'76 KZ900 (ZRX1200R) Build

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08 Nov 2013 05:03 #612428 by Tusch

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I'm with Docto, either a high gloss black (black chrome?) or a dark gloss carbon

1983 GPZ550

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08 Nov 2013 05:04 #612429 by 79MKII

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Gold would match the rotors well....black is always nice looking too....

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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08 Nov 2013 06:27 #612438 by NakedFun

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I am digging the black-carbon-black chrome thinking......The engine cases, cylinder and head will be satin black, with the covers all being high gloss black, except for the "D" shaped camp plugs which will be gold. I am still thinking about the Metallic Emerald that I will be PC'ing the carb bodies to match the base paint color. Hmmmm......

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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08 Nov 2013 06:51 #612439 by Patton

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Would also consider Gun-Kote as a possible alternative to powder coat.

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08 Nov 2013 07:27 #612446 by NakedFun

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Been looking at colors and thinking:

Emerald Metallic with Gold Lettering

Gloss Black with Gold Lettering

Rootbeer Metallic with Black Lettering

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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08 Nov 2013 07:33 #612449 by StreetfighterKz

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I have these on my car so I tend to be biased toward gold with red lettering...

Later, Doug

1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax

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08 Nov 2013 07:38 #612450 by NakedFun

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I like the gold (obviously looking at my color scheme!) but with the rotor center and hub are also that color, I want some contrast by bringing in another color already on the bike, but the opposite of the color spectrum.

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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08 Nov 2013 07:42 #612451 by StreetfighterKz

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The red on my calipers is the only red on the entire car except for the intake manifold and positive battery terminal cover which are both hidden by the hood. :whistle:

Later, Doug

1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax

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08 Nov 2013 07:44 #612453 by StreetfighterKz

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What about gold calipers but strip/polish the letters? That might tie in nicely.

Later, Doug

1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax

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08 Nov 2013 08:32 #612463 by NakedFun

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That is an option.....I think it may be time to photochop...

Cory

2008 Kawasaki Concours 14
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1976 Kawasaki KZ900

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12 Nov 2013 17:14 #612921 by NakedFun

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Just a small update due to deer hunting opener this weekend.... Got my centering collar drilled, countersunk, and double row sealed bearing pressed into place for further mockup. Looks like I'll need a 0.986" spacer for the axle on the left hand side of the wheel.