the rear wheel on her... And grinding all the stuff not needed on the frame..

Next will me putting the motor in her making the engine harness and hoping the chain i ordered is long enough.. all in all shes coming together at a steady pace

[allfluxedup]

Aint it fun welding on the paper thin Japanese frames. Looks good. Ive chopped a seca 400 and a Honda cj360. All made of free scrap (including the bikes lol), came out alright. Silk purse sows ear kinda thing. Really wished I wouplda put the effort into bigger bikes, but I guess I had to start small. I was gonna turn my ex girlfriend into a bobber, but the schooling woulda taken forrever so I traded up.
MLM

[Gamble]

AWESOME! Can't wait to see how it comes out. Keep track of how much this project costs and how many hours you put forth. Good luck!

[kingballerkustoms]

It looks really long,you might want to set the motor in it and a seat on it and see how it looks from afar. otherwise looks like a fun project

[jakkyl]

Awesome build.
Might also think about putting this up on www.customfighters.com, they love this stuff.
My username is the same on there.

[DieselDon16]

Shaping up nice. Good work. You live in Lima Ohio, and go to school, Im guessing UNOH?

[Hondaruss]

Thanks for all the good words fella's!. Shes does seem alittle long i am 6'4 any shorter it would look like a guy humping a foot ball! .. I am going to put the motor in her and see what she lokos like. I have to get some other things for her : one being a seat that i like! .. I am getting busy with jobs so progess might be alittle slower then i like but i have to pay the bills! Keep your guys eyes peeled i might turn this in to a total progession thread from start to finish. Thanks again!

[Hondaruss]

Originally Posted by DieselDon16

Shaping up nice. Good work. You live in Lima Ohio, and go to school, Im guessing UNOH?

Thank you ... well your know about the all famous UNOH. I dont know if its a good or bad thing but i am a local. I have watch many many many people come and go over the years through that school. Meet and still talk with some regularly that got some very high valued jobs in the racing world. Of course seen alot knock up a local girl and get stuck here too LOL!

[Reebs]

Look out Jesse James, and OCC!!!!
Keep the pictures flowing

[DieselDon16]

Originally Posted by Hondaruss

Thank you ... well your know about the all famous UNOH. I dont know if its a good or bad thing but i am a local. I have watch many many many people come and go over the years through that school. Meet and still talk with some regularly that got some very high valued jobs in the racing world. Of course seen alot knock up a local girl and get stuck here too LOL!

Yep, I was there in 2008. I live in Northeast Pennsylvania. Spent alot of time in Delphos.

[zapster]

Are you keeping the same engine?
If so....You will have to change your stage name..

...zap!

[brucer]

Originally Posted by zapster

Are you keeping the same engine?
If so....You will have to change your stage name..

...zap!

haha... aka kawaruss

[Mick120]

If he was down here in Oz, he'd be aka Kwakaruss.....

[Hondaruss]

Originally Posted by zapster

Are you keeping the same engine?
If so....You will have to change your stage name..

...zap!

I like your thinking zap! quiet funny too! I think you might be on to something here! kawaruss has a nice zap to it (no pun intended hehe)