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KZ750E winter projects, updated 071206 (pics)

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02 Dec 2007 10:50 #183516 by Wilde
Thanks, glad that You like it, I agree with You, there are a lot of bikes out there that in real life isnot really built for riding. I know that with a 30 year old bike if You ride it You will need to fix it and it will get greasy and scratched. I must tell though that the paintjob looks so much better on the photo than in real life...

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02 Dec 2007 15:11 #183537 by Bad Kaw
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Wilde wrote:

...I must tell though that the paintjob looks so much better on the photo than in real life...


It'll just be out little secret.:)
...keep those pics comin'...Christmas break is almost here and that stupid non-insulated garage is cooooold...I'm in need of motivation!

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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06 Dec 2007 11:07 #183984 by Wilde
Cold garage is a pain, since last year I am blessed with a large warm garage. It still is a mess though but th eplan is to build a small workshop there. Some pics of progress, first tailpiece painted, i am proud of finding the always missing red reflexes:
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06 Dec 2007 11:08 #183985 by Wilde
Next one front fender and light. Also the vallvecover is off and valve clearances to be fixed.
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06 Dec 2007 11:10 #183986 by Wilde
And of course the shim that needs to be changed has no marking whatsoever so fortunately my father have given me a close to antique micrometer which I have to show You besides the shim:
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06 Dec 2007 12:08 #183994 by Bad Kaw
Replied by Bad Kaw on topic KZ750E winter projects now updated with pics
Something tells me a Sweden made micrometer is the epitome of accuracey, regardless of age! Nice progress pics, keep 'em comin'!

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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07 Dec 2007 12:09 #184088 by Wilde
I actually got a whole crate of ancient metalwork tools from the old guy, very useful indeed. Several hammers, metal liners, files, several gadgets I donĀ“t know the english word for but very good to have. Thinking of removing the head now, just for fun...

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07 Dec 2007 12:18 #184090 by KZErider
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I've got the same bike out in the barn "waiting" for me to get started on it and you're giving me a lot of good ideas and inspiration. Thanks for sharing your progress!

81 KZ750E2(project), 81 KZ750E2(parts donor), 87 BMW K 75C - got it runnin, didn't care for it, holding for family member, 79 CB650(project) Nomad 1700, VStar 950

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07 Dec 2007 12:21 #184093 by Wilde
Thanks for looking, the bike was an unobtainable dream when I was eighteen, now it is pretty much seen as useless by the younger guys but I like it still..

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11 Dec 2007 19:26 #184644 by Bad Kaw
Replied by Bad Kaw on topic KZ750E winter projects now updated with pics
Wilde wrote:

Thanks for looking, the bike was an unobtainable dream when I was eighteen, now it is pretty much seen as useless by the younger guys ...



Me too...it's like God's taking care of me in the long run! :)

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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12 Dec 2007 05:15 #184696 by iandz500
Replied by iandz500 on topic KZ750E winter projects now updated with pics
good looking bike, i love the tank reminds me of a ducati monster in that red and white combo.
what stages did you take when painting the tank, i'm going to be painting mine soon with rattle cans, its factory finished so will need flatting back but then where do i go from there?!?

Bikes: 1960 lambretta Li125 sold; 2001 Honda CG125 sold; 2006 Yamaha FZ6 sold; 1980 Kawasaki Z500 sold; 1967 BSA Bantam D10; 2008 Aprilia Shiver sold; 2010 KTM Duke 690R; 1954 BSA Bantam; 1980ish Kawasaki Z200
Location: Buckinghamshire, UK

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12 Dec 2007 10:14 #184739 by Wilde
Hi, take my advice for what it is worth..the paintjob looks much better in the picture than in real life...I did not start with the factory paint, the tank was repainted by the PO, also it had several dents in it and was fixed with Bondo. I sanded the tank and then put new bondo in the worst spots, sanded it again and finally wetsanded. Thereafter one coat of primer and three of white (stripes), masked it and put on three coats of red and three of clear. Now it needs polishing. The problems I see with rattlecans is primarily that the color will not be gas-proof and will chip easier. It is however possible to get really good finish with it, that is all in wetsanding all layers. BUT I am in no way an expert on this. My goal is to get an acceptable job, not a perfect one.

Good Luck

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