new paint picture added

[kghost]

James P is still waiting for his answer to his "bodywork in Australia" question.

The Show & Go web-site lists fibreglass fairing pieces for KR1/1S. I traded messages with them (initially regarding parts from their wrecking stock) a few times and in my most recent message asked a few definite questions about the price and availability of KR1/1S fibreglass bodywork. I never received another message from them... . I can only assume they aren't too interested in supplying such items. However, do let us know if you have any luck!

Regards,
James

I saw that on their website. Sucks they've not gotten back to you......

[kghost]

Work continues........

Wheel mockup. Waiting on new discs w black carriers.....

[500bernie]

Very nice =D> =D>

[kghost]

Thanks.

The front end from top tree to tire has been gone through.

Calipers for front and rear should be done at the powdercoaters this week.

I've got the rear off. Wheel bearing and seals out.

Then it's tire off, strip the white, bead blast, polish, and powder to match the front.

On to the swing arm, shock linkages while the rear wheel is off to the oven.

The good news is I might have it back on its wheels by the time all the parts trickle in.

Still missing:

Seat
Radiator hoses
Oil tank cap
Lower engine mount spacer
Chain and front/rear sprocket
Headlight
Battery

And probably a dozen other little bits I've not noticed yet.

No idea what I'll do for fairings yet.

[500bernie]

You should not have any bother getting those bits:

Still missing:

Seat - always available on ebay or ask in the wanted section.
Radiator hoses - ebay silicon ones available.
Oil tank cap - wanted section
Lower engine mount spacer -wanted section
Chain and front/rear sprocket - ebay
Headlight - wanted section
Battery - ebay
Body work is always available on ebay (except top fairings)
Try Ard they do a good quality replica (with headlight cutout) or try one off another bike to give it a different look.

Cheers,
Bernie

[kghost]

Working on the rear wheel. Of course it's a 18".

Eventually I'll probably go to a 17" for the usual reasons.

I believe I have a perfect match in a later 17....

Will at some point mock it up.

[500bernie]

What 17" rear are you thinking of using?

[kghost]

What 17" rear are you thinking of using?

It's made by the same folks who made the KR1B wheels for Kawasaki.

Standard fitment on the 1999-2002 Kawasaki ZR7

It's slightly wider but exactly the same pattern spoke, casting, rim shoulder profile etc.

The swing arm on the ZR7 (zr750) is 24 cm while the kr1 is 22 so a bit of investigation yet to go.

I think it holds promise. Swapping the back without having to do the front to match wheels.

[500bernie]

The RGV Vj22 on the right is one of the most commonly used 17" three spoke rear wheels.
I think quite a few people have changed from the KR1 swinger to the KR1S as it accepts a wider tyre.

[kghost]

Yeah I've seen that and done a bit of research.

The rgv doesn't match the front. I'll keep everybody posted.

[JanBros]

I know the ZR7 has the same front as a ZX6 '95-96, so it may weel be that is has the same rear, and that one won't fit

[kghost]

We're talking bout the Enekei wheels?

I seem to remember the zx6 1995 - 1996 having a 18" tho I might have fuzzy memory.

The ZR7 is running the Enekei with a 17" 160

[JanBros]

you are fuzzy

the only thing that matters in defining wheels is the code stamped in them

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8256&p=62337&hilit= ... eel#p62337

[kghost]

Talking about Enekei wheels for the rear.....

The ZR7 uses the R-1351.

[kghost]

On to cleaning, inspecting, and greasing up the swing arm and linkage.