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Re: 1980 project.
14 Sep 2012 19:38
My next task is to replace the lower cross bar with chrom moly were the lower shock link attaches to . Then fab inner fender with battery compartment.
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14 Sep 2012 20:41
My god that is unbelievable work youre doing!










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My god that is freaking incredable work you do!
you wont hear me say that very often on here or anyplace else.




















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14 Sep 2012 22:55I like powder coating on small parts you can take off and fix easily,but big parts like frames scare me if the powder coat gets scratched youre basically screwedrich67 wrote: Yes i agree , Thanks to a great friend i'v been able to keep this project going, I will keep the pics coming , I hope to be able to powder coat or give this frame paint in mid october .
I'd like to hear anyones thoughts on paint or powdercoat. I'v always powdercoated but i'v seen great results with paint.

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14 Sep 2012 23:32
Thanks for the complement
, It's good to hear great support when building a project ,It has relite the fire Thanks again.
I'v always powder coated but I'v seen some really nice results with paint im really leaning towards paint.

I'v always powder coated but I'v seen some really nice results with paint im really leaning towards paint.
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14 Sep 2012 23:38
Are you going to cap off the swingarm pivot gussets and put a sleeve in there to keep the moisture from getting trapped in there? 
ive got a tweaked 900 frame sitting on my bench right now that im gonna try and get straightened out this weekend and start the rake and bracing job on this gives me lots of motivation

ive got a tweaked 900 frame sitting on my bench right now that im gonna try and get straightened out this weekend and start the rake and bracing job on this gives me lots of motivation

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16 Sep 2012 01:34
Hey thanks again , Yes gussets will be capped but i might not sleeve instead i was thinking billet alum plugs , good luck with the 900 frame and glad i could motivate

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17 Sep 2012 10:43
really nice progress!
top notch work (as always) :evil:
keep up the progress and keep them pictures coming.
looks great ,
leon
top notch work (as always) :evil:
keep up the progress and keep them pictures coming.
looks great ,
leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
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20 Sep 2012 04:33
This is amazing to watch. I drop in and take notice to something new every time.
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Re: 1980 project.
29 Sep 2012 01:31
i bought a headerd from chris . Its really great quality i will fit it soon .
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Re: 1980 project.
29 Sep 2012 10:49
Rich, when wireman said he was going to bed to lay some pipe he was talking about his wife, not his exhaust.
Some things you have a clue about but some things you still have much to learn about. WTF?!
Some things you have a clue about but some things you still have much to learn about. WTF?!

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29 Sep 2012 10:49
I think you must still be...? Lol
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80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200
80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
1980 Z1R, 2002 ZRX1200, 2003 ZRX1200
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