Kiwi Z1R

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

05 Mar 2017 00:06
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Oh my, that makes me happy! Shit update I know, but hey something is better than nothing lol!

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

06 Mar 2017 06:25
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i'll take it!
hey every step counts!

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

07 Mar 2017 18:35
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Started farting around with the bodywork now that I have it all down of the shelf and complete. PMC for the Z1R side cover badges. I had nothing to go off other than photos so just took an educated stab in the dark at positioning the badges lol.

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.........and just because it was killiing me I fitted the brackets inside the fairing and fitted it just for a look.

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

07 Mar 2017 18:42
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I am not generally the selfie type of bloke but once I had put all the bodywork on and then held the screen up I had to show you how happy I was!

While I'm on the happy buzz I just have to say how stoked I am with the paint work. Line work is awesome and really sharp. You'd never guess it was done with a tape and a gun. All cut and polished and not a lump, bump, or raised pinstripe to feel. I know the stripes aren't original being painted on and they are a touch wider, but man I love it!

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

07 Mar 2017 18:43
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531blackbanshee wrote: i'll take it!
hey every step counts!

leon

Thanks Leon, I knew I could depend on you lol!
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Re: Kiwi Z1R

07 Mar 2017 19:10
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Looking pretty good....
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Re: Kiwi Z1R

08 Mar 2017 08:23
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man the stripes really are nice.as the whole bike is going to be something to be very proud of!!!

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

08 Mar 2017 22:41
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Hi all, me again. Got the seat back from the auto trimmers today. It has come out pretty good and considering the shitty base that it had to be stuck too. Only complaint would be that the front of the seat where the seat butts up to the tank has curve down rather than running straight into the tank (hope that makes sense). Pondering whether or not to take it back and get it straightened up, haven't made up my mind yet. Think I'll sleep on it. Yes, I know... the strap buckle is black! I like black lol.

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Re: Kiwi Z1R

09 Mar 2017 05:50
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i think it looks good.
but i do understand about the front of the seat.
mine kinda does that to.

i think you should go through the time and effort and sore finger tips :pinch: to fix it properly :whistle:

that way when i see it finished i'll be inspired to buy a new cover and re-do my seat :P

where did you source your heat stamped cover from?

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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: Kiwi Z1R

09 Mar 2017 09:03
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I had the same issue on both the seat covers I made. The way I overcame it was to add more foam there, like way more than you think you need. That way when you pull the seat cover tight it compresses the foam to where you actually want it.
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Re: Kiwi Z1R

09 Mar 2017 19:55
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531blackbanshee wrote: i think it looks good.
but i do understand about the front of the seat.
mine kinda does that to.

i think you should go through the time and effort and sore finger tips :pinch: to fix it properly :whistle:

that way when i see it finished i'll be inspired to buy a new cover and re-do my seat :P

where did you source your heat stamped cover from?

leon

Man I love your bike! I just got the local auto trimmers to make the cover for me. That heat stamped section is just a generic lot of vinyl that they had in stock.

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