My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

29 Apr 2008 21:33

#210196

When the paint was drying, I cleaned... I love detailing mist.

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

29 Apr 2008 21:34 - 29 Apr 2008 21:43

#210197

Tank: Scuffed.

I wet-sanded a bit, as under close investigation the rattle-can paint looked like the pock-marked surface of the moon. Sure, it passes the 'Six Foot Test,' in which it looks good to drunk girls from six feet away at night, but I felt the urge to straighten it out a bit.

A swipe with a wet rag gives a preview of how it will look with the clear coat... Lots of work left here.

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

29 Apr 2008 21:35

#210199

This is an extreme closeup of the sidewall of my rear tire. At first glance it appeared okay, but with the image enhanced I at once knew that this tire had seen its last day.

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

01 May 2008 21:46 - 01 May 2008 21:47

#210589

I walked into the garage tonight; she waited there for me (a romantic sight)

She's starting to look beautiful, I see more than just a skeleton of a motorcycle now.

The rims are out being fitted with long-awaited fresh rubber. Thanks to Gary at Parts Place in Negaunee for being reasonable with all of my requests.

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

01 May 2008 21:49

#210590

The partitioned package of points piqued my interest;
high voltage...

Maybe not a Hayabusa but far, far from revolting.

I can still get these after 30 years.. Cool

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

01 May 2008 21:50

#210591

Here's the place where the points go. The points partition. I prepared the workspace and washed my hands until they felt pickled.

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

01 May 2008 21:52 - 01 May 2008 21:54

#210592

This is a bad point. On the other side, there is a tiny mountain in the metal about equal to this pit. I suppose it's high voltage, so it acts like a tiny welder over time.

Funny that the points got this bad... The last fella had put $350 into the Jardine Exaust..

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

01 May 2008 21:55 - 01 May 2008 21:56

#210593

After installing the new points I took a *CLEAN**CLEAN**CLEAN**CLEAN**CLEAN**CLEAN**CLEAN* piece of paper and dressed the points like this:

1) Open points
2) Insert Paper
3) Fwwwiiisk
4) Repeated until I got really bored

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

05 May 2008 01:14

#211236

Scuff Scuff Scuff Scuff Scuff

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

05 May 2008 01:15 - 05 May 2008 01:25

#211237

I got my... Stencil. Gimme somethin' to write on.

Class Dismissed!

...Tires are in tomorrow. I hope I'm done with it for a little while.

'Fix it while you ride it'

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Re: My 1978 KZ1000 LTD Finally Gets Some Attention (Ongoing Thread)

07 May 2008 12:04

#211833

Here's an updated picture.. Also here's my electrical troubleshooting thread that's keeping me off the road

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=4&id=211827#211827

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