KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

what do you think ?

More
19 Oct 2005 23:08 #2918 by John68
Replied by John68 on topic what do you think ?
I must have missed something. What do you mean about, "$700 and it still looks like crap?" How'd you dump $700 into the paint?

anyhow, if you have a good section of paint anywhere on the tank, where you can polish it up shiney, take it to a PPG paint dealer, they will have a prophet mouse, that reads the paint, and gives them a mixing formula. post the mixing formula, for PPG single stage A/E and I can get you rattle cans of it. I think it's like $14 a can for rattle cans, but it's worth it, to have an exact paint match. Or, the PPG dealer might be able to put it in rattle cans for you.
Hope this helps.
John

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Oct 2005 06:03 #2961 by cratgo
Replied by cratgo on topic what do you think ?
after he broke his leg, and max gets to the station early, the goose is riding a triple two stroke in circles with a cast on his leg.
john68, i will def. do that when i have a chance, i'll send a message. well, i thought the $700 dollars i spent would go farther than it did, the engine is great, i installed new piston rings, gaskets, tune up kit, new michelin rear tire, mac exhaust, new plugs and wires, new rear sprocket, carb kit and more, it added up real fast and i haven't done any cosmetic improvements yet.
----thanks to everybody here, you guys are great.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
28 Oct 2005 19:39 #5058 by cratgo
Replied by cratgo on topic what do you think ? not original
i emailed reproduction graphics.com with a pic of my bike to find where i can get that red stripe, and he said that my paint job wasn't original, so, i'm wondering what was original?, how can i find out? if possible i want to go back orig. and i'm thinking maybe all the 77s were that maroon color

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
29 Oct 2005 05:07 #5096 by John68
Replied by John68 on topic what do you think ? not original
Do some sanding.

chances are, if someone repainted it, they didn't strip everything down to the bare metal, so underneath that blue, there must be another color. Do some sanding in a few spots and see. Under the tank, on the sidecovers, underside of seat cowl... Those are good hiding places. Or, check the overspray on the backside of your sidecovers. If you still can't figure it out, post a close-up pic of the backside of the sidecover.

We'll git-r-done,

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
29 Oct 2005 05:40 #5104 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic what do you think ? not original
Cratgo:

The 1977 KZ750 B models came in two colors that year; the first is seen in Sixgun's picture below...the second is a maroon/red, probably similar to the 1977 Z1000 A model paint scheme. I seem to remember the most common version sold was the red edition.

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Nov 2005 11:10 #9184 by kwakagoose
Replied by kwakagoose on topic what do you think ? not original
The goose's triple



img.photobucket.com/albums/v719/jimgoose/DSC00235.jpg

Post edited by: kwakagoose, at: 2005/11/20 14:14
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Biquetoast
  • Offline
  • User
  • King Jeremy The Wicked
More
20 Nov 2005 11:41 #9185 by Biquetoast
Replied by Biquetoast on topic what do you think ? not original
Mcdroid wrote:

...I seem to remember the most common version sold was the red edition.


...and I've ended up with all the remaining green ones... ;) :laugh:

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Nov 2005 17:54 #9238 by ten6
Replied by ten6 on topic what do you think ?
Z-doctor wrote:

Goose on a triple?I don't think so.

I will have to check but I thought he was on one when he rode in to headquarters with the cast on his leg...

Michigan City, Indiana
Firefighter MCFD IAFF Local #475
(3) KZ650s (1) 1996 Vulcan 1500A (1) 1978 KZ1000 (1) 1986 Yamaha Radian 600
2000 Dodge Ram 4x4
1960 Chevy Bel-Air

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Nov 2005 19:41 #9257 by ten6
Replied by ten6 on topic what do you think ?
I just looked and Goose is in fact on a Kaw Triple when he rides into the Hall of Justice after he broke his leg...just so ya know!!!

Michigan City, Indiana
Firefighter MCFD IAFF Local #475
(3) KZ650s (1) 1996 Vulcan 1500A (1) 1978 KZ1000 (1) 1986 Yamaha Radian 600
2000 Dodge Ram 4x4
1960 Chevy Bel-Air

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Nov 2005 20:59 #9270 by cratgo
Replied by cratgo on topic what do you think ? pics so far
here are some shots of the tank primered after bondo and then green paint, duplicolors deep emerald green, it's like someone painted this bike to look like that triple in mad max

Post edited by: cratgo, at: 2005/11/21 00:00
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Nov 2005 21:03 #9272 by cratgo
Replied by cratgo on topic what do you think ? pics so far
i forgot what i was doing to upload my pics, sorry

Post edited by: cratgo, at: 2005/11/21 00:04
Attachments:

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
20 Nov 2005 21:07 #9273 by cratgo
Replied by cratgo on topic what do you think ? pics so far
not sure on the name of that color but it is very good match just found it its "DEEP JEWEL GREEN"

Post edited by: cratgo, at: 2005/11/21 00:11

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.