Saving a '81 KZ750-E
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E
09 Jun 2020 12:45 - 09 Jun 2020 12:47
So since I was in town, I dropped by the paint shop to take some progress pictures (since I forgot last time!). He was just calling me when I walked in to tell me it was all ready!
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E
09 Jun 2020 12:57
Since this is a picture, I guess it happened!! This is the first loose fit of the bodywork. I like it!! :woohoo:
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E
10 Jun 2020 13:36
Emblems made more difference than I thought they would.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E
12 Jun 2020 15:56
I got the top case back from the hot dip tank. Definitely took care of all the oil residue. As far as cleaning the painted surfaces, not so much...
Now comes all the single sided razor blade work to get the block gasket off. Wish my fingers luck! The bottom case will be ready Monday. I'm still ordrring the last few bearings and bushings. It will take some time getting the painted surfaces prepped anyway.
Now comes all the single sided razor blade work to get the block gasket off. Wish my fingers luck! The bottom case will be ready Monday. I'm still ordrring the last few bearings and bushings. It will take some time getting the painted surfaces prepped anyway.
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Re: Saving a '81 KZ750-E
12 Jun 2020 19:57
The easy side is done.
The outside is going to need a lot of work before it's ready for paint.
The outside is going to need a lot of work before it's ready for paint.
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