KZ1000 rear sprocket cosmetics ?

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KZ1000 rear sprocket cosmetics ?

13 Feb 2022 18:47
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Hi all, 
my rear sprocket is off the wheel, cleaned and scrubbed up in Simple Green, and it currently looks like this.
Any thoughts on what can make it better ? Looks like it was painted steel and some of the paint wore off.
Again, I ain't going for concours glamour, but if there is a quick way to improve the look, I'm all ears.

 
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1981 KZ1000 Ltd project for me
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617085-kz1000-full-spa#861637
1982 KZ440 Ltd project for my wife
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Re: KZ1000 rear sprocket cosmetics ?

14 Feb 2022 06:41 - 14 Feb 2022 06:43
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Maybe a fine steel wool.
I used fine steel wool and sandpaper on my rear wheel, as it was quite dirty.

I wouldn't worry too much about the rear sprocket though, as they tend to get dirty quickly.

My wheel before:

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After:

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Re: KZ1000 rear sprocket cosmetics ?

14 Feb 2022 12:29 - 14 Feb 2022 12:33
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I plan on swapping mine out with an alloy sprocket but will probably do a 530 conversion at the same time.
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