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06 Oct 2024 11:05 - 06 Oct 2024 11:11 #904900
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More filing and grinding this weekend, had hoped to be done with this by now (didn't get anything done last weekend as I took Mrs Wookie to the coast for a "chill" weekend) I am starting to fight flash rusting now as the weather changes so may have to compromise. I didn't like the "left" swing arm mount as it's like a "billboard" and looked more "John Deere" than "Kaw" the tube I've welded in is the same diameter and location as the hole in the "bolt on" mount from the other side
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10 Oct 2024 13:19 #905000
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Can’t wait to see it when you’re done I love LTD’s
they’re my favorite then come the 900’s
they’re my favorite then come the 900’s
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10 Oct 2024 13:29 #905002
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Sorry to disappoint but it will be unrecognisable as a Ltd when it's doneCan’t wait to see it when you’re done I love LTD’s
they’re my favorite then come the 900’s
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23 Oct 2024 12:42 #905382
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1978 KZ 650B
1981 Honda CB 900 Custom
2007 Harley Fatboy
2007 Harley Ultra Classic
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Thank you. Dude that's some amazing work you are doing. It appears z650s are quite popular in UK. I purchased my piston and ring set from Andrew at IMD bike runs great.
1978 KZ 650B
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10 Nov 2024 12:03 #905927
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More of the same this weekend !!!! I'm definitely questioning why I chose to start this process of "smoothing" the frame, will look great when done but what a PITA
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10 Nov 2024 12:43 - 10 Nov 2024 12:46 #905928
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The welding and grinding on stock factory KZ frames leaves a lot to be desired. What I have noticed is plenty of weld spatter and often times what looks like shortened weld runs (like they were in a hurry) Not too much after weld grinding if any at all.
I have only even seen examples of what your doing to the frame done on "show" bikes.
I believe your going to be plenty happy with the finished result, as nothing comes good without effort.
I have only even seen examples of what your doing to the frame done on "show" bikes.
I believe your going to be plenty happy with the finished result, as nothing comes good without effort.
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10 Nov 2024 14:09 #905930
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A breeze from the west.
‘90 ZR550 Zephyr
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I love the smoothed welds. I wish I could weld and do it on my bike.
A breeze from the west.
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10 Nov 2024 14:35 #905931
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Hey Guy, if you make your welds look too good you'll have to leave the frame in "bare metal" to show them off !
Good job it'll be worth the effort.
Good job it'll be worth the effort.
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11 Nov 2024 01:55 #905952
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11 Nov 2024 02:15 #905954
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Thanks Clay, I had hoped to have had it in powder coat before the cold damp weather set in but it's taking soooooooo long
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12 Nov 2024 15:14 #906004
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My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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A Z1 bike with smoothed frame welds.
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode
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12 Nov 2024 16:54 #906008
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Good powder coaters will media blast the frame, and/or, perform a phosphate dip. That stuff is great and removes flash rust easily. It gives the metal microscopic texture also, so the paint will stick nicely. Urethane powder is much better for durability than polyester also. The details matter.
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