Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
20 Aug 2011 08:21 - 20 Aug 2011 08:21
your bike is looking real nice. makes me wish I never sold the one I had.dont be afraid to ride that bad boy.
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
20 Aug 2011 12:34
Nice! :woohoo:
You've done it pretty quick too.
You've done it pretty quick too.
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
20 Aug 2011 14:45
Either I missed the joke in there or I'm the only one that doesn't see a black front fender on the bike... :huh:
And yes, that is top shelf all the way, very nice!
And yes, that is top shelf all the way, very nice!

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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
20 Aug 2011 15:31
In the picture of all the painted parts, on the left hand side.
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
20 Aug 2011 22:33KZ_Rage wrote: Either I missed the joke in there or I'm the only one that doesn't see a black front fender on the bike... :huh:
And yes, that is top shelf all the way, very nice!
Thanks all,appreciate your positive feed back.

Yes didn't fit the front fender as all the body work is going back to the painter to have the pin striping cleared over.
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Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
22 Aug 2011 13:21
looks awesome!
good job.
how hard were the pinstripe transfers to get layed down?
leon
good job.
how hard were the pinstripe transfers to get layed down?
leon
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
22 Aug 2011 19:00
Thanks Leon
The pinstripes were difficult and time consuming...I didn't use a decal kit as such,chose to purchase pin stripes on a roll and do it free hand,copying from previous photos.
Very happy with the end result,but glad to have it finished.
Are the after market decal kits transfers or stickers?
The pinstripes were difficult and time consuming...I didn't use a decal kit as such,chose to purchase pin stripes on a roll and do it free hand,copying from previous photos.
Very happy with the end result,but glad to have it finished.

Are the after market decal kits transfers or stickers?
1976 KH 500 triple
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
22 Aug 2011 19:30
Here are a couple:
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-KZ1000-...Decals-/160541724085
www.z1enterprises.com/Decal-Set-KZ1000-1980-Z1R-Black-2180.aspx
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-KZ1000-...Decals-/160541724085
www.z1enterprises.com/Decal-Set-KZ1000-1980-Z1R-Black-2180.aspx
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
23 Aug 2011 00:14 - 23 Aug 2011 00:160Z.Z1R Mk2 wrote: Thanks Leon
The pinstripes were difficult and time consuming...I didn't use a decal kit as such,chose to purchase pin stripes on a roll and do it free hand,copying from previous photos.
Very happy with the end result,but glad to have it finished.
Are the after market decal kits transfers or stickers?
i am under the impression that some of them are water slide decal sets.
you did a very nice job with the tape.
now are you going to bury it under the clear?
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!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
23 Aug 2011 00:23
Hmmm,the water slide decals would have been much easier in hindsight.
Yes Leon...clear coat is going over the top of them.
Yes Leon...clear coat is going over the top of them.

1976 KH 500 triple
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
1978 Z1R D1
1980 Z1R MK2
1983 Gpz750 turbo
2007 ZRX 1200r
1982 GSX 1000S Katana
1983 GSX 1000S Katana
Don't knock my turbo lag - it gives your naturally aspirated a chance..
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
23 Aug 2011 00:42 - 23 Aug 2011 00:43
it's gonna be nice!!!!!!!
i bet you are excited :woohoo: .
you should be,you are pretty dang close to having a very nice z1r.
great job so far.
leon
i bet you are excited :woohoo: .
you should be,you are pretty dang close to having a very nice z1r.
great job so far.
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!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: Oz ZIR Mk2 resto project....
23 Aug 2011 20:21
WOW is all i can say... i am finishing my 650 turned 750 build and holy crap i wish i had done alot that you have!! i am sure i will the next time around :evil: i think we would all benefit from a video of her running

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1979 kz659 sr- new acquisition NEXT project GONE
Both 650s combined to make one great bike! with a new powerplant
it is a 79 frame, 78 front end, both 78 wheels and brakes, 78 body work and a 80' 750-4 motor with gpz 750 cams and a kerker and...
1979 kz659 sr- new acquisition NEXT project GONE
Both 650s combined to make one great bike! with a new powerplant
it is a 79 frame, 78 front end, both 78 wheels and brakes, 78 body work and a 80' 750-4 motor with gpz 750 cams and a kerker and...
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