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What color to paint my Z1 900?
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If you have a Z1A, I would bet the '74 yellow & white graphics would look great on black.
1977 Kawasaki KZ900A5
1975 Honda CB550K
1996 Ducati 900SS CR
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[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1
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74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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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)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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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!
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
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.
Starts everytime!
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78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)
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How about my avatar?
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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.
1978 Kawi Z1R
1977 HD XLCR
1970 Bultaco 360 El Montadero
1978 Suzuki GS1000
1966 BMW R50/2
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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.
1977 Kawasaki KZ900A5
1975 Honda CB550K
1996 Ducati 900SS CR
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