Show us that box of bits in your shed!
kghost
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by kghost Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:01 am
This is my project.
A 1988 ZR1-B serial 003196
Rescued from the breakers with a ton of parts missing
A work in progress. Currently rebuilding the front end.
Bearing cleaned and greased, fork oil, brake calipers cleaned and oringed.
I hate polishing. Guess it has to be done.
Before and after.
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kghost on Mon Jan 06, 2014 10:37 am, edited 10 times in total.
Kneewall49
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by Kneewall49 Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:32 am
But it's worth it.
kghost
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by kghost Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:16 am
Kneewall49 wrote: But it's worth it.
Now you say that......after I've removed every casting parting line?
Oh well.... I shall console my pedantic self with the notion that the part is stronger without the stress inclusion.
Oh yeah.....and my CDI showed up in the mail.
kghost
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by kghost Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:02 am
Well I have a CDI and a set of pipes now.........
More parts trickling in.
500bernie
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by 500bernie Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:52 pm
More photos......
Are the pipes in good condition?
Did you get KR1, KR1S or others?
Don't take any notice of people telling you not to polish.......
My therapist says it is good
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kghost
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by kghost Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:10 pm
Love your polished frame! It's not polished til you can see yourself lol.
kghost
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by kghost Fri Jun 21, 2013 4:47 am
Seems like every bracket is bent and every fairing panel has some issue....
500bernie
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by 500bernie Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:58 am
I think most KR owners could qualify for a vocational qualification in plastic welding
It just takes time
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Kneewall49
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by Kneewall49 Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:44 am
With a little bit of practice, it's quiet a smoothing pastime. If you wear a mask.
kghost
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by kghost Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:20 am
I guess there are 3 options:
the KR kid
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by the KR kid Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:46 am
4th option; buy fibreglass replacements?
Stop annoying me, I'm running out of space to hide the bodies!
kghost
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by kghost Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:49 am
the KR kid wrote: 4th option; buy fibreglass replacements?
Bit difficult in Australia. There are race ones....not a lot of street options.
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by Binetta Steve Fri Jun 21, 2013 5:59 pm
Nice article by Tambo in the bodywork section above. Also some good stuff on the net for plastic welding
kghost
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by kghost Sat Jun 22, 2013 5:57 am
Binetta Steve wrote: Nice article by Tambo in the bodywork section above. Also some good stuff on the net for plastic welding
I'd love to fix it. It's not difficult as I've successfully repaired other plastics.
It's just missing several chunks.
James P is still waiting for his answer to his "bodywork in Australia" question.
I'm leaning toward something vintage.
James P
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by James P Sun Jun 23, 2013 3:37 am
kghost wrote: 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 can only assume they aren't too interested in supplying such items. However, do let us know if you have any luck!