My z1000 lives again...part 2.

I wanted some nice bar ends but didn't want to spend much $$ on them so I rummaged around and found a couple old knurled style bar ends. Not exactly trick looking but a few minutes on the lathe to remove the knurling and they looked 10X better.



Later, Doug

StreetfighterKz wrote: I used Epoxy Appliance paint on the wheel as well as several other parts on the bike. It requires some good prep and once cured (1 week+) it's pretty tough stuff.

Pulled the masking off while the last of 4 coats was still a bit tacky. I think it came out great!

To be cont'd...

LOVE the wheels. NICE !!!!!

Dave

The wheels really look fantastic !!! I have always been a fan of that style wheel, I have a rear in pretty decent shape that may end up on my bike after seeing what you have managed with yours.....rear brake caliper arrangement is also very cool, do those calipers work in any direction or do some have to be above the axle?

Love the wheels! You'll have to post an update on how well that type of paint holds up to road use; I'd be really interested to find out.

I have been following your postings and have never replied to your thread, as I don't have much to contribute, what I am saying is that I and other members here enjoy reading your postings and learning from what you are doing, and not everybody is as skilled as you are, so keep on posting your work. I for one appreciate it, now I like the way your wheels turned out, however it would be nice if you would share what you used or how you polished those rims, I have also used Appliance Epoxy paint on my rims , and they have held very well to stone chips.

BlueZbike,
I've seen the rear Brembo caliper used on top (Ducati 750/900SS) or the bottom (Monster and 74X/9XX models). The only thing that I may have to change is flipping the pad spring

Mopguy,

I stripped the rim using Aircraft Stripper bought from the hardware store. Took several applications to get all the coating off the machined lips. I grabbed some Blue Magic Metal Polish Cream. No particular reason I went with this other than there was a warning that it contained ammonia. I figured it must be pretty decent stuff with a warning like that. Lol. I used a lot of elbow grease and a couple old cotton tube socks to get it to shine.


Later, Doug

I like what you did with he wheels. I think that should accentuate the width and low profile of the tires much more so that a fully black wheel. It also adds a bit if visual interest to the tire - wheel combo.

Let the finish cure for a couple weeks and reassembled the wheel with some used Braking rotors. I had been watching eBay for several months to find a set.


And a preview with the Gsxr caliper.


Later, Doug

very nice!

leon

The reason for the silence is because most of us are meer mortals compared to your skills and shop capabilities. All I have are hand files, hammers and drills and hacksaw. We are in awe of you. It's ment in a good way. Please continue posting.