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View Poll Results: What should I do with this cycle?
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Convert it to electric (possible group project, etc.)
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Keep it and run it as a gas cycle for personal use
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Fix it and sell it at a profit for someone else to enjoy and save gas with.
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04-23-2011, 11:21 PM
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"Crush"
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Just got a KZ440
Look what I just got!
1981 Kawasaki KZ440 - needs a little carbuerator work, but pretty good condition otherwise!
I'm kinda excited about it. 
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04-23-2011, 11:52 PM
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"Inconceivable"
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Sweet! My friend used to have one just like it, but he had a Vetter fairing on it and saddlebags. I had a KZ400 and we used to go riding all the time (30 years ago). Mine had 1 less gear than his and he would be loping along at 55 mph while I was getting my hands numb from the buzzing. Anxious to see what great things you do with it.
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04-24-2011, 06:43 AM
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I think we should have a poll about what you should turn it into! 
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2010: 454.92L for 5313.90km => 8.56L/100km (27.5MPG US) (5 months)
2011: 606.11L for 7754.04km => 7.82L/100km (30.1MPG US) (Full year)
2012: 170.10L for 2405.00km => 7.07L/100km (33.3MPG US) (In progress)
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04-24-2011, 10:44 AM
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Had a couple of KZ400's from the mid 70's and I enjoyed them. Put some Keihin FCR's on that thing. I did on my current bike and MPG went up 50%!
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04-24-2011, 11:03 AM
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"Crush"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jakobnev
I think we should have a poll about what you should turn it into! |
Poll added!
If you have suggestions other than what I listed in the poll, let me know! |
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04-24-2011, 11:14 AM
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kir_kenix
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Regarding the poll: keep it and ride it as is! You already have the electro-bike, so that could be used for short trips. This one could be used when you need a little more range.
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04-24-2011, 12:20 PM
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"Crush"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kir_kenix
Regarding the poll: keep it and ride it as is! You already have the electro-bike, so that could be used for short trips. This one could be used when you need a little more range.
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I've definately considered that.
Another thing I thought about was building a generator side car or trailer using the LP genny I experimented with as part of the Metro hybrid project. |
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04-24-2011, 09:19 PM
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Get a small windshield as it will dramatically increase riding enjoyment at higher speeds
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04-26-2011, 11:25 AM
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EcoModding Apprentice
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nice bike. if you get tired of it, let me know.
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04-26-2011, 08:30 PM
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Use it as a group EV project, then sell it after conversion (if anyone will pay a reasonable dollar for it), and use the funding to finance another group project?
I like group projects... can you tell?
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