I hear ya on the laying around like a hobo. There are days where working on the bike just doesn't sound fun.Tifun said:I've got a couple sets I'm watching on the ebays. Hopefully one pans out. I plan to be in the garage today working on dressing up the engine in lots of black and some minor polished goodies. Expect pics today as long as I don't lazy out of the plans and just lay around like a dirty hobo looking for free sad handies.
zap2504 said:I know the KZ440/305/250s from '80-on were molded plastic with a metallic coating on the letters. Thought the '70s KZ400s were too. When were the aluminum ones available?
I don't think so, at least not on the twins as all the ones I've seen (including mine) are plastic:Nebr_Rex said:I can about guarantee all KZs and early GPzs have stamped aluminum tank and side cover badges.
zap2504 said:I don't think so, at least not on the twins as all the ones I've seen (including mine) are plastic:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-tank-badges-/181522041969?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a438e8c71&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-Z750-GT750-P4-1986-STANDARD-FIT-FUEL-TANK-BADGE-GOOD-CONDITION-/281346188775?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item41818a25e7&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Kawasaki-KZ400-KZ-400-K196-1-side-cover-emblem-badge-/291062705102?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c4b06bce&vxp=mtr
You piqued my interest so I took off my KZ440 LTD tank badge, then went to the basement to look at the KZ305 LTD badge I got from my neighbor and -- you are correct, they are stamped metal!Nebr_Rex said:You might want to think again.
Those are stamped aluminum just like this one off a 440 and I know damn well
the KZ400s are also.
VERY nice for rattle can! Dark colors are always harder to get right (shows shadow lines more than light colors). What did you use for a clear coat to protect the paint from gas spills?Tifun said:Not bad for rattlecan.
fury413rb said:that tank looks fantastic! Did you have to use any filler anywhere? I was looking at the pics on the first page.
Shortening the hoop might look better - especially with a solo seat. But 6" may be too much.Tifun said:Thinking of shortening the tail about 6" and putting a rounder hoop on it. Bike night is at my house this week so I'll use that opportunity to get some opinions.
I did do a little more work today. I pulled the gauges and did a quick mount of the single mini gauge. I've also decided to ditch the clubmans and get some crappy clipons. I also decided to modify the headlight mount. I think I'm going to lower it about 1-2". Thoughts about any of that crap???