A New Toy!

[ford4x4fun]

2005 Jesse James Frame with Supposedly an 84 1100cc Kawasaki Motor. I got a good deal on it but I think I am going to have titling issues and it needs some minor work but I will get it figured out!

[Bumpside Collector]

That is pretty cool! I bet you won't see another one with that kind of engine setup.

[mr_josh]

Nice. I've got love for the Japanese fours, I ride an '82 CB 900F.

[ford4x4fun]

I am thinking this might be a 750 Kawasaki, that is what the title says too. But there isn't a VIN number on the frame anywhere So I have a title to a 72 Kawasaki, that is 750CC. I don't know how I am going to register this thing at the moment. Anyone ever register a custom made bike in FL?

[fomocoguy]

Not sure about the registering, but I'm fairly certain that Kawasaki did not make a 750 inline 4 cylinder in 1972. That engine is newer than that if it's a 750. They made a 900 4 cylinder in 1972 though. If it is a 1972 750 frame it would have originally had a three cylinder two cycle engine. The engine case will have identifying numbers on it too unless they were ground smooth. Your local Kaw shop should be able to positively identify the engine.

[ford4x4fun]

Your absolutely correct I fat fingered that number when I typed. It is a 1982 KZ750!

[fomocoguy]

That makes sense! It's pretty dang cool whatever it's made of. I was thinking on my way to work this morning that if it's a Jesse James frame then shouldn't it have been issued a serial number by James' business? Maybe if you find out from them how it works when they sell a frame it may help you with the registration process.

Otherwise maybe if you do it real good and straight you could use a stamp set and stamp the vin number from your title on the steering head, keeping in mind that if it's not PERFECTLY done it would look suspect...

[ford4x4fun]

That makes sense! It's pretty dang cool whatever it's made of. I was thinking on my way to work this morning that if it's a Jesse James frame then shouldn't it have been issued a serial number by James' business? Maybe if you find out from them how it works when they sell a frame it may help you with the registration process.

Otherwise maybe if you do it real good and straight you could use a stamp set and stamp the vin number from your title on the steering head, keeping in mind that if it's not PERFECTLY done it would look suspect...

That is what my Dad said to do

[BiggDogg]

I knew it wouldn't be long before you got another bike

[ford4x4fun]

Ha! Ha! No it wasn't to long. I got it registered a couple days ago, rode it into work and started having problems with the starter and the shifter returning when I downshifted. It also needs the carbs either cleaned or rebuilt so I am having them look at that too. I will still be way below budget with this thing. I really need it to be safe though, I would hate to kill myself to save some gas money!