What color to paint my Z1 900?

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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 13:24 - 19 Jan 2009 13:29
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Let me try that again...............
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If you have a Z1A, I would bet the '74 yellow & white graphics would look great on black.
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1975 Honda CB550K
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 13:57
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It's yours' Make yourself happy. Dark colors emphasise the size of engine. Deep reds/greens/blues are my favorites w/minimal striping. (it doesn't take much) Mine's Black w gold, as was easiest for my limited ability.G
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 13:58
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Now that would look killer, very cool looking, it has that stock feel to it. What kind of pipe is that? I have a 4 into 1 vance and hines sidewinder im putting on mine for the rebuild.
74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
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76 Kz 400d
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 14:01
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It's yours' Make yourself happy. Dark colors emphasise the size of engine. Deep reds/greens/blues are my favorites w/minimal striping. (it doesn't take much) Mine's Black w gold, as was easiest for my limited ability.G

Do you have a pic of your bike? I definatly agree that a dark color makes the motor look bigger and tougher. Im going to finish my engine off in the aluminum finish it was originaly.
74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 14:30
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Let me try that again...............
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If you have a Z1A, I would bet the '74 yellow & white graphics would look great on black.

Good lookin z1 there ,bet it's plenty fast...

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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 15:08
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If I keep my project hot rod. I am painting everything, diamond pearl white, the caddy color. I am adding some 1/250 size silver flakes, I bought from Paintworks last year too.
The body, both fenders, headlight bucket and gauges!
And mould over the factory emblems.
That's my paint job. That mid-coat pearl is $158 per quart!
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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 19:22
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How about my avatar?
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

19 Jan 2009 19:55
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I like it alot.

About to paint the..ahem...78 Zook GS1000 a Sherwin Williams "Omaha Orange" color.

It looks very similar.

The bike has the period Lester wheels on it. I'm going with RWL tires and will keep the chrome fender.

It's no resto job by any means. Just a makeover.
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

20 Jan 2009 05:08 - 20 Jan 2009 06:22
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Dark colors emphasise the size of engine......

Absolutely, and for me, it's all about that beautiful Z engine. Best looking Four ever made.
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

20 Jan 2009 05:45
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1973 Z1 NOS Sold for $450 several years ago.
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Re: What color to paint my Z1 900?

20 Jan 2009 05:46 - 20 Jan 2009 05:49
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KZ1000 Unknown year NOS
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20 Jan 2009 05:47
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KZ1000 Unknown year NOS
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