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15 Aug 2016 12:48 #738775 by Rustyhama
Replied by Rustyhama on topic Re:KZ750 L4 - café-/ brat project
Yeah the colour looks good in that photo, I agree looks great with the tank. There are lots of photos on Pinterest of the short rear fenders for that style of bike. Great job, the bike looks awesome. Awaiting some glamour shots when she's all done!

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16 Aug 2016 00:56 #738832 by Wiers
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Great bike, love the colors.
I am about to paint my engine and yours turned out nice.
Any tips on how you did it?
Did you use any primer and how many layers did you need?
thanks
Eric

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17 Aug 2016 00:34 #738989 by SWEKZ
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Thank you !

I will have to do some pinteresting then, and try to take some glamour shots while it's still shiny hehe =)

For the lower engine I used a paint called "AutoK Enginecase paint" (I don't have any paint guns etc. so I have to use spraycans) , it was very easy to paint with! Started with one light "sticky layer", then 2 covering layers. This paint got way better that I had hoped for, tough surface! For the upper part of the engine I used a paint called "AutoK Heatpaint 650ºC", sprayed it several times with very, very light layers to get a thin coat, black isn't the best color for cooling and especially not a thick coat :D After the color had hardened through heat, I shaved the fins with a fine rasp (think it's called rasp :S) . Before the paint I first cleaned the engine, then scuffed everything very thourough with 400 grit scuffing pads (the soft ones). Cleaned it again and finally used a silicone removal spray before painting. Reading in forums, the last step wih the silicone removal spray is apparently really important. So far the paint holds up really well! Good luck with the painting Wiers!
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17 Aug 2016 00:39 #738990 by SWEKZ
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Thanks Leon! Aaha, reckon I'll have to buy one of those now :D

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17 Aug 2016 00:41 #738991 by Wiers
Replied by Wiers on topic KZ750 L4 - café-/ brat project
Thanks for the info.
I will probably be doing some more cleaning up before I will try your method.
Looks like multiple thin layers is the way to go.

Eric

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18 Sep 2016 11:39 #742746 by G-tron
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Geat build. And I'm liking the colour on the tank. This is almost exacly what I'm doing with my 750. Yes grey tank and everything.

I'd love to see more pics of the clip ons etc. Does the 650 also have the air-assist on the front forks? I need to retain that, but still run aftermarket clip ons for the handle bars.

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18 Sep 2016 13:05 #742756 by Julsruls
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Love it

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18 Sep 2016 22:26 #742800 by SWEKZ
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Thanks G-tron! Do you have a project thread for your build, want to see :D This is a 750 as well so I don't know if the 650 are air-assisted as well hehe. I will post some pictures!

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18 Sep 2016 22:26 #742801 by SWEKZ

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18 Sep 2016 22:36 #742802 by SWEKZ
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As always there are a couple things left to do... :P
* Order a smaller registration sign
* build a bracket to prevent some cables to show under the seat
* build a cover for the original handlebar clamps (don't wanna mill them down since I still want the option to use the original handlebar),
* complete the crankcase ventilation tubing.

Guess I'll wait to the winter before I fix any of these things, it works just fine for now!

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19 Sep 2016 08:20 #742853 by Tusch
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Turned out quite the simple beauty there!

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19 Sep 2016 08:37 #742859 by Street Fighter LTD
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BRAVO On a top notch Cafe Brat KZ bike ;)

I like your style

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