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Post by Jack P on Dec 15, 2011 21:21:00 GMT -6
Tim of course we are following the process looks great so far.. I like the header wrap too.. the carbon fiber looks better than my white style I bought a while ago.
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Post by Tim-WT on Dec 15, 2011 21:55:09 GMT -6
Thanks! Once dry the wrap looks even better. I think it is going to be one of my favorite bike mods.
Something about this build is making me inclined to dig out my Social Distortion and Fabulous Thunderbirds CDs. I'm gonna need more white T-shirts...
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Post by Phillip-S on Dec 16, 2011 9:07:48 GMT -6
Mike Ness and company will certainly get those rebel juices flowing. Crank it up! (at least until the wife/kids/dog/cat/neighbors object) (-:
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Post by Tim-WT on Dec 17, 2011 18:29:35 GMT -6
Plan changes:
With the black shocks, black powder coated fork lowers, black fork boots and gnarly wrapped pipes, i almost HAVE TO leave the KZ her pristine "Joan Jett" black...
I love the blue paint but not my underlying body work and the color just doesn't feel right with the bike that is developing. So at most i'm thinking of adding a white stripe. (yet another music reference...) ;D
Unfortunately there is only one thing that will bug me. The motor...
My plan was (is) to do the frame and motor for NEXT years winter project. Full rebuild with wiseco kit, black powder coating and new carbs. But till then my great running but ugly "lump" is gonna grate at me.
So anyone know an engine polisher? Or some way to do it that doesn't involve me, a scotch brite pad and a week of my life...
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Post by Phillip-S on Dec 19, 2011 6:32:07 GMT -6
The blue looks good, but back in black always looks mean and fast.  You might send member bobrear a PM and ask him about polishing tips. He recently posted some pix on FB of his Triumph primary cases that he had just polished. |
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Post by Tim-WT on Dec 20, 2011 16:50:21 GMT -6
Progress! New master cylinder on, forks, shocks and pipe.  I'm kind of crazy about this bike and it's not even done.   Got so excited i ordered some Pirellis to complete the package and get ready for track day! |
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Post by justinhuffman on Dec 20, 2011 18:38:08 GMT -6
Looks awesome! I've been wanting to do black forks but have yet to do so. Yours make me disappointed I didn't do it on my current build.
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Post by Jack P on Dec 20, 2011 23:50:43 GMT -6
Pipe look great, black fork lower look great..yeah your going to have to paint it black...
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Post by Phillip-S on Dec 21, 2011 8:26:18 GMT -6
She's looking great Tim!! And making quick progress too. You'll be all set for that January frostbite run that we're going to put together... (-:
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Post by Tim-WT on Dec 21, 2011 8:57:45 GMT -6
She's looking great Tim!! And making quick progress too. You'll be all set for that January frostbite run that we're going to put together... (-: Speaking of... ;D |
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Post by Tim-WT on Dec 22, 2011 16:03:08 GMT -6
Wicked little monster! The Sport Demons just came in too. Should be on and all buttoned up next week.  |
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Post by Tim-WT on Dec 27, 2011 14:32:10 GMT -6
Just brought my baby home! Cold ride on cold new tires so i took it very easy still she feels like a new bike. And i'm crazy about how she turned out!   |
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Post by GuzzistaJohn on Dec 27, 2011 15:02:46 GMT -6
Very nice great job! On the subject of motor polishing, I bought onr of those Mothers polishing balls for the rechargeable drill, worked pretty good. Still takes time and Blues and Jazz
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Post by Jack P on Dec 27, 2011 20:12:59 GMT -6
Man it came out great Tim..way ahead of schedule...looks like you have enough time to build another one..
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Post by Phillip-S on Dec 27, 2011 20:58:01 GMT -6
Very. Nice. Job. She's a beauty Tim!
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You might send member bobrear a PM and ask him about polishing tips. He recently posted some pix on FB of his Triumph primary cases that he had just polished. 
