its not a KAT, and I normally don't show bike projects but this one has come quite a long way. About 2 years ago I bought a XJ550 with intention of chopping it and testing my fab skills..
Well life stalled the build for quite a while ( new son was born, and other "life" events always got in the way ) Well today I got back on the project and thought I would share what I have done. I have quite a few pics, but these are just a very small few to show what was done.
To start, the frame was chopped off right behind the engine and a new one built using DOM tubing, slugs at the frame joints ( old to new frame ) and gussets all around.
anyway....
Start of day 1: bike all together.
End of day 2. Rear swing arm supported and cut getting ready for the stretch. most parts removed:
End of day 6. Yup LOTS of work over the 4 days:
quick shot of the pipe joining and gussets on day 6:
Around day 10: lots cleaned up, primer on to keep rust at bay.
Then it sat for quite a bit ( this is when life hit, funny how this happens ) I was finally able to get back in the garage and start putting a few things back on, Testing fitments, figuring out how the wiring will run. LOL carbs needs a SERIOUS rebuild. etc. etc. I have to build the exhaust and a whole slew of other small things. I am fixing what needs to be fixed. But the end goal is more of a rat rod chopper..
And for good measure, the Kat and the yami side by side:
anyway just thought I would share. :rider:
Well life stalled the build for quite a while ( new son was born, and other "life" events always got in the way ) Well today I got back on the project and thought I would share what I have done. I have quite a few pics, but these are just a very small few to show what was done.
To start, the frame was chopped off right behind the engine and a new one built using DOM tubing, slugs at the frame joints ( old to new frame ) and gussets all around.
anyway....
Start of day 1: bike all together.
End of day 2. Rear swing arm supported and cut getting ready for the stretch. most parts removed:
End of day 6. Yup LOTS of work over the 4 days:
quick shot of the pipe joining and gussets on day 6:
Around day 10: lots cleaned up, primer on to keep rust at bay.
Then it sat for quite a bit ( this is when life hit, funny how this happens ) I was finally able to get back in the garage and start putting a few things back on, Testing fitments, figuring out how the wiring will run. LOL carbs needs a SERIOUS rebuild. etc. etc. I have to build the exhaust and a whole slew of other small things. I am fixing what needs to be fixed. But the end goal is more of a rat rod chopper..
And for good measure, the Kat and the yami side by side:
anyway just thought I would share. :rider:
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