Neighbourdave's Z1-R resto

This is what I started with in the fall of 2013.

This is where I am now. The engine is actually out now and the frame is completely stripped and ready to be sent out for powder coating.

Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've never tried myself, but I'd guess you'd hafta remove it. I'm sure it's tricky. :dry:



Good to see the build thread Dave!

Boys, this is gonna be one sweet Z1-R!! :woohoo:

Drooz wrote:

650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've never tried myself, but I'd guess you'd hafta remove it. I'm sure it's tricky. :dry:



Good to see the build thread Dave!

Boys, this is gonna be one sweet Z1-R!! :woohoo:

Thanks Drewski!

I might wire tie a light gauge tin plate over it during the blasting process.

On the powder coating you can use the heat tape the powder coaters use to cover it.

The only problem I see is the temp the powder coat is taken to....300+ degrees. I would guess the frame might get this hot. If its a sticker, at 300 degrees.....might disturb it? yes.

Was just thinking....dangerous for me. :ohmy: might try to heat up the inside of the steering neck, might activate the glue a bit making it easier to remove. Could also burn it up if to much heat?

650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've seen folks mention buying reproductions of these stickers with all of the correct info. Using a good reproduction seems much easier than working hard to refinish every inch of the frame except that little bit under the factory sticker.

I dug up this post that has a link to someone who makes reproductions:

kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/496842-kz1000?start=40#572846

neighbourdave wrote: This is where I am now. The engine is actually out now and the frame is completely stripped...

Hey, I have a frame and pile of pieces that looks just like that!

Your Z1-R looked pretty clean before you started. What inspired you to tear it all down?

And what exhaust is that? Looks sweet. Oh, and nice garage!

It looked good from far but it was far from..........
According to Drooz, the pipe is a Bassani copy made by Rocket in the Toronto area back in the day.

dohc wrote:

650ed wrote: Is there any way to protect or temporarily remove the VIN label on the neck of the frame? Ed

I've seen folks mention buying reproductions of these stickers with all of the correct info. Using a good reproduction seems much easier than working hard to refinish every inch of the frame except that little bit under the factory sticker.

I dug up this post that has a link to someone who makes reproductions:

kzrider.com/forum
/11-projects/496842-kz1000?start=40#572846

Thanks for the link dohc.

oh yeah!

this forum has been needing a good z1r resto thread :evil: !

can't wait to follow along.

leon

I did a restore on a 78 KZ1000 LTD, and I used the services of Brian Daliner in Kitchener,Ontario. He made me take digital pictures of the decal on the neck of the frame, and with proof of ownership he was able to make me an exact replica. Before you go any further I recommend you give Brian a call.
BDesigns
243 Michener Crescent
Kitchener, Ontario
N2A-3V6
Phone:(519) 954-5049
Website: www.bdesigns.ca
E-mail: brian@bdesigns.ca
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Just a shot of the bare frame.

It came with this double sprocket set up on it. Anyone seen one of these before?