My build thread - KZ440 - Page 4

ontwo · 08-03-2010, 10:33 AM

Ok, so I got a little more done last night in the heat.

First, made a jig to keep the alignment of my wheels.

Measured for a possible 6" or 8" stretch

Next, cut away the swingarm while keeping the axle plates

Decided on the 8" stretch to give me plenty of room under the seat for the battery, electrical. Fixed a block in front of the rear wheel to keep it in place at my measurement.

After blowing up my POS grinder and a trip to Lowes for a new one, lots of grinding

My hardtail "kit"

First piece cut and set in place for a look.

That was as far as I got last night. Tonight will be more cutting and fitting. Anybody got advice on notching the tubing to the axle plates? The way I'm doing it just doesn't seem right.

Gas Man · 08-04-2010, 12:09 AM

Try crushing it in a press.

Otherwise it all looks good. I am worried about the overall look with such a stretch. But I'm interested to see what u come up with.

Avatard · 08-04-2010, 12:14 AM

http://www.harborfreight.com/pipe-tu...her-42324.html

ontwo · 08-04-2010, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Try crushing it in a press.

Otherwise it all looks good. I am worried about the overall look with such a stretch. But I'm interested to see what u come up with.

The stretch looks really severe with it stripped down. By the time I put the seat, fender, and tank back on, it gives me just enough room to be comfortable. Also, once I get the hardtail on, I will run the forks back down in the triples. Right now it looks like the front end is mashed in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avatard

http://www.harborfreight.com/pipe-tu...her-42324.html

That looks cool. Thanks for the link

Amber Lamps · 08-05-2010, 07:10 PM

Question; wouldn't it make your life a lot easier if you took the engine out of the frame? Plus it would give you an opportunity to clean it up and possibly brighten it with polish or paint. Just asking.

ontwo · 08-06-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Question; wouldn't it make your life a lot easier if you took the engine out of the frame? Plus it would give you an opportunity to clean it up and possibly brighten it with polish or paint. Just asking.

Yes, yes it would

Amber Lamps · 08-06-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontwo

Yes, yes it would

Oh okay... I hope you don't think I was being offensive. I actually thought you had some really good reason for leaving it in so I hesitated to ask and look stupid...

ontwo · 08-20-2010, 11:11 AM

Wooohooo. She is out of the jig. Next, I gotta make the templates for the gussetts. Then off to the welder. I've got everything tacked into place with my borrowed flux core setup. And no, there will be no close ups of my welding

This kinda reminds me of building a house. When you build a house, once the walls are up, you think you are almost done. Wrong! Just like with this...there are dozens of tasks left to do. Been a great learning experience so far.

Avatard · 08-20-2010, 12:31 PM

Nice stance. Looking sweet!

ontwo · 08-20-2010, 01:00 PM

Thanks dude

08-03-2010, 10:33 AM	#1
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Ok, so I got a little more done last night in the heat. First, made a jig to keep the alignment of my wheels. Measured for a possible 6" or 8" stretch Next, cut away the swingarm while keeping the axle plates Decided on the 8" stretch to give me plenty of room under the seat for the battery, electrical. Fixed a block in front of the rear wheel to keep it in place at my measurement. After blowing up my POS grinder and a trip to Lowes for a new one, lots of grinding My hardtail "kit" First piece cut and set in place for a look. That was as far as I got last night. Tonight will be more cutting and fitting. Anybody got advice on notching the tubing to the axle plates? The way I'm doing it just doesn't seem right. __________________

08-04-2010, 12:14 AM	#3
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Tubing notcher http://www.harborfreight.com/pipe-tu...her-42324.html __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-20-2010, 11:11 AM	#8
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Wooohooo. She is out of the jig. Next, I gotta make the templates for the gussetts. Then off to the welder. I've got everything tacked into place with my borrowed flux core setup. And no, there will be no close ups of my welding This kinda reminds me of building a house. When you build a house, once the walls are up, you think you are almost done. Wrong! Just like with this...there are dozens of tasks left to do. Been a great learning experience so far. __________________

08-20-2010, 12:31 PM	#9
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Nice stance. Looking sweet! __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-20-2010, 01:00 PM	#10
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Thanks dude __________________

08-04-2010, 12:09 AM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Try crushing it in a press. Otherwise it all looks good. I am worried about the overall look with such a stretch. But I'm interested to see what u come up with.

08-05-2010, 07:10 PM	#5
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Question; wouldn't it make your life a lot easier if you took the engine out of the frame? Plus it would give you an opportunity to clean it up and possibly brighten it with polish or paint. Just asking.