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09 Nov 2021 06:24 #857714
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1977 Kawasaki KZ-1000A1
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Looking at that tank the first words that came into my mind were, "Wow! What were they thinking damaging that tank?" It is in rough shape and I hope it works out okay in the end. I would have to weigh my options carefully with that one and get some really good advise from people in the know.
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09 Nov 2021 07:20 #857718
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Ralph sent instructions which I am grateful for. I sent them to Oahu so he could have a look.
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09 Nov 2021 18:31 #857746
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I put it back on two wheels today so I can work on getting the lower half of the motor in the frame.
so far so good. Lots of details to work on.
ive also decided to name the project. I’ve never done that.
this bike is being assembled to hopefully resist our marine environment and this bike is also old so I’m naming it
Paani Kupuna
which loosely translates from Hawaiian as
Tropical Old Timer.
im working on cleaning the tank, getting it ready to go for repair and paint.
so far so good. Lots of details to work on.
ive also decided to name the project. I’ve never done that.
this bike is being assembled to hopefully resist our marine environment and this bike is also old so I’m naming it
Paani Kupuna
which loosely translates from Hawaiian as
Tropical Old Timer.
im working on cleaning the tank, getting it ready to go for repair and paint.
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10 Nov 2021 04:48 #857751
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I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Cool name!
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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11 Nov 2021 19:10 #857815
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11 Nov 2021 19:41 #857818
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Pretty amazing given the condition of the tank they came from.
'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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I cleaned up the tank badges, not too bad for 49 years.
Pretty amazing given the condition of the tank they came from.
'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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11 Nov 2021 20:03 #857819
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I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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You scrubbed them so hard you twisted the "S"!!!
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12 Nov 2021 07:04 #857834
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yes, I thought the S was an odd font. I never noticed it before.
I had to drill out two of the 3mm screws, the heads had rusted. I was careful and drilled them to fit a small easy out I have, the holes cleaned right up. Lucky
I had to drill out two of the 3mm screws, the heads had rusted. I was careful and drilled them to fit a small easy out I have, the holes cleaned right up. Lucky
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12 Nov 2021 08:08 #857837
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It's an interesting illusion caused by the "A" on either side of the "S".
If you look at the angled lines at beginning and end of the "S", they match that found in the rest of the letters.
If you look at the angled lines at beginning and end of the "S", they match that found in the rest of the letters.
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13 Nov 2021 07:08 #857874
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Right now I'm trying an electrolysis setup to see if I can get some rust out of the tank. It's not too bad but I'd like to clean it up some
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13 Nov 2021 10:11 #857882
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I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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I've used Metal Rescue....very effective.
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13 Nov 2021 11:05 - 13 Nov 2021 11:07 #857886
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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Metal rescue is my new best friend. Rusted chrome turns out great.
EDIT: I soaked the turn signal ground wire in it and they came out like new. The ones with the large brass ring terminal.
EDIT: I soaked the turn signal ground wire in it and they came out like new. The ones with the large brass ring terminal.
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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