Painting KZ1000 Engine

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26 Apr 2009 08:09 #285377 by Kojack1982
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I have a 78 KZ1000 B LTD that I was pondering painting the engine I but wasnt sure if that would cause overheating problems. If anyone could shed any light on this I would appreciate it.

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26 Apr 2009 08:14 #285378 by T_Dub
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Well MkII's came with painted engines, and so did GPz's, so I can't imagine its too bad on it.
1977 KZ650B1
-810cc
-Cavanaugh Racing Head
-Mikuni RS34's
-GPR Muffler

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26 Apr 2009 08:42 #285383 by Kojack1982
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yeah it looks like it was originally painted black from the factory but wasnt sure if adding a new/another layer would cause problems.

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26 Apr 2009 09:30 #285388 by z1kzonly
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Iv'e used everything from black laquer to VHT.
P1J has nice stuff too.

But!! This is new, I just looked at the website.


www.wheelskin.com/g2_engine_paint_kit.html

G2 engine paint kit. They are on ebay for the same price.
$49.00 free shipping.
It's a 2 part system, I emailed them and it can be sprayed also.
Search ebay for high temp paint.

I gonna paint a motor black, on the pro-street project I have, that no one wants to buy.
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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26 Apr 2009 11:25 #285400 by timebomb33
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it actually increases the surface area of the engine so it actually helps remove excess heat that is one of the main reasons harley years ago started painting there engines and trans missions with wrinkle finish
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE

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26 Apr 2009 12:04 #285408 by Kojack1982
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thanks guys this is my first bike and im trying to clean it up a little and not sure what i can get away with and not.....the help is appreciated.

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26 Apr 2009 16:13 #285460 by MFolks
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If you're worried about overheating, look at getting an oil cooler. They came with the 81 and 82 GPZ1100's and on the ELR models.

I think sudco sells the fittings.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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26 Apr 2009 17:10 #285473 by IowaKZ
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What a timely thread. I was thinking about repainting my engine to freshen the look up a little bit. I found some paint that was rated up to 500 degrees. It this high enough or do I need to look for something higher?
1980 G1 Classic
Bettendorf, Iowa

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26 Apr 2009 17:29 #285478 by gane
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Many years ago read a thread that stated black disipated heat better than other colors. That asside, black cases are easier to maintain than silver, and give Pop. If building resto. silver is the way to go. temp shouldn't be a factor. my 2 cents G
[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1

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26 Apr 2009 17:35 - 26 Apr 2009 17:37 #285481 by trianglelaguna
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the engine paint at the parts stores works fine too and is about 6 bucks.....also can be reversed fairley easy by painting brake cleaner on a part and waiting an hour or two......just my stupid opinion...i know some will say it does not last but ,it lasts long enough....wont hold up to meteors though i bet......
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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26 Apr 2009 21:00 #285591 by Bicycle Lee
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sorry to "hijack" this thread, but my question is along the same lines.
I'm thinking of painting my valve cover because it's a little tarnished. I figured if I had IT polished, I'd end up having to polish the whole engine and I don't really want to do that.
Do you guys think (purely opinion here) that that would look dumb? a black valve cover
1978 KZ1000 police

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26 Apr 2009 21:08 #285592 by timebomb33
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i don't think it's dumb i have many engines painted black much asier to take care of.
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE

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