Cafe KZ build part 2

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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 1, 2011 20:40:00 GMT -5

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Post by WT100 on Dec 1, 2011 20:40:00 GMT -5

My Christmas vacation starts monday so it's time to start my winter project!

This time on the old KZ.

I have on order:

New fork seals and progressive springs.
Going to powder coat the lowers black.

Progressive shocks on order.

Additionally i plan a new paint design. I have most of a set of tins from my parts bike that i'm prepping now.

I'll just set the black tins aside and either keep them or sell them.

The new color plan.

I'll add some striping to that.

This is a quick mockup of what i have in mind for striping.

Once that is well underway, I'll start on wheels. Gong to pull the wire wheels off my donor bike. Have the hubs powder coated black and lace up black hoops. Chrome laces. Should look hot!

Gonna go slow with the glaze. Nice thin layers.

Still need a left side cover. Could only find them as a set on ebay so they are on the way.

Tim
100 countries or bust, 74 so far!
'80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,618 Location: Preston, MD	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 2, 2011 1:02:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Dec 2, 2011 1:02:05 GMT -5 I don't envy you for having to do all that body and paint work, but it sounds like it'll be slick when it's done.
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aeroxbud Scoot Legend! Posts: 14,311 Location: Portsmouth U.K.	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 2, 2011 17:54:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aeroxbud on Dec 2, 2011 17:54:11 GMT -5 thats what the winter is for a good project
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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 2, 2011 18:55:22 GMT -5

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Post by WT100 on Dec 2, 2011 18:55:22 GMT -5

Dec 2, 2011 1:02:05 GMT -5 90GTVert said:

I don't envy you for having to do all that body and paint work, but it sounds like it'll be slick when it's done.

I don't love sanding 'n filling, but this is my Christmas present to me. So i have 23 days to get it done. If i just hit it an hour or two at a time i should be in good shape with-ought getting too sick of it.

The trick will be getting everything ready for paint and then praying for a day warm enough to spray outside.

Momma don't allow no painting in the house. ;D

Tim
100 countries or bust, 74 so far!
'80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 10, 2011 19:49:51 GMT -5

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Post by WT100 on Dec 10, 2011 19:49:51 GMT -5

The forks are broken apart and off to the powder-coater.

I've added a few things to the shopping list:

Got a modern master cylinder and break upgrades on order.

The pipe is off with the tail painted and some cool "carbon fiber" wrap ready to apply.

On the body parts i'm still sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding, filling, sanding, filling...

Tim
100 countries or bust, 74 so far!
'80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

190mech Scoot Master! Peace Pipes Posts: 8,470	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 11, 2011 6:02:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 190mech on Dec 11, 2011 6:02:55 GMT -5 Sounds like you have a good plan!Walk away when youre tired and you wont get burned out on the project! :thumb:

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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 12, 2011 19:29:57 GMT -5

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Post by WT100 on Dec 12, 2011 19:29:57 GMT -5

Pipe wrapping day...

Rigged up a fancy holder.

Started with the inside pipes ending below the bottom turn. Then on the first outside pipe i continued after the bend to wrap all 4 together.

With the last outside pipe i did the same and wrapped the 4 together.

Many use wire to fix the ends in place but i went with stainless pipe clamps because i like the industrial look.

Tim
100 countries or bust, 74 so far!
'80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,618 Location: Preston, MD	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 12, 2011 22:28:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Dec 12, 2011 22:28:13 GMT -5 Looks good Tim. You can get stainless steel zip ties too. Those are pretty cool.
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WT100 Scoot Veteran Posts: 753	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 13, 2011 10:16:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WT100 on Dec 13, 2011 10:16:53 GMT -5 I actually started with them but the wrap had a tendency to unravel and i didn't think they would cover enough. I'm definitely adding them to my bike tool kit tho.
	Tim 100 countries or bust, 74 so far! '80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

WT100 Scoot Veteran Posts: 753	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 14, 2011 11:16:29 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WT100 on Dec 14, 2011 11:16:29 GMT -5 Paint room set up. Here we go!!!
	Tim 100 countries or bust, 74 so far! '80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

2strokd Scoot Legend! Burnout Master It will only go as well as it can flow! Posts: 10,810	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 19, 2011 12:54:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 2strokd on Dec 19, 2011 12:54:49 GMT -5 Very cool Tim !!!

ososlow Scoot Veteran now running around naked! Posts: 669	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 19, 2011 13:34:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ososlow on Dec 19, 2011 13:34:20 GMT -5 great job but did you spray that exhaust wrap? your pipe will rust through eventually if you dont, even if you dont ride in the rain. i think vht makes some that you can find in just about any auto parts store.
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Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 19, 2011 16:06:19 GMT -5

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Post by WT100 on Dec 19, 2011 16:06:19 GMT -5

Hey thanks for the heads up. I hadn't planned to because i like the raw look, but will hit it with the clear.

Plan changes:

With the black shocks, black powder coated fork lowers, black fork boots and gnarly wrapped pipes, i almost HAVE TO leave the KZ her pristine "Joan Jett" black...

I love the blue paint but not my underlying body work and the color just doesn't feel right with the bike that is developing. So at most i'm thinking of adding a white stripe. (yet another music reference...) ;D

Hopefully we'll have all back together and running this week...

Tim
100 countries or bust, 74 so far!
'80 KZ 650 (Cafe), '81 XS 400 (tracker build), '79 KZ 650 (parts bin), '76 CB 500 (parts bin), '08 KLE 650

90GTVert Administrator Posts: 41,618 Location: Preston, MD	Cafe KZ build part 2 Dec 19, 2011 17:43:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 90GTVert on Dec 19, 2011 17:43:37 GMT -5 :twisted:
	Brent Life is better at high RPM.