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11 Jun 2012 10:09 #528128 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic Just finished frame
looks like this is going to be a top notch build.

can't wait to watch it progress,

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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11 Jun 2012 22:31 #528324 by retcol
Replied by retcol on topic Just finished frame
Looks great. I have to paint my frame also, waswondering which paint to use.

2005 HD Softail Deuce
2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
1981 Honda CB900F Super Sport
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000A2 Project Bike

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11 Jun 2012 22:32 #528325 by trianglelaguna
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looks awesome....

1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife

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11 Jun 2012 22:59 #528330 by gwolever
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Thanks guys! I'm hoping to have her done by the end of the month.

1982 KZ1000 CSR

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15 Jun 2012 12:48 #529311 by retcol
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I love what you did with the engine, looks great. I have to paint mine also. What paint did you use for the frame and the engine?

2005 HD Softail Deuce
2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
1981 Honda CB900F Super Sport
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000A2 Project Bike

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17 Jun 2012 00:53 #529741 by gwolever
Replied by gwolever on topic Just finished frame
Thanks retcol,

I will have to check what brand engine paint it was, I still have a couple of cans in the garage. I just remember it was black and aluminum ceramic high temp engine spray paints.

As for the frame, I didn't have the money to powder coat, so I used the POR-15 Rust Preventive paint followed by POR-15 Chassis Black.

I will get back to you on that engine paint brand.

1982 KZ1000 CSR

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17 Jun 2012 17:15 #529904 by retcol
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You done good!

2005 HD Softail Deuce
2003 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
1981 Honda CB900F Super Sport
1978 Kawasaki KZ1000A2 Project Bike

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28 Jun 2012 12:18 #532353 by centralnebraskaguy
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Awesome job!

Wish I had the know-how to strip mine down and start from scratch like that for a winter project. Someday maybe...

1982 KZ 440 LTD

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28 Jun 2012 12:21 #532355 by 650ed
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Looks great! You're gonna love those Hagons. ;)

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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28 Jun 2012 12:24 #532356 by gwolever
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Thanks. Can't wait to ride it.

1982 KZ1000 CSR

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24 Mar 2013 02:03 #578466 by Jonny
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Looks good! In fact, nice enough that since I am pretty close to that point myself (stripping and repainting my frame while I have everything apart, I wonder if you might have some advice at that point.

I looked into the POR 15 site, and see that the Rust Preventing base coat is only available in a pint size container and not in a rattle can... SO, did you do you base coat with a paint gun? I have a top fairly basic top feeding paint gun, and access to a compressor and a place to paint. I imagine that thy stuff comes with pretty decent instructions, but before I order something in, I would just want to ready for the work. How did you go about prepping and painting the frame?

My original though was to sandblast after cleaning off the worst of the gunk that has built up over 30+ years and then rattle can it after. I would like to get a decent, lasting finish after that, and this seems to be a good way of doing it. If i am going to go to that length, is there anything else I need to consider along the way?

Thanks very much for any advice you may have!

Cheers,

Jon

'78 KZ 650C2 'Lila'
'71 Norton Commando 750 'Eadie'

St. Catharines, ON (Mostly, anyway...)

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24 Mar 2013 08:54 #578481 by boatdrinks
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Looks great!

Charles
Madison, AL
1978 KZ650 B2A, Luminous Dark Blue

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