KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !

  • Wookie58
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Moderator
More
06 Oct 2024 11:05 - 06 Oct 2024 11:11 #904900 by Wookie58
Replied by Wookie58 on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
More filing and grinding this weekend, had hoped to be done with this by now (didn't get anything done last weekend as I took Mrs Wookie to the coast for a "chill" weekend) I am starting to fight flash rusting now as the weather changes so may have to compromise. I didn't like the "left" swing arm mount as it's like a "billboard" and looked more "John Deere" than "Kaw" the tube I've welded in is the same diameter and location as the hole in the "bolt on" mount from the other side











 
Last edit: 06 Oct 2024 11:11 by Wookie58.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Injected, sf4t7, Scirocco, calum

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 Oct 2024 13:19 #905000 by VintageKz@63
Replied by VintageKz@63 on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
Can’t wait to see it when you’re done I love LTD’s
 they’re my favorite then come the 900’s
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Wookie58
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Moderator
More
10 Oct 2024 13:29 #905002 by Wookie58
Replied by Wookie58 on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !

Can’t wait to see it when you’re done I love LTD’s
 they’re my favorite then come the 900’s
Sorry to disappoint but it will be unrecognisable as a Ltd when it's done :)
The following user(s) said Thank You: Injected, Nessism

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
23 Oct 2024 12:42 #905382 by metltec
Replied by metltec on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
Thank you. Dude that's some amazing work you are doing. It appears z650s are quite popular in UK. I purchased my piston and ring set from Andrew at  IMD  bike runs great.

1978 KZ 650B
1981 Honda CB 900 Custom
2007 Harley Fatboy
2007 Harley Ultra Classic
Attachments:
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Wookie58
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Moderator
More
10 Nov 2024 12:03 #905927 by Wookie58
Replied by Wookie58 on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
More of the same this weekend !!!! I'm definitely questioning why I chose to start this process of "smoothing" the frame, will look great when done but what a PITA 

The following user(s) said Thank You: Injected, calum

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 Nov 2024 12:43 - 10 Nov 2024 12:46 #905928 by Injected
Replied by Injected on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
The welding and grinding on stock factory KZ frames leaves a lot to be desired. What I have noticed is plenty of weld spatter and often times what looks like shortened weld runs (like they were in a hurry) Not too much after weld grinding if any at all.

I have only even seen examples of what your doing to the frame done on "show" bikes.

I believe your going to be plenty happy with the finished result, as nothing comes good without effort.
Last edit: 10 Nov 2024 12:46 by Injected. Reason: info
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
10 Nov 2024 14:09 #905930 by Stereordinary
Replied by Stereordinary on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
I love the smoothed welds. I wish I could weld and do it on my bike. 

A breeze from the west.
‘90 ZR550 Zephyr
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • sf4t7
  • Away
  • Sustaining Member
More
10 Nov 2024 14:35 #905931 by sf4t7
Replied by sf4t7 on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
Hey Guy, if you make your welds look too good you'll have to leave the frame in "bare metal" to show them off !   
Good job it'll be worth the effort.


Scotty

1974 Z1A
1015
welded Z1 crank
Andrews 1X Cams
Delkevic 4 into 1
Superbike bars
530 conversion
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
11 Nov 2024 01:55 #905952 by asphalt900
Replied by asphalt900 on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
Great job Wookie!! That "flash rust" can create a whole other job in itself. Spray it down with this stuff to fend off the rust, ha. 
The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Wookie58
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • Moderator
More
11 Nov 2024 02:15 #905954 by Wookie58
Replied by Wookie58 on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
Thanks Clay, I had hoped to have had it in powder coat before the cold damp weather set in but it's taking soooooooo long :)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Scirocco
  • Offline
  • Premium Member
  • Never change a running system
More
12 Nov 2024 15:14 #906004 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
A Z1 bike with smoothed frame welds.

The following user(s) said Thank You: Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
12 Nov 2024 16:54 #906008 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic And finally, Wookie's 82 begins !
Good powder coaters will media blast the frame, and/or, perform a phosphate dip.  That stuff is great and removes flash rust easily.  It gives the metal microscopic texture also, so the paint will stick nicely.  Urethane powder is much better for durability than polyester also.  The details matter.
The following user(s) said Thank You: sf4t7, Wookie58

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.