DIY LED Tail Light | KZ400 Tracker Build | PART 4

In this episode we jump forward to getting the engine in the frame and start to tidy up the electrics. We weld up and bend up a bracket to become a new 'home made' LED taillight!
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[@scatcat1994]

Gorgeous tail setup, simple and functional, nicely done.

[@donth826]

I enjoy watching these, looking forward to seeing this thing when you're finished with it!!

[@AimlessMoto]

Thanks!

[@Miidell]

Really looking forward to see how things turns out! :D

[@coreyb9920]

looking good, seriously heavy duty tail light assembly

[@mikewigington3385]

Great build! Keep up the good work.

[@GubuZ06]

Do you remember the wiring diagram from bike to LED light strip? Trying to install on my 79 KZ750. Thanks!

[@admanajw]

Man, that came out awesome! Can you make me one for my 2001 Honda Magna?

[@TheYakkis]

Those tail lights are dead sexy! I'm jealous

[@NoahT98]

I'm picking up one of these bikes as a project and learning experience soon. Out of curiosity why did you use two led strips? Was it to match voltages with the stock setup? Or was it just to be more visible? Love the build btw.

[@AimlessMoto]

More visibility and redundancy on the cheap parts.

[@bobbzhere81]

very good job my friend... subbed can't wait for updates good luck.

[@iplayoldschoolrunescape]

That fender and light setup looks amazing i think putting a seat on would kill it in my opinion ive seen people who like make their fenders into seats and makes their build more sleek and lined up, i think the two most hardest things about a build is the tank and seat alignment :p

[@rodrigo329]

Really liked the rear light. How do i pick up welding? I like the things you were able to piece together with that skill

[@AimlessMoto]

Find a cheap, used MIG welder and buy it. Then start welding. Dont buy "flux core" welders... not great for learning. Then, buy a book on welding, or watch youtube to learn. My dad is a certified welder, so i was able to pick it up at a young age.

[@DenoBosna]

Thats clean man Nice job

[@rafenatho5406]

Is your front tire an 18", if so where did you get the Kenda tire?

[@jaredbrockwayable]

I'm doing a similar build on a Suzuki gs400, you're quite a bit further than I am though. Looks good man!!

[@AimlessMoto]

Thanks! I did a build on a GS750 about 4 years ago, wish I never sold it.

[@jaredbrockwayable]

+AimlessMoto love the old Suzukis, the motors are bullet proof from what I've seen

[@robertcanceljr4400]

She's clean

[@juanlcofre]

Gret work man!! I tought the led mount was too heavy, but it came out outstanding! It looks minimal and sturdy. Looking forward a 440, I bet you will help me a lot. Have you checked out the Little Rat from GTMoto? It was done over a KZ440 by a gal. Greetings from Patagonia Argentina!

[@jonassltoftbach8452]

Nice Bike and great build! Where did you buy the LED strip??

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

what did you use for the LED strips?where did ya order them

[@TulsaMotoClub]

nice man keep it up. Im building a kz250 on my channel now

[@syedali7285]

Looks like you've cancelled the turn signals on thoz strips. What did you use for turn signals any ways?

[@AimlessMoto]

Syed Ali check out part 5... i used bullet lights.

[@lightitup550]

that light looks awesome how heavy is it though

[@AimlessMoto]

Not heavy at all... 3/4 lf a pound? I used 1/8th inch steel so it's fairly light.

[@lightitup550]

+AimlessMoto nice on screen it looks heavier i wouldnt mind doing something like that outa aluminium or some sheet steel

[@AimlessMoto]

Definitely! It's really not that hard, just take your time and learn as you go! It's just metal :).

[@EASTNSIM9454]

that is fckn sexy. might be getting a 78 kz400 so ive been watching your shtuff now and i liketh

[@Fast5MTA]

i thought you were gonna create your own tail light using led 1 by 1

[@fliguy4]

What brand of crinkle paint did you use on your motor?

[@AimlessMoto]

Fliguy4ever VHT

[@fliguy4]

Thanks man I have an 1980 xt500 that needs an overhaul I thought crinkled paint would make lower end of the engine look good top end I'm gonna gloss it and sand the edges of the fins

[@AimlessMoto]

Fliguy4ever that'll look killer

[@sempi8159]

Hey man were are you?

[@AimlessMoto]

Fabrizio Semprini still here making vids for march and april.

[@sempi8159]

AimlessMoto can't wait 😊

[@alwaysadventure3308]

Dude....What is your background?

[@AimlessMoto]

There are assorted pool toys, some of my son's toys, my work-bench... it's our basement! Lol.

[@alwaysadventure3308]

AimlessMoto- Yea, but you have some know how from somewhere?

[@Denis-bo8ms]

Why not powder coat all the small bits?

[@AimlessMoto]

Time, and money.

[@Denis-bo8ms]

AimlessMoto its not that bad. I bought a compressor and blasting cabinet on Craigslist, Eastwood powder coating gun, and did of most of my cb750 F parts except the frame. Baked everything in a toaster oven.

[@AimlessMoto]

I sand-blasted all the stuff at my father-in-law's shop, then hit it with epoxy caliper paint. Won't run or soften with gasoline and if it chips or scuffs touch-up is super easy. I think if I was doing a build that I was going to keep, or was going to be a high-dollar build, I would definitely powder coat the frame and other high-wear items, but for keeping the build under $800 it worked for me!

[@Denis-bo8ms]

Can the caliper paint be used on the frame as well?

[@AimlessMoto]

Denis any epoxy paint can. You can use anything you want but I find the finish and durability for a spray can job is best with duplicolor caliper paint or PJ1 epoxy fast black.

[@Ericjsime]

Where do you get your parts?

[@AimlessMoto]

Eric Simerman Amazon, BikeBandit, eBay, Motorcycle Superstore... anywhere really. I just buy what I like regardless of the price.

[@Ericjsime]

Me and my 15 yr old son are trying to get my dads KZ400 running right now. we are having trouble with the carburetor and finding the right carb boots. you should do a video on how to tune the carburetor on that bike. I think it would ger a lot of likes.

[@AimlessMoto]

Eric Simerman check out the KZriders forum. Just sign up. You will get tons of info there. I have a detailed build thread there too. Unfortunately the bike was sold about a year ago.

[@scooterboy423]

You knew that's gonna happen, lol. Great build though

[@Fr3ubel]

Keep in mind that those LED strips are NOT waterproof, i have triend 5 different suppliers by now and they all leak and break down within days.

[@Alex-nq8nq]

I want to build a cycle but I don’t know shit

[@Sky-qn2gr]

Robert Downey Jr accent