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KIWI"s RESTORATION
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:29 pm
by martin
as soon as i have finished 9005rpm.s kr1s. i will be restoring kiwi"s kr1s. it will take a bit of time as i like to do the job my way [take my time and do the job once and correctly]
am i turning in to a serial restorer
mind you, it does make me feel good knowing people trust me sorting their bike out.
Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:33 am
by 375
You will have to get some stickers made up soon and put them on the swinger.
How about,
"Made in Luton"
If ever my engine goes Martin it will be on your door step the next morning,
Looks like it will be another good rebuild iam sure.
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:53 pm
by 375
Come on Martin iam waiting for the next rebuild photos
When you starting.
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:28 pm
by pablo
Martin. What does the plant pot full of pebbles do
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:36 pm
by Howie
My guess is its catching oil
Or its some kind of pagan offering to the gods of motorcycle restorers
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:48 pm
by 375
pablo wrote:Martin. What does the plant pot full of pebbles do
Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:58 pm
by Seanrd
She'll look lovely when shes finished. Im only down the road near Barton
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:24 am
by martin
to stop the cardboard blowing away, as it has a oil leak.
this bike will needa bit of work. lots to do on it,
wait and see the photos as i go
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:05 am
by Luders
Blimey, what's with the forks set like that?
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:07 pm
by martin
WATCH THIS SPACE
nos exup is going to aqua blast the entire engine to make the look and finish
a as new satin finish
triple s will do all the powdercoating
will prob call dream machine to do the paintwork [have spoken to them]
collins chemical blacking to do all the electroplating [bright zinc/nickel plate/chemicle blacking
and all new genuine kawasaki parts
i know this bike as it is now is sh--t
but this [as the owner wants] will be as new standard condition
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:45 pm
by pablo
martin wrote:
collins chemical blacking to do all the electroplating [bright zinc/nickel plate/chemicle blacking
Martin tell me more about this chemical blacking. All the fasteners on the Z1000 are suposed to be black. Only they are'nt anymore there rust.
Is this process suitable for restoring this type of finish?
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:51 pm
by martin
i have had a few done before,company is called [collins chemical blacking]
they do the bright zinc plate and nickle plate and anodising as well.
the bolts i had done back to a black finish came out well.
i have used these poeple four or five times and the quality is good
i will be getting all kiwi,s bolts done there including the black ones
Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 11:08 pm
by NOS EXUP
All the engine components and heel plates have now been vapour blasted - two very long days....
Over to you now Martin
Nick
CC Aqua Blasting Ltd
www.ccaquablasting.com
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 12:03 am
by Top-shaggy
Looking forward to seeing this one too Martin
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:24 pm
by martin
ok. time to start uploading pictures.
engine is back from aqua blasting, nick [nos exup]
engine is as new satin finish.
frame and swing arm back tomorrow,
went to see the painter today, the frame and swinger looks new.
