1981 Kawasaki GPZ1100B1 winter restoration project

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05 Apr 2017 11:28 - 05 Apr 2017 16:40 #758554 by Coast Steve
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For the headlight cover I used Rustoleum's Professional in flat black.
A good scothbrite first to give a good "tooth", Degrease after, then wash off with water....then 2 coats of paint.

We have done some testing with this paint and it holds up very well to weather and washing.
As long as you don't rub the bike down with gasoline.
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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05 Apr 2017 16:43 - 05 Apr 2017 16:45 #758578 by Coast Steve
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Squeaked in another full day on the bike. Just have to sandblast and paint the exhaust, do some wiring and add a few bolts and brackets.
Then I think I'm done. Should have it done in less than a week.
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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10 Apr 2017 18:49 #758940 by Coast Steve
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Ok gang, It's pretty much done.

Just need to get the rear grab bar black chromed and find a chain guard for it.

It runs very quiet and smooth. I'm pleased. I'll take some proper pictures later.
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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11 Apr 2017 05:40 #758953 by TexasKZ
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Very nice. Well done!
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16 Apr 2017 10:51 #759295 by KZJOE900
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Excellent work!. Bike looks great! Just looking at it puts my mind in a time warp back to the early eighties.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
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16 Apr 2017 12:17 - 16 Apr 2017 12:18 #759299 by Coast Steve
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I know, I do miss the early 80's bikes.
Born in 65, grew up in the cool 70's, and got to ride the 80's bikes.
Doesn't get any better than that if you ask me.

I took it out for a spin yesterday, and it was so nice to be on it.
Seemed like all the guys 40-50ish were rubbernecking. I guess they remember those times as well.
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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16 Apr 2017 12:24 #759300 by Glenn
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Coast Steve wrote: I know, I do miss the early 80's bikes.
Born in 65, grew up in the cool 70's, and got to ride the 80's bikes.
Doesn't get any better than that if you ask me.

I took it out for a spin yesterday, and it was so nice to be on it.
Seemed like all the guys 40-50ish were rubbernecking. I guess they remember those times as well.


Yep, you don't see one of those ride by every day. Pretty cool!
I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth.
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16 Apr 2017 15:38 #759315 by 650ed
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Bike looks great!!! Ed
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18 Apr 2017 19:40 #759559 by rstnick
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Beautiful job Steve.

Ran into my buddy Chris Sunday, and got some pictures of his blue GPz:

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18 Apr 2017 19:54 - 18 Apr 2017 20:17 #759561 by Coast Steve
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Wow Rob, that looks great in blue. Just stunning.
Do you know if Chris used one of the aftermarket seat covers on it?
Blue frame too. Nice

1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
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22 Apr 2017 05:38 #759870 by rstnick
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I will ask about the seat cover next time I see him.
B)

Just sent him an email too.
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25 Apr 2017 18:37 - 25 Apr 2017 18:42 #760256 by rstnick
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Ran into Chris on Sunday.
He bought the seat cover on ebay, for a 1981 GPz1100, from China.

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s
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