New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics too!
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New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics too!
03 Nov 2008 13:25 - 03 Nov 2008 13:26
Hey guys,
My profile pic shows how the bike looked when I got it. I painted it black, swapped the pullback bars for drag bars, new grips, bar end mirrors. I'm thinking about painting the fenders as well (seems like a lot of chrome for such a little bike)....
My profile pic shows how the bike looked when I got it. I painted it black, swapped the pullback bars for drag bars, new grips, bar end mirrors. I'm thinking about painting the fenders as well (seems like a lot of chrome for such a little bike)....
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
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KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
Wish List:
KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
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03 Nov 2008 15:39
Much better look!
How about some close ups of those mirrors, non blurry please. :dry:
Roll her out in the day light and snap some more images... side profile, zoom/exploded views of the drag bars, mirrors on end of bars etc...
OMR
How about some close ups of those mirrors, non blurry please. :dry:
Roll her out in the day light and snap some more images... side profile, zoom/exploded views of the drag bars, mirrors on end of bars etc...
OMR
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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Re: New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics t
03 Nov 2008 17:11
I will throw some better ones up tomorrow. I had just taken a quick one with the cell phone earlier and wanted to share.
Southern Maryland, USA
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
Wish List:
KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
1980 KZ250 LTD (traded, but still missed)
1982 KZ750 E3 (Cafe Project) (Dyna-S, Dyna Coils, V&H 4-1, K&N Pods, 6 Sigma Jet Kit, Acewell Computer, Woodcraft Clip-ons, Custom Rewire)
1966 A1 Samurai (Restoration Project)
Wish List:
KZ1000 P (For a "touring" bike)
Z1 (need I...
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Re: New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics t
03 Nov 2008 18:22
Very cool, i vote to paint the fenders to. Just remenber to sand the chrome or the paint will come back off.
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Re: New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics t
03 Nov 2008 19:09
Looking gooood! I say paint just the back fender.
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Re: New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics t
03 Nov 2008 20:04
Since the bike was red, you could go red on the fenders for a nice two-tone. Don't forget the wheels and tires, they need paint too. You have to ruff up the rubber on the tires real good then pick the color. Be sure and clear coat the tires after paint or the paint may peal though.
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Re: New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics t
03 Nov 2008 21:34
RonKZ650 wrote:
the previous message was a word from our sponsor at RONS VINTAGE PAINT WORKS EMPORIUM.where our motto is:if it aint origional,it should be!Since the bike was red, you could go red on the fenders for a nice two-tone. Don't forget the wheels and tires, they need paint too. You have to ruff up the rubber on the tires real good then pick the color. Be sure and clear coat the tires after paint or the paint may peal though.
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03 Nov 2008 22:18
RonKZ650 wrote:
Whats the problem:angry: :ohmy:Since the bike was red, you could go red on the fenders for a nice two-tone. Don't forget the wheels and tires, they need paint too. You have to ruff up the rubber on the tires real good then pick the color. Be sure and clear coat the tires after paint or the paint may peal though.
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Re: New paint, bars, grips, mirrors, etc and pics t
03 Nov 2008 23:17
thomas ed wrote:
Ron is not a fan of repainting bikes. Although some of his latest posts kind of make me wonder if he is coming around. :ohmy:
RonKZ650 wrote:Whats the problem:angry: :ohmy:Since the bike was red, you could go red on the fenders for a nice two-tone. Don't forget the wheels and tires, they need paint too. You have to ruff up the rubber on the tires real good then pick the color. Be sure and clear coat the tires after paint or the paint may peal though.
Ron is not a fan of repainting bikes. Although some of his latest posts kind of make me wonder if he is coming around. :ohmy:
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04 Nov 2008 04:09
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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04 Nov 2008 04:14
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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04 Nov 2008 04:26
excellent! hahahahahahaha... Make some T-shirts up of that.
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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