custom built trike KZXT650

**KZXT650** · 01-08-2006, 10:40 PM

Hi everyone, thought some might appreciate this.
I built this back in '95 origanally, but tore it all apart about three yrs ago to make it nicer. Now , as it nears completion i figured i'd start to show some of it. I will be updating pics as i take them,.
So, for those who are wondering "what is it?" I'll tell you.
I started out with an old bike my brother owned that i got real cheap after his ex-girlfriend backed over it with her car, that bike being an '81 kawasaki csr 650.
The frame was straight and the engine was fine but the forks, rims,tank, and bars were mangled. I stripped it down to the frame and jigged it up in a mill so i could open up the bottem race sleeve for the steering stem to fit a kxt250 tree bearing.
the top needed to be opened up as well so i could weld in a spacer slug. once that was done the real fun began.
The swingarm..... is stainless steel with dupont duricon bushings at the main bolt. I used the axle,and carrier from the same kxt250 doner trike that the forks and tree came from. the rear sprocket from the kz 650 bolted directly to the hub on the axle. the rear suspension uses a shock from a kx500
The front springs were replaced with modified kz650 fork springs.
Aftermarket plastic is kxf250 rear and kxt250 front. tires are 25x12.50x10 Realtors on the back and a 22x11x10 kenda viper up front.
The only not kawasaki parts are the seatpan (suzuki lt250, cut heated and reformed) and exhaust silencers (off a Ducati 900).
I should have pics with the exhaust hooked up and the machine running soon.

**1984kxtTECATE** · 01-08-2006, 11:23 PM

I like it, although imo the rear sits a little too high. I bet it would be a blast to ride.

**IrvSLedman** · 01-09-2006, 12:06 AM

Damn, I really like that. looks sharpe.

**zoomerman** · 01-09-2006, 12:46 AM

i like it but i think the front forks are not long enough so the handle bars are too low and the back sits too high.

**BigGreenMachine** · 01-09-2006, 01:01 AM

I like it, knarly! I'd love to see some 22inch Hoosiers on that sucker for flattrack duties. Extreme!

**hrc85250r** · 01-09-2006, 01:10 AM

i give you credit, because the actual frame and everything looks pretty solid, which is a rarity among conversions. you need to work on getting the plastic to look like it belongs there, im not trying to be a dick, it really looks like you just set it on the frame to take a picture. also, as other members have said the rear end sits a good 5 or so inches too high, maybe more. other than that it looks like a good grunt machine. those types of machines are awesome in the sand, you can lug them anywhere and do crazy power donuts

**traxxasx** · 01-09-2006, 01:46 AM

That engine color is madd sick, i like that meatalic purple. but i think it would alot better if you were to go with 22'' or 20'' in the back. but nice job on the fab. its looke good.

**Mike_Ham_250R** · 01-09-2006, 07:47 AM

IMO that thing looks very well done. Alot of conversions nowadays look butched, but that has good craftsmanship. Keep up the good work.

**Mike_Ham_250R** · 01-09-2006, 07:50 AM

OH, and for the idiots who rated it junk, apparently they have no clue what it takes to do that conversion, especially lining up the seat.

**chris200x** · 01-09-2006, 08:42 AM

That thing is badass! I especially like the bottle of yuengling lager in the background!

Nice to see another Pa rider here on the boards.

**RacerRichie** · 01-09-2006, 08:55 AM

WICKED !!!!!
I'd go with 22's on the back for sure that will lower the rear. I never really liked those tires..................had a set.

**LonesomeTriZ** · 01-09-2006, 10:23 AM

That is a very clean and well biult looking machine. I do not think I have ever seen a street bike conversion look that good. most of them look as though they were done in a trailer park with JB Weld.

**Bender** · 01-09-2006, 11:53 AM

looks great except the back end. what motor are you running?

**1984kxtTECATE** · 01-09-2006, 10:57 PM

For all the people who gave it a POS rating in the pole, howcome (yes your being called out)? Its called constructive critism, if your not going to say what you dont like about it or change about it why vote in the poll.

**Somekindofjerk** · 01-09-2006, 11:05 PM

I love the trike, the welding and body is beautifull! But that tiny front tire looks so stupid on it. I understand it needs to be there in order for it to sit level, but i think i would sacrifice sitting level for a regullar sized tires.

Question- did you do all the welding, painting and whatnot yourself?

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