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First of all- no thanks, I could not mount tires that way. I had a dealer do it but I think I should have taken them to a Harley dealer. That is what I'm going to try next time. They would be more careful.

I painted the electronic mounts and i have the shaft drive all back together too:

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I'd look very carefully at your rusted tank, very often the metal tank badges create a water trap in that area and leaks occur, this is a common fault on these bikes.

Go in heavy in that area when stripping it down to bare metal, the slightest pinhole that water wouldn't penetrate will leak petrol. Filling tank with inert gas and welding is the way to go, but get someone experienced as the metal is really thin even when new.

don't make the same mistake this guy did

these are the parts getting chromed. They said 6 to 8 weeks. They will probly be done before im done polishing the motor and fitting the rest of the parts.

I have a few more pics for you guys. Summer is here so im slowing down a bit but the bike will be ready for the spring.

Here is the motor sandblasted and almost ready for paint.


Here are some brake parts. I could not mount them the way they were. Just a lot of polishing.


Thaanks for looking

After sandblasting I retaped the covers and sprayed with vht engine primer and duplicolor aluminum colored engine paint. Here we are unmasking and going to start polishing the covers.

Its nice to have a good helper.

today i got the hrome back. Also here is the motor almost done.

Its been a while. I have made some progress during the riding season. This will be ready for spring. I ordered new handlebar controls yesterday since the brake master cylinder seems to be in bad shape. I have been getting the carb ready too. Here are some updated pics. (Actually I am a little further along than this)

Looking good Dave. I see a possible BOTMS here. Keep up the good work.

Update:
Carbs and hand controls done. I am considering buying a new exhaust. Does any one have a recommendation? Here are the latest pictures. I have to paint the tank still and im going to redo the graphics as they were originally. I would do vinyl or stickers if I could find them anywhere. Anyway, almost done.





Can anybody recommend an exhaust. I would not be too concerned if it was single sided.

Your choices are limited. There's MAC and MAC as near as I can tell. The Delkevic, which I had on my 650 was nice but no 550 headers yet? Heard this may be a possibility in the future. You can find used factory and 4-1 - a Muzzy and a Kerker I believe but likely all will need work to refinish, BTW nice build here, that's a great looking LTD. I like my 550A. R

This is from a year ago, but you might be able to find somebody importing one or more of these European systems. I know the thread is about the 750E, but I have read that Marving made a 550 system, so maybe the others did or do too.

kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/596700-marving-exhaust-for-kz750e

Ok, I picked up the MAC 4 to 1 exhaust. It looks fine to me. I have the original if anyone is interested. It would be nice to see it go to use.

I have everything done except the tank and a couple of minor little things. I should have painted it myself. I just figured I had enough to do. Now over a year later im still waiting for the tank. Lesson: dont ever tell anyone not to rush because they always wait until the last minute if you say that.