KIWI"s RESTORATION

375 · Post by **375** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:30 pm

Parts do come up well,with aqua blasting, Keep them photos coming

martin · Post by **martin** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:09 am

picked the frame and swing arm up from the painters this morning.
it looks alot better in the flesh.
think in the future,i will have all frames two packed

attention to detail is the key. even small bits and bobs get the two pack
treatment.
powdercoat bits next,then off to the electroplaters.

Top-shaggy · Post by **Top-shaggy** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:44 pm

Looking like another top build there Martin !

... You have confirmed something for me - ages ago I raised a question whether to powdercoat or paint the frame..?

I've done both options with the AR's I've built and they both come out well in gloss black - if anything the powdercoat can be a little 'gloopy and thick ' but on the other hand this also covers minor imperfections

So I've been undecided - but looking at your frame above on the KR - that two pack looks an excellent finish !!

Next time it's paint for me too

Howie · Post by **Howie** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:21 pm

Next time it's paint for me too

Totally agree.

After seeing Teerex's frame & swing arm, I'm converted. His painter did a fantastic job.

Have to admit though, I still think powder coat looks better on steel tubular frames.

martin · Post by **martin** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:52 pm

i have been building the engine today.
top end is now complete as well as the cases and gearbox

Kiwi · Post by **Kiwi** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:13 pm

Looking mighty fine there Martin

Looks to be shaping up nicely, should be a cracking little bike

Keep up the great work

martin · Post by **martin** » Fri Jul 06, 2012 6:28 pm

i have been busy.
shock is away being rebuilt.
forks will be rebuilt and tyres fitted this week.
then, as soon as the shock comes back, it will be a rolling chassis.
[i am aiming to get the kr1s finished in two months

]

martin · Post by **martin** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:54 pm

engine not far off being finished.

footpeg hangers finished with brushed heel plates for that standard look.

NOS EXUP · Post by **NOS EXUP** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:02 pm

Martin. Did you scotch the heel plates after I vapoured them ?

Nick
CC Aqua Blasting Ltd

martin · Post by **martin** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:35 pm

i did,nt nick. used coarse wet and dry wrapped around a block and rubbed
in one direction

martin · Post by **martin** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:48 pm

brakes are now done.

rear footpegs/hangers look a bit better now

martin · Post by **martin** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:55 pm

wheels back from triple s powdercoat
new rear disc
very good front discs
new bearings

375 · Post by **375** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:01 pm

Looking great Martin,
The new rear disc is it original or pattern as i had an advisery on mine at my last mot and it is very worn

also are the footrest hanger bolts replated or new from Mr K,

375

martin · Post by **martin** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:13 pm

all the bolts and nuts are replated [try and rub and polish the heads of
the bolts as they do come out with a better finish]
the rear disc is a copy [it does look very very close to standard]
got it from all bike engineering [in greenwich] £75 posted
[when i bought this,they only had 2 left]

375 · Post by **375** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:15 pm

Cheers Martin.