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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 09 Jun 2020 12:45 #827694

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So since I was in town, I dropped by the paint shop to take some progress pictures (since I forgot last time!). He was just calling me when I walked in to tell me it was all ready!
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 09 Jun 2020 12:57 #827695

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Since this is a picture, I guess it happened!! This is the first loose fit of the bodywork. I like it!! :woohoo:
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 09 Jun 2020 13:07 #827697

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Looking good!! :woohoo:

That will look nice with a black motor.

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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 09 Jun 2020 17:37 #827713

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Your right “it happened”! And very well at that.

As far as vapor blasting it high pressure water with a sand slurry mixture. No Temperature involved. If you can find someone to vapor blast your cases you will be amazed at the finish. It’s also called vapor honing
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 10 Jun 2020 13:36 #827777

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Emblems made more difference than I thought they would.
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 10 Jun 2020 14:16 #827787

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Your bike rebuild is the next upcoming BOTM :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Love the lime color sheme, calum is right, a satin black gloss colored engine is the way you have to go.
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 10 Jun 2020 14:56 #827791

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The plan is all black, with some cylinder head fins filed, and the text on the valve cover and side case covers sanded as well. Just the highlights that make sense.
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 12 Jun 2020 15:56 #828010

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I got the top case back from the hot dip tank. Definitely took care of all the oil residue. As far as cleaning the painted surfaces, not so much...


Now comes all the single sided razor blade work to get the block gasket off. Wish my fingers luck! The bottom case will be ready Monday. I'm still ordrring the last few bearings and bushings. It will take some time getting the painted surfaces prepped anyway.
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 12 Jun 2020 16:07 #828013

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Don´t forget to give all oil ports and main gallery a very good clean!!!
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 12 Jun 2020 19:57 #828026

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The easy side is done.

The outside is going to need a lot of work before it's ready for paint.
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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 13 Jun 2020 02:11 #828039

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Don't loose that mounting bolt! Can be hard to come by (at least over here).

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Saving a '81 KZ750-E 13 Jun 2020 08:59 #828054

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If you can find someone to glass bead blast it would be worth the money in the time savings. It or vapor blasting result in a great surface to start with.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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