First Ride | KZ400 Tracker Build | PART 5

[@wishusknight3009]

Same bike my son is going to be learning to ride next summer when he turns 16, We have been restoring it for the last 3 years and it runs great. It is kept stock other than the head is ever so slightly shaved, so it probably has an extra half horsepower lol. And I opted to a different ratio sprocket to bring the RPM's down just a little bit. And with my heft I find it didn't lose anything by doing that really. I find I may be in one lower gear in some situations then I would have been before, but otherwise it works out well enough. It sits around 5400 at 60mph now and has no problem keeping up on the freeway. 75mph is very easy for it and this will probably allow the engine to last a little longer until next rebuild.

[@stevepage2541]

Had a UK spec Z400B with 6 speed box many years ago and grew very fond of it's sheer useability - think the best I coaxed from it was 103mph on the clock,probably about 95 in real terms...

[@AimlessMoto]

Those 6 speed bikes are a different animal. Better cams, smoother running, and I think about 5-10hp more than the normal KZ400. Bulletproof bikes.

[@anonharingenamn]

VERY nice looking ride.

[@hogg8888]

what sublime hum . well done sir

[@antoniusmilesdale6120]

I got a 79 I think... I have giant dirtbike knobbies on it and it rips. You should see peoples faces when they get passed on the trail by a kzed400

[@alexpyle4941]

Really beautiful bike!!

[@Scrappy94]

Do another bike build! amazing bike interesting to watch!!! subscribed.

[@AimlessMoto]

Tom Evans This bike isnt even half done yet, haha. The tank and more are coming. I may rebuild the "donor" bike as well. Thanks for the sub!

[@Scrappy94]

AimlessMoto Ahhh Nice! I'm working on a triumph trident 750 1993 and your videos have given me good idea like wrapping the exhaust to inspiring me to keep going when it gets tough. thanks man for the videos.

[@chefmike4414]

Thanks for these videos I have a kawasaki 1975 kz400s cafe/brat I'm working on. It runs but needs some carb tuning, mikuni vm30's

[@MrJoanzee]

You should paint the tank glossy black to match the rest of the bike, good looking working so far!

[@blackbird1234100]

I think the blue would have looked cooler. especially f he painted all the gold stuff blue to match

[@AimlessMoto]

I'm thinking of keeping it red/black/gold like the original, only copying more of a Honda CB360 type of scheme.

[@cunningstunt8124]

nice work really makes me want a new project

[@insertname6143]

Nice build can't wait to see it when it is finished. I love little bikes with mid controls they are awesome around town and on back streets.

[@lescooper5224]

You did a great job that sounds really nice

[@Niamhcotts]

Sounds as some sir.

[@YYZ2ATL05]

Awesome! Well done!

[@SkydiveHake]

Cool bike. Use motorcycle oil tho... made for wet clutches

[@AimlessMoto]

Rotella all the way.

[@ElijahTrent]

Good job man. Cool video series.

[@jakelang4387]

still got it? i just love mine..i got a 74. but no title for it but ride it all over every summer

[@andrewshepherd2463]

just finished the kz400 build series, awesome build. really impressed with your metal work. great job.

[@gregbochan]

Loved following this project. Can't wait to see more. Good work man.

[@chrisjval]

Nice build--you've inspired me to finish my Yamaha 's. Nice to know there are others in MA that are doing this too!

[@GodZji]

This is so nice. i watch the whole 5 parts. You are my new motorcycle favorite channel now. Keep up good work.

[@porkyswelding]

awesome

[@d.fresh.750]

Man...looks and sounds good! Makes me want a project bike now! lol

[@DigDeeper_Official]

Such a satisfying build. Great updates and great build, 10/10, love it!

[@gottaloveit66]

Hi from Western Australia :-) Enjoyed your build videos mate,look forward to more!

[@SDSaturday]

Great job man! I love seeing the birth of the bike to first ride. Let's see is you can pull off that wheelie!

[@TheNowerianRaven]

Love the bike! But those grips need to go. and i would put something in front of the rear wheel so you dont end up with all the dirt all over the motor and carb. And I would definitely like to see you build something from the other bike, there just isnt enough build like these on youtube.

[@AimlessMoto]

Thanks man! Love GOT by the way :)... The grips will end up being tossed, they were cheap, and I thought I'd like them... but alas, nope. The other bike WILL be a build! So stay tuned. As for this bike. I still have a TON to do. It actually needs a top-end rebuild as it's smoking a bit... so that will be in the next month or so. That, and painting the tank of course. Thanks for watching!

[@TheNowerianRaven]

I was actually suprised how recent this build was. when I found it I thought it was posted some time ago, so Im glad there will be more like this coming. There just isnt enough build videos like this on YT at the moment

[@OldMotorcycleAdventures]

I've got a few questions. What exactly makes the oil light come on? Mine was not on when I bought my KZ750, but it is now after I changed the oil, I'm assuming its from overfilling? Second, I need some advice. I've replaced spark plugs, points and condensor, ignition coil, rebuilt carburetors, and gapped everything to factory specs, set carbs to what they should be, and the bike will not run right if at all. Any throttle kills it half the time, and the other times I've gotten it to start it misfires something fierce when throttle is applied. There is a video on my channel somewhere of it, I just need an outside opinion on what the hell could possibly be wrong. Thanks.

[@TheHappyRiderX]

wheelie time

[@Ivobe2]

Great build! I'd love to see that fuel tank black with a tiny bit of gold somewhere. Its amazing how much work you put into it. Came out perfect! That tail light bracket looks awesome!

[@mikeymike3240]

niiiiiice bike man. ☺ 👍 👍

[@danishlalahero]

Watched all of your videos in one night, really liked the build, turned out amazing! After watching, i ordered some LED strips for my own bike,, and i'm hoping to do some stuff to it over the winter. Really looking forward to your next video on the project!

[@fliguy4]

Fuck'en A man.

[@fliguy4]

That tank would look good gold also

[@the_jtown1952]

I've been waiting for a month for the next video. When is coming, dude?

[@AimlessMoto]

It's coming... sorry for the long wait time. I haven't had much time to work on the KZ. Should have a couple out in a week or so.

[@the_jtown1952]

Sounds good. Thanks for the update!

[@ericburke3223]

Looks like you are from the east coast possibly PA?

[@basmanders9929]

shorten the seat but it looks very nice

[@AimlessMoto]

I think I'm ditching the stock seat all together... more to come this winter!

[@epicdiabetic1]

I'm fixing a 75 kz400 and am wondering, why did you go with the 520 series chain instead of the stock 530?

[@chefmike4414]

Pics for pics if that works on KZbin I have the same year and model cafe/brat racer style it looks a amazing it's not a show bike but a road bike and turns heads.

[@damiansorensen]

Great videos. I just got a 79 ltd that has a broken air box, and I was wondering how much trouble you had getting it to run with the pod filters.

[@cruzboitnott75]

Where did you get ur front and rear blinkers

[@AimlessMoto]

Ebay/Amazon.

[@TouchTheRazor]

Nice, that's one beautiful bike

[@AimlessMoto]

TouchTheRazor thanks!

[@mikeyfrompiha]

great video ! what camera do you use?

[@AimlessMoto]

mikeyfrompiha main hand cam is my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in 4k reduced to 1080. Helmet cam is a Sony AS100V Action Cam in 1080/60.

[@stockton350]

How did you eventually resolve the carb and exhaust issues?

[@stockton350]

What kind of pods and jets did you use? I'm fixing up a kz400 myself and the old airbox is missing parts and I'd like to switch to pods.

[@AimlessMoto]

stockton350 jets were bought from Z1 enterprises, i went 2 sizes up on the main jet... i think stock was 140. The pods were from them as well, but i made spacers out of PVC to ensure the rubber inside the pods wouldnt cover the air ports in the venturi.

[@creamtard6370]

why do you not want it to be loud?

[@Lizartking]

Hey i have the same bike, but where did you buy the fork covers? Do you know the size of the covers? And btw i like your project :)

[@AimlessMoto]

Thanks Jim, thought you were dead. Anyway, the gaiters were bought on Amazon. Just search "CB350, or CB400" fork boots. Same size.

[@victorgalaviz7137]

When he dose Moto vlogs he should lower the camera so you can see the bike a little more

[@infestedtaco]

what model gloves are those???

[@AimlessMoto]

infestedtaco alpinestars mx

[@infestedtaco]

AimlessMoto thank you

[@zombiecatcher]

more videos :)

[@ianloughney9570]

Word of advice, you really shouldn't use car oil in a motorcycle, and you absolutely shouldn't use synthetic car oil in a motorcycle. Motorcycle oil lubricates not just the engine, but also the transmission and the clutch. Using automotive oil (esp synthetic) is going to lead to premature trans wear and significantly reduced clutch life.

[@AimlessMoto]

Ian Loughney Thanks, but SAE non-detergent synthetic is fine to run in old bikes. The only thing you shouldn't run is high-zinc oils like "small engine" formulas. I would also avoid straight dino-oil too, as it will sludge up eventually and synthetic/blended oil tends not to. You're right... detergents in car oil are the problem, so just check the label.

[@chrisosterhout5086]

not that loud...haven't you ever heard a Harley...or a straight piped Norton?

[@AimlessMoto]

The microphone does not convey exactly how loud this thing is... It's on-par with a straight-piped Thruxton/Bonneville, but WAY higher-pitched.

[@anthonynicholich9654]

What is that? That is not kz400!! That is not how to bike came from the factory.

[@AimlessMoto]

It's a KZ400... if you watch the first episode in the series you'll see.