Ranger's 76 KZ400 Hardtail bobber

[BeeDub]

Give her the old three finger test. If you can slide three fingers under your lowest point, you're good. Some people like the four finger test, I'm not that type of guy.

[toreadorranger]

I have around 4.5-5" as the bike is currently mocked up. I may go another 1/2" of so lower then.

[gr8paradox]

I have around 4.5-5" as the bike is currently mocked up. I may go another 1/2" of so lower then.

OK - Hold on a moment.. I thought you were asking about clearance when built.And like the last point about three fingers from lowest point. I now am reading "As currently mocked up" So this is to say you have 4.5-5 inch clearance from the frame rails ? In my case even though I say I have about 1.5 inch. And it turns out closer to 2 inch. That's ground clearance from engine sump and pipes to the ground. My frame rails are 5 inch to ground.. You need to make sure how low the engine sits when you are doing the mockup.

[toreadorranger]

thats 3.5-4" from the bottom of the engine 4.5-5" from the frame rails.

[s_s]

As the MU resident math nerd, I feel it is my duty to introduce some trigonometry here. Ground clearance by itself is only good to know how tall the speed bump has to be to scrape your bike. For actual real world riding, to know what ground clearance is appropriate for your frame/pipes/etc., you will also have to know how far from the center line of the bike your frame/pipes/etc. are and what kind of lean angle you want to achieve.

ss

insert cheesy picture here:

[toreadorranger]

You would think me being a Mech. Eng. that I would think of those things. But sadly no. The pictures make alot of sense thanks.

Im going different with the tires on this build. Pirelli MT43's. DOT rated for speeds to 93mph. which is handy cause my bike tops out at 90mph stock in 76.

[toreadorranger]

I started tearing down the stock harness last night. I think I got most of the stuff Im not using cut out.

[rugburn]

skip the harness and go with a fresh rewire, it will be easier and you be
off.

-burn

[Robert35904]

skip the harness and go with a fresh rewire, it will be easier and you be
off.

-burn

I am so glad you said that....

I have read that: That the wiring used on Bikes/car are only designed to last about 10 years before it starts to deteriorate!

Normally the factory harness has "extra" wires that after you build your custom bike-you will NEVER have a use for. So many people decide to just build a customwiring system themselves,but a new factory harness can be used.
So whether you decide to build a wiring system or buy a 'new'* replacement wiring harness. Make sure you use the correct gauge wire! Double-then triple check every connection before you power it up and you will have a long lasting wiring system.


*Note: If you are able to find an old N.O.S. wiring harness, the wire strands will have deteriorated over time just by sitting on a shelf. For this reason, DO NOT purchase that N.O.S. harness!

[toreadorranger]

Yea my last bike was a 82 and I used the stock harness with all the crap cut out i didnt need. It had a few problems here and there, so Im taking burns advice and Im going to rewire the bike.

I found a stock wiring diagram and have been making modifications to it. I wanted to post it up and hear peoples opinions on it. What you think I should change or any tips/tricks. Im a Mech. Eng. by trade so wiring isnt really my thing but I have done it before so I know the basics but Its always good to have multiple sets of eyes looking at it.

High Rez link:
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