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Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto

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08 Jan 2014 09:55 #617757 by neighbourdave

This is what I started with in the fall of 2013.

This is where I am now. The engine is actually out now and the frame is completely stripped and ready to be sent out for powder coating.

1998 Concours
1978 Z1-R
1975 H2C
1974 H1E
1973 S2A

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08 Jan 2014 10:11 #617762 by 650ed

Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

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

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08 Jan 2014 10:44 #617773 by Drooz

650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've never tried myself, but I'd guess you'd hafta remove it. I'm sure it's tricky. :dry:

Good to see the build thread Dave!

Boys, this is gonna be one sweet Z1-R!! :woohoo:

'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!

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08 Jan 2014 11:13 #617777 by neighbourdave

Drooz wrote:
650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've never tried myself, but I'd guess you'd hafta remove it. I'm sure it's tricky. :dry:

Good to see the build thread Dave!

Boys, this is gonna be one sweet Z1-R!! :woohoo:

Thanks Drewski!

1998 Concours
1978 Z1-R
1975 H2C
1974 H1E
1973 S2A

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08 Jan 2014 11:48 - 08 Jan 2014 11:55 #617779 by 4TheKZ1000

I might wire tie a light gauge tin plate over it during the blasting process.

On the powder coating you can use the heat tape the powder coaters use to cover it.

The only problem I see is the temp the powder coat is taken to....300+ degrees. I would guess the frame might get this hot. If its a sticker, at 300 degrees.....might disturb it? yes.

Was just thinking....dangerous for me. :ohmy: might try to heat up the inside of the steering neck, might activate the glue a bit making it easier to remove. Could also burn it up if to much heat?

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Those Doe-Hawks really go!

08 Jan 2014 11:56 - 08 Jan 2014 12:10 #617780 by DOHC

650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've seen folks mention buying reproductions of these stickers with all of the correct info. Using a good reproduction seems much easier than working hard to refinish every inch of the frame except that little bit under the factory sticker.

I dug up this post that has a link to someone who makes reproductions:

kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/496842-kz1000?start=40#572846

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100

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08 Jan 2014 12:01 #617781 by DOHC

neighbourdave wrote: This is where I am now. The engine is actually out now and the frame is completely stripped...

Hey, I have a frame and pile of pieces that looks just like that!

Your Z1-R looked pretty clean before you started. What inspired you to tear it all down?

And what exhaust is that? Looks sweet. Oh, and nice garage!

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
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'00 ZRX1100

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08 Jan 2014 12:20 #617783 by neighbourdave

It looked good from far but it was far from..........
According to Drooz, the pipe is a Bassani copy made by Rocket in the Toronto area back in the day.

1998 Concours
1978 Z1-R
1975 H2C
1974 H1E
1973 S2A

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08 Jan 2014 12:23 #617784 by neighbourdave

dohc wrote:
650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've seen folks mention buying reproductions of these stickers with all of the correct info. Using a good reproduction seems much easier than working hard to refinish every inch of the frame except that little bit under the factory sticker.

I dug up this post that has a link to someone who makes reproductions:

kzrider.com/forum
/11-projects/496842-kz1000?start=40#572846

Thanks for the link dohc.

1998 Concours
1978 Z1-R
1975 H2C
1974 H1E
1973 S2A

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08 Jan 2014 13:08 #617788 by 531blackbanshee

oh yeah!

this forum has been needing a good z1r resto thread :evil: !

can't wait to follow along. :cheer:

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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
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08 Jan 2014 14:36 #617795 by mopguy

I did a restore on a 78 KZ1000 LTD, and I used the services of Brian Daliner in Kitchener,Ontario. He made me take digital pictures of the decal on the neck of the frame, and with proof of ownership he was able to make me an exact replica. Before you go any further I recommend you give Brian a call.
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Phone:(519) 954-5049
Website: www.bdesigns.ca
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I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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09 Jan 2014 05:02 #617865 by neighbourdave

Just a shot of the bare frame.

It came with this double sprocket set up on it. Anyone seen one of these before?

1998 Concours
1978 Z1-R
1975 H2C
1974 H1E
1973 S2A

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