'78 KZ1000 makeover
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
12 Mar 2011 22:06
I'm a big fan of painting your frame the first time through. Just see Joe's thread for all the evidence you need. PC conceals cracks, is difficult to remove, and has to be totally re-done if you need to make changes. Paint can be spotted and touched up, as you well know. Your bike will be one of the rare examples that needs some color on the frame.
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
13 Mar 2011 00:59
I had pretty much decided to paint my frame, but I thought since there was a powdercoaters next to the office, I might as well check in and ask......yup, I'm money ahead painting, no question. Sure, it's not as durable as PC, but I have control over prep and the ability and material to touch up/repair at will. That, and it'll be much cheaper
I can't deny the cost savings is appealing either :woohoo: I initially wanted to just do black, but your right, It's just too much black, I need a little more contrasting color in there.

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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
13 Mar 2011 07:10
I cant wait to see the frame painted.
its always interesting to see new colors. black is nice but just so, well,,,, normal.
its always interesting to see new colors. black is nice but just so, well,,,, normal.

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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
13 Mar 2011 09:08
I know Mark, but I also don't want it to end up looking like some guy that paints his white bike with a blue frame, and it just doesn't work. Black is safe, but I suppose I passed safe a loooooong time ago :laugh:
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13 Mar 2011 13:13
I had a blue frame. Didn't look bad, but I'm back at black now.
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
13 Mar 2011 18:23
T_Dub wrote:
I wasn't knocking blue frames Tyler, the bike I'm thinking about was a lighter blue with a white seat and bodywork. It didn't work for me taste, and I wanted to stay away from that.I had a blue frame. Didn't look bad, but I'm back at black now.

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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
13 Mar 2011 18:38
Oh thats wasn't me complaining, that was a comment on blue frames haha.
Man I cna't wait to be done school so I can finish the bike! On the home stretch now, last exam ever on the 16th of April!! Then I'll be Tyler Wilson, B.Eng.!!
Man I cna't wait to be done school so I can finish the bike! On the home stretch now, last exam ever on the 16th of April!! Then I'll be Tyler Wilson, B.Eng.!!
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
14 Mar 2011 09:23
big engine tyler!
boy ,that sure has a ring to it
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congrats tyler.
leon
boy ,that sure has a ring to it

congrats tyler.
leon
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
14 Mar 2011 14:42
:laugh:
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
14 Mar 2011 15:15
Haha, thanks Leon
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
14 Mar 2011 23:09
porchev914 wrote:
whats wrong with blue frames? :woohoo:I know Mark, but I also don't want it to end up looking like some guy that paints his white bike with a blue frame, and it just doesn't work. Black is safe, but I suppose I passed safe a loooooong time ago :laugh:
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Re: '78 KZ1000 makeover
15 Mar 2011 05:41
the same thing that's wrong with wire wheels,duh :huh: !
leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
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