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76 KZ750 B1 Twin

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06 Dec 2015 13:43 - 06 Dec 2015 13:44 #702181 by SWest
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It's not about making me happy, it's about what makes you happy. Just look at the old CB 750's and think about how they wish they could do it. :lol:
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07 Dec 2015 15:02 #702331 by Bowman
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You know the little plastic trim thing that goes around the seat making a nice clean edge between the seat cover and the seat pan? Naturally after 40 years mine is everything from bare white plastic to good looking silver/chrome coating. Do I just clean all the old coating off then scuff it up and paint it with a spray can? My seat cover is pretty much perfect, I'd rather leave it alone if possible.

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08 Dec 2015 05:42 #702376 by pete greek1
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I think I've seen them for sale somewhere, nice new chrome ones
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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08 Dec 2015 06:17 #702381 by SWest
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Your disks and calipers look like they're ready to go to work. :woohoo:
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08 Dec 2015 06:54 #702384 by Bowman
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Gotta get the calipers powder coated to match the forks before they go on for real.

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08 Dec 2015 07:03 #702386 by Bowman
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I'm scared to take the trim bit off the seat. Looks like its the way the luxurious 70s pleather seat cover is held/stretched to the seat pan.

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08 Dec 2015 07:12 - 08 Dec 2015 07:13 #702388 by SWest
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There are teeth the seat cover hooks on to. You may have to pry them open a little to get the cover off. As long as the cover isn't hard with age, it can be done.
Pic of the underside?
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08 Dec 2015 07:38 - 08 Dec 2015 07:44 #702392 by pete greek1
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Bowman wrote: Gotta get the calipers powder coated to match the forks before they go on for real.

If you want to save some money you can get some VHT, or Dupli-color rattle can caliper paint from Auto Zone for about 6.99
I did my calipers & drums on my 4RR, in blue, & they tuned out great, 3 coats on each, & still had some paint left with 1 can




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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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08 Dec 2015 07:45 #702393 by Bowman
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If I wanted to save money I'd take up hookers and blow instead of restoring an old kz. Ypur calipers do look nice.

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08 Dec 2015 07:54 #702394 by pete greek1
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Bowman wrote: You know the little plastic trim thing that goes around the seat making a nice clean edge between the seat cover and the seat pan? Naturally after 40 years mine is everything from bare white plastic to good looking silver/chrome coating. Do I just clean all the old coating off then scuff it up and paint it with a spray can? My seat cover is pretty much perfect, I'd rather leave it alone if possible.


Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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08 Dec 2015 07:55 #702395 by SWest
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I'm going to copy one of our members and use blue anodized paint on mine. He has red. :woohoo:
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08 Dec 2015 08:04 - 08 Dec 2015 08:06 #702397 by pete greek1
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swest wrote: I'm going to copy one of our members and use blue anodized paint on mine. He has red. :woohoo:
Steve


I'm going to go with red calipers on my 76 900, :woohoo: :woohoo:


Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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