Bobber or Chopper ?? KZ1000

[clc]

Bobber or Chopper ??


Hello
I have been viewing this sight for a while and I know there are some very talented people here and I need some help.

I have an 82 kz1000 that is going to be a chopper or bobber. The bike runs great but is very ugly.
I am able to build the frame, sheet metal, exhaust, bars ect. I just need some help with the design. I have never built a chopper / bobber from a 4 cylinder bike only v twins.

I thought maybe some of you could post some Kawasaki chopper / bobber photos or links.

Thanks for the great forum,
CLC

[herk]

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[clc]

I don't know how to tell the model. The guy I bought the bike from said it was a J model. The bike is old dirty with missing parts and rust on the frame. The motor runs too good so I have to do something with it. You are right that is not a very attractive motorcycle. I cant leave a bike in stock form for any amount of time. To me stock sucks .

Bobber (motorcycle)
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A BobberA Bobber is a style of custom motorcycle that took shape in the 1950s and continues to be built today. Bobbers are related to choppers in that they both represent a minimalistic approach where everything is stripped from a bike that is not readily needed. This includes the characteristic rigid frame and shortened ("bobbed") rear fender.

The principle difference between bobbers and choppers is that bobbers are typically built around unmodified frames while chopper frames are often cut and welded into shape. They also often lack most of the chopper's asthetic characteristics such as chromed parts and enlongated forks. Thus, bobbers are fairly easy to create from stock motorcycles and are generally handbuilt.

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[aaronrkelly]

This is one of my favorite KZ1Ks.

[Courage314]

I vote bobber. I generally think chopper projects are hideous. Bobber all the way. Keep it simple, but keep the frame stock. We don't need another wannabe over raked standard bike. Just my opinion.

That Lucky 7 thing is awesome, I especially like the red chain.

[Courage314]

Or you could just do a Mad Max looking rat bike. Check out the "bat bike" thats been floating on this forum. He did a great job.

[W-P Bill]

Originally Posted by Courage314

Or you could just do a Mad Max looking rat bike. Check out the "bat bike" thats been floating on this forum. He did a great job.

Or do the Bubba bike:

[coppertales]

82 1100D Spectre. It is original, dirty, and my rat bike. It is so ugly no one would even think of stealing it. It is the bike I ride back and forth to work. I ride through a la-de-da town and the cops give me the evil eye. They don't pull me over anymore, all of them have done it, because they don't want "my kind" in their town. I get away with it because I am a senior citizen. I would like a set of 4 inch over forks for it though. However, I don't know if anyone makes them any more. They probably would cost more than the bike is worth.....have fun with your project. The only mods I do is a comfy seat and handlebars that fit me better.....chris3

[ltdrider]

Bobber.
That motor is all about performance, and a chopper is on the opposite end of that spectrum. The bike would make a decent street-figher (cafe racer), and it will still be a good ride in the corners.

[Mekial82kzp]

technically a chopper is when you cut/weld a stock frame to make it what you want... there are those outrageous kind or a simple back to basic type and everything inbetween... I'm curently working on a '82 kz1000p I'm turning into a chopper... don't know if it'll be called a chopper or a bobber, but hey thats up to peoples opInions...

[Mekial82kzp]

Here's a couple sites that may help, Cycle Exchange - Cycle X - Honda 750 Chopper Specialists , Home

[clc]

This is what Ive done so far. I still have some work to do. I think Im putting drag bars on it. Let me know what you think. good or bad.http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...d=12200644 20

[loki333]

Originally Posted by aaronrkelly

This is one of my favorite KZ1Ks.

Hey dude. Where did u get a RED chain from??

[aaronrkelly]

Originally Posted by loki333

Hey dude. Where did u get a RED chain from??

Its not my bike.....no idea where they got the chain.

[Hillbilly4eva]

Originally Posted by loki333

Hey dude. Where did u get a RED chain from??

EK makes a whole bunch of colors.

Looky Here.

[loki333]

Kool man!
If i'd have known this earlier, i'd have used a purple one instead of the gold one.
DOH!
Ah well. Just have to wait till i wear this one out

[madkaw78]

hey everybody! i just bought my first bike this past sunday. a 1978 kz750. it'll make a good project bike. i plan on bobbing it out. i found this site which i plan to reference to in the making of my bike. maybe you can gather some knowledge from it as well... BikerSwag.com - Biker Blog and Motorcycle Nonsense!

[OKC_Kent]

Originally Posted by madkaw78

hey everybody! i just bought my first bike this past sunday. a 1978 kz750. it'll make a good project bike. i plan on bobbing it out. i found this site which i plan to reference to in the making of my bike. maybe you can gather some knowledge from it as well... BikerSwag.com - Biker Blog and Motorcycle Nonsense!

Mmm, I remember that bike in your link. It turned out nice, but I thought at the time he could have done the same thing with a true rat/barn find instead of the pristine example he used.

What does your machine look like?

[madkaw78]

here she is. in all her glory...i guess ha ha. complete with custom alligator skin seat which i plan to remove very soon... she's a long way from being anywhere near what i want but i'll get her there. and any help from anybody out there would be greatly appreciated as well!