My next project: KR-1s
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Nice job there sp_bott, check you number plate bracket, lights round the right way but the fixing bracket is wrong way up,but your doing a bloody good job there cheers
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no worriesSP_BOTT wrote:Thanks, think it was your thread I spotted it, turned around the light but didn't think about the whole bracket being wrong. Will get it reversed and reversed again
No Matter How Messy Things Get You Can Always Clean Them Up.
MY MAMMA TOLD ME, IF YOU AIN'T GOT ANY PROBLEMS DON'T MAKE ONE.
TIME IS PRECIOUS WASTE IT WISELY
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Managed to fit a few more little parts over Christmas
Re-painted the reg bracket,
Cleaned and fitted the rear reservoir, but found a tiny split in the hose under the clamp, luckily I had a spare, with nearly new spring.
Fitted both handlebars after replating the mounting bolts, been going made with the plating kit, but now the zinc is starting to come up a bit rough, think it might be time for some new solution (not sure how long it's supposed to last?) even did the little horn spacers
Some more plating, swingarm spindle/nut, wheel spacers, speedo drive, footrest bolts and gearchange etc etc
Re-painted the reg bracket,
Cleaned and fitted the rear reservoir, but found a tiny split in the hose under the clamp, luckily I had a spare, with nearly new spring.
Fitted both handlebars after replating the mounting bolts, been going made with the plating kit, but now the zinc is starting to come up a bit rough, think it might be time for some new solution (not sure how long it's supposed to last?) even did the little horn spacers
Some more plating, swingarm spindle/nut, wheel spacers, speedo drive, footrest bolts and gearchange etc etc
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That is looking class SP, love the fact you're using the original fixingsbut now the zinc is starting to come up a bit rough
Regarding the plating, make sure you clean the tank regularly, you may need to add some 'brightener' too. I have found the pure zinc plates need changing well before the chemicals stop working.
And obviously, make sure the tanks are up to temperature especially this time of year, including the 'passivate' tank.
Hope this helps?
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Making progress slowly, being held back by the rear shock, keep waiting for a good one to come up for sale, but really think I should get mine rebuilt.
I've had a set of brand new Alpha 10's in the loft, (bought on M&Ps last tyre offer) so got those fitted last week, was well pleased, as they didn't need any balance weights fitting.
also fitted rear brake caliper hanger
along with my refurbed front calipers
One question, is this the correct place for the luggage hooks, went round for ages trying to find where they fitted.
Nearly on it's own wheels.
I've had a set of brand new Alpha 10's in the loft, (bought on M&Ps last tyre offer) so got those fitted last week, was well pleased, as they didn't need any balance weights fitting.
also fitted rear brake caliper hanger
along with my refurbed front calipers
One question, is this the correct place for the luggage hooks, went round for ages trying to find where they fitted.
Nearly on it's own wheels.
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looking good but if your struggling with fasteners when i did my GT750 kettle (sold it now) i stripped it and as i wanted the Suzuki S on every bolt it should of been on i took the whole lot to a platers. I think it cost about £20 which was less than a kit back in 2004 but everything came back exactly as it left the factory so im not sure if its worth the hassle. Although it might be if you can say yeah i did that.
Either way should be a nice one that
Either way should be a nice one that
I wish i knew something about KR's so i was like knowledgeable about them and everything like what you lot are
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Well another small update, after reading all the threads on here about the rear shock decided to give mine a go myself. This has been holding me up for months now, and as i have decided there's not going to be a summer, will finish the build for next year now.
So, I totally stripped the shock and flushed everything, then plated the spring plates, adjusters, protection spring and banjo fittings, also did the small damper unit and repainted the lot.
Re painted the spring and buffed the shock body, (don't like the polished look) fitted it all together and then re-pressurised it (didn't get a lot of help of the forum about that ) as you can see the paint hadn't hardened enough and has a few marks now
I have since painted the protection spring as it looked a bit poo! being yellow
So, I totally stripped the shock and flushed everything, then plated the spring plates, adjusters, protection spring and banjo fittings, also did the small damper unit and repainted the lot.
Re painted the spring and buffed the shock body, (don't like the polished look) fitted it all together and then re-pressurised it (didn't get a lot of help of the forum about that ) as you can see the paint hadn't hardened enough and has a few marks now
I have since painted the protection spring as it looked a bit poo! being yellow
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I can't believe this is taking so long, got some more stuff done so a bit of an update,
Cleaned the engine as best as possible, didn't want to strip and vapour blast, until the I know the condition of the crank etc
Fitted in frame with freshly plated bots/fixings etc....at last
radiator cleaned and painted
Fitted my best indicators and reflector, now working on the bodywork, got some Nos bits, but will repair my worst stuff, and have a go at spraying myself I think (how hard can it be ? )
Cleaned the engine as best as possible, didn't want to strip and vapour blast, until the I know the condition of the crank etc
Fitted in frame with freshly plated bots/fixings etc....at last
radiator cleaned and painted
Fitted my best indicators and reflector, now working on the bodywork, got some Nos bits, but will repair my worst stuff, and have a go at spraying myself I think (how hard can it be ? )
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nice
looking good
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If you can not fix it with a hammer it must be electrical
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no projects, OOPS!1987 Kawasaki AR125B4
Every 2 in 1 poeple are schizophrenic
If you can not fix it with a hammer it must be electrical
2 Smokey and they bandit