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Gauge restoration decals
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15 Feb 2010 14:55 #348485
by kenskz1000
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Has anyone used the gauge face restoration decal that Reprodution Decals carry? They are 24 dollars for the pair. I could not post pictures for some reason, could someone please post. This looks like a great winter project
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15 Feb 2010 15:19 - 15 Feb 2010 15:25 #348492
by Patton
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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Some info and pics in this link.
Click here> www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frame...info_instr.html~main
Then scroll down and click on Restoring Gauge Faces - Back Lit Meters.
Another alternative > www.z1enterprises.com/reference/ZResto_home.aspx
Good Luck!
Click here> www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frame...info_instr.html~main
Then scroll down and click on Restoring Gauge Faces - Back Lit Meters.
Another alternative > www.z1enterprises.com/reference/ZResto_home.aspx
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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15 Feb 2010 17:37 - 15 Feb 2010 18:09 #348520
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Replied by otakar on topic Gauge restoration decals
Thanks for the find. I have been on their sight many times but gave never noticed those. I wil get a set to try on my GPz spedo. While reading the article, I figured with my knowledge of solvents and my supply of same, I ought to figure how to wash the face off without having to sand it. Also obviously without damaging the plastic. Low and behold I have figured it out and it makes things so much simpler. Take a look at a HALF washed gauge face.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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15 Feb 2010 18:11 #348529
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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Notice the "x1000r/min" which is molded into the plastic.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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15 Feb 2010 18:18 #348534
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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15 Feb 2010 18:19 #348535
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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15 Feb 2010 18:20 #348536
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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16 Feb 2010 16:24 #348682
by kenskz1000
Replied by kenskz1000 on topic Gauge restoration decals
Thanks for posting pictures of decals, some day i will be able to. What solvent did you use?
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16 Feb 2010 17:38 #348703
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Replied by otakar on topic Gauge restoration decals
It is a blend of "Propylene-Glycol-Ether", "Butyl-Alcohol" and "Dimethyl carbinol". I can send you a small bottle if you wish. It is a water miscible solvent so you can wash everything off with soapy water at the end. I would ware latex gloves if you plan on getting it on your skin, because it will really dry your skin out. Otherwise it is relatively low in toxicity.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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16 Feb 2010 19:00 #348717
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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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Great info on stripping the old faces and also nice decals.
Have you guys found a source for the band around the gauges or how to reclamp the old ones? That's the part that concerns me...
Have you guys found a source for the band around the gauges or how to reclamp the old ones? That's the part that concerns me...
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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16 Feb 2010 19:36 - 16 Feb 2010 19:39 #348722
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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I believe that Z1E has them.
Gauge Covers Chrome Top (pair) Kawasaki
EM58-12410
Gauge Covers Chrome Top (pair) Kawasaki
EM58-12410
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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16 Feb 2010 21:37 #348725
by Galactica
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76 KZ900
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I've taken apart the speedo from a 650 I had as a donor. It takes a lot of patience to pry apart the chrome bezel without damaging it too badly. It takes even more patience to re-crimp it without leaving marks. Also if you want a really flawless job it would take practice on several units. After I had re-crimped it I noticed that it was not square all the way around. Most people wouldn't even notice. I haven't seen their work, but it might be worth it to send it to Z1E for a good restoration.
Also if you want your units, speedo and tach, to be fairly accurate, I believe Z1E can calibrate them fairly closely.
Also if you want your units, speedo and tach, to be fairly accurate, I believe Z1E can calibrate them fairly closely.
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76 KZ900
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