Trying to Rescue a Late 1970s (1977??) Kawasaki KZ1000

hardrockminer wrote:

Looking good, but why not remove the rust from the kickstart?  It would look much better.  And do you plan to put the stickers on the inner rear fender?

Thanks HardRock.   I did note that ugly rust, and I'll get after it today.  It'd be a nice touch to put the sticker on the inner fender, but I'll probably leave finishing touches after she fires up...........if such heat ever happens.  Do you have a source for such stickers?  Thanks.
 

Kelly E wrote:

I wouldn't be riding with that 46yo brake hose. That's false economy, it could blow on a test ride spraying brake fluid on the rear tire and then all of your time and effort is wasted. If you keep the bike it's done, if you sell it it's a selling point. Look up Apex Brakes, reasonable price, great quality and quick service.


Thanks Kelly E.  I will replace that rear brake hose before any "serious" riding, since those brakes save your life pretty well anytime you use them.  I've had an initial look at the Apex site.
 

hardrockminer wrote:

I clean rust with a quarter inch drill and a wire wheel.  Not steel.  Brass or bronze.

Thanks HardRock, good idea to use the copper based alloys for rust cleaning.  The steel wool approach often leaves bits of that wool around which themselves rust and make a mess.
 

Mikaw wrote:

Thanks Mikaw, I think a see a different curvature at the fender bead fore and aft of the bracket section.

50/50 chance to get it correct, and I lose.  The reason I stay out of casinos!!