Z1000R and Z1000J - Lots of pics, and Gun-Kote oven baked paint.

Thanks Boys!
Its nice that you boys like my little project. :laugh: :laugh:

OK.

Since last time I have received some new carbon:

And since this carbon is more "goldish" I of course have to make new headlight ears.

Now its sanding and 2pack UV resistant varnish that is left to do.

And i have almost done the footrests mounts.

Its sanding and 2 pack UV varnish left to do here as well.

Roy knows no boundries. So cool.

Dang.

mark1122: Thanks for nice words!

KZ700A1: Thanks. :laugh:

The square head light society...

Before I do the varnish on the carbon parts I need to check that the part fits.

Making a template for the adapter behind the foot rester adapter... :blink: This is because of the Busa swing is much wider, so I need more space then original.
Also this will strengthen the whole construction.

And finally, I have decided to use a square headlight!
I think square suits better the old style, so I will try to "take" back the lines to the 80`S again with a sqaure headlight.

Also a little demonstration on the carbon:

This is a weight just over 3kg.

It's shaping up nicely Roy.
How will u fasten and tighten the headlight bracket to the forks?

They are made a little oversize, enough to put rubber tape behind, and then I will use nice small bolts to clamp it together. Thats the easy way out...

With this new carbon the golden threads are synthetic, so the manufacturer says that its stronger then ordinary carbon. :laugh:
And they are a nightmare to cut...

Good Idea , with the rubber tape.It will help dampen the vibes to the headlight as well.

mark1122:
Yes, and additional there will be rubber mounts in the light casing.


WHAT I DID YESTERDAY.


Here is the aluminum for the adapter, solid size.

And after.

Last adjust before sanding and varnish on the carbon.

And Gun-Kote...Straight from the oven. :woohoo:

Nice work Roy.
I got my head back from Larry Cavanaugh, so i will start the prebuild clearance tests today.

Wow man, this is so good. Inspirational. Keep it up!
-KR

mark1122 wrote:

Nice work Roy.
I got my head back from Larry Cavanaugh, so i will start the prebuild clearance tests today.

That sounds really nice!
After what I understand MR Cavanaugh really knows what he are doing. :woohoo:
In situations like that I really would like to be living closer to the big markets and shops "over there", in Canada or US.

i think your doing fine on your own.
and leon is doing a outstanding job helping you!