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Author: Rob McCool
Sun May 14, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Finished at last!
Replies: 3
Views: 2835

Re: Finished at last!

Thanks,I`m looking forward to this summer,getting some miles on the bike-only thing is,I enjoyed tinkering with and tidying the bike up so much I`ve started looking around for something else to have a go at-but I have noticed first generation Z`s seem so expensive these days even for rough one`s. :c...
Author: Rob McCool
Wed May 10, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Finished at last!
Replies: 3
Views: 2835

Finished at last!

I`ve finally completed my imported KZ1000 K2 LTD :roll: .I purchased it from DK motorcycles in late 2014 thinking this won`t take long to get up to scratch,registered and on the road..How wrong I was-two and a half years later I`ve finally finished-I had to source many parts from the US as well as e...
Author: Rob McCool
Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: frame and caliper paint
Replies: 8
Views: 4626

I used PJ1 paint on my master cylinder/calipers and it seems very resistant to brake fluid. :D
Author: Rob McCool
Sat Jun 20, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Bike lift
Replies: 8
Views: 4937

I have the Foxhunter lift. Bought from Amazon at Christmas. Make sure you get the right one as there are 2 types and one wont have a long enough bed for a large capacity old bike. For amateur use I would say it's fine. Weighs a ton but has wheels so easy to move around. Raises easily and ram holds ...
Author: Rob McCool
Mon Jun 15, 2015 8:51 am
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Bike lift
Replies: 8
Views: 4937

I managed to buy a second hand Sealey MC400. The new equivalent is the MC401. Unfortunately they run at £650 new but in my view they are just the right stability for our heavy old bikes. Thanks for the info tlc-I`ve seen a lift/ramp called foxhunter which looks similar to the sealey and draper mod...
Author: Rob McCool
Sat Jun 13, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: Bike lift
Replies: 8
Views: 4937

Bike lift

I was thinking of getting a bike lift (capable of lifting my KZ1000LTD)and wondered if anyone could recommend a decent one that does`nt cost the earth.
Author: Rob McCool
Mon Feb 23, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: Bike Help
Topic: US Spec LTD Indicators
Replies: 22
Views: 11048

I`m having the same problem with the lights on my 1982 KZ1000LTD which I`m trying to get up to scratch to register here-the bike had been damaged in transit to the UK,getting hold of a replacement headlight was difficult as they`re only really available in the states.I did read on the web though tha...

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