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75 Z1 Resto 17 Jul 2010 14:18 #383368

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As the bike sits right now I have about $575 into it, not including the sandblaster, zinc plater or anything like that. Not too bad. I still need tires, chain, mirrors, seat and whatever else is on my 'tentative' list.
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75 Z1 Resto 17 Jul 2010 15:32 #383387

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wow that paint job is going to be nice! B) B) B) B) B)
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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75 Z1 Resto 18 Jul 2010 10:36 #383615

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ok, I got a majority of my "boo-boos" repaired on the tank where it should be a good 4'er when finished. I gotta say though, that blue painters tape is a little too sticky for bodywork, IMO. I wonder if there's a less 'sticky' tape? I pulled off some paint a coupla times. Had to go back and feather it, then respray that area, then sand again with 2k. Maybe if I was alittle more patient it wouldn't have damaged, but I'm not patient. Sooo....

ready for clear!

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2004 KX125

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75 Z1 Resto 18 Jul 2010 10:48 #383621

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Kidkawie wrote:

anyone know where to get those little disc things to re-attach the "900" emblems back to the side panels?



I think you can get them from Ace Hardware. I just use epoxy puddy and squish a ball on the back of the stem.... makes it easier to remove without breaking the posts
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75 Z1 Resto 18 Jul 2010 18:35 #383710

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I got mine from Z1 enterprises.

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75 Z1 Resto 19 Jul 2010 06:31 #383800

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Link14 wrote:

I got mine from Z1 enterprises.


I wonder if that's $1.08 each? You can get a pack of 200 from McMaster Carr for $11.30. :laugh:
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75 Z1 Resto 22 Jul 2010 08:44 #384585

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Rounding 3rd......

That clear coat I used works great. I did use a whole can and probobly could have used a little more. I wound up with some orange peel so I sanded it down a little with 2k grit, then used Maguires polish. Came out nice for a $30 paint job. If I was more patient I could have done a real nice job. This one is a solid 3-4'er.

Besides painting the header, all I really need to do now is buy some parts. I have the tires and throttle cables on their way then I can run this thing. Still need: chain, shocks, seat, air filters and levers. I'm going to Plasti-dip the levers in clear dip to give them that original rubber coating. I know it's completely unnecessary, I just want to do it. :laugh:

IMO, the Z's should have come in this color. HA!











Need a new decal here and also the 3 stickers for the tail section.













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75 Z1 Resto 22 Jul 2010 08:59 #384586

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Lookin' good!!
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75 Z1 Resto 26 Jul 2010 14:22 #385994

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Thanks!

I got some more done, almost there....

The tires showed up at my office Friday around 4:00pm so I mounted them. The front is a 100/90 which is what I thought I read is the equivalent to stock, well, let's just say it's a tight fit. The rear is a 120/90 and was no problem.

I totally forgot about all the small parts that make up the rear brake linkage so I blasted and plated those today along with footrest and seat hardware. The original seat had a tear along the seam so I picked up an assortment of needles and some black upholstery thread...then gave it to my wife to fix. lol She had fun and I'm glad she did it because it came out great! I just painted the pan.

The header came out nice with high temp grill paint. I had it for an MX pipe so I hope it holds up.

The bike pretty much started right up. Sounds friggin Bad Ass with just the header. I have shocks and a new chain ordered, so once they arrive it will be done.

Besides that, I just need to install the brakes and a couple minor details. Still need to set the carbs up too but I don't have a vacuum guage set just yet.





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75 Z1 Resto 26 Jul 2010 16:33 #386026

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great job
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75 Z1 Resto 26 Jul 2010 18:44 #386060

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nice job on the paint!
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75 Z1 Resto 26 Jul 2010 20:13 #386109

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You did your Dad's bike proud. I know your old man would be happy with that. Excellent work! I think that the blue Z1B is my favorite factory paint job.
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