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KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:51 pm
Author: BigZCas
Unregistered KZ900a4 Delivered by Alan, A&M Express Services.
So here we go again
Someone had to buy it
Date codes on the Wheels, Swing Arm and Torque Arm showing July/Aug 1975
Original Panels etc, Hazard Switch & annoying indicator beeper.
Paintwork not bad but not to my liking......
Oh, and the mandatory front mudguard fitted backwards
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:08 pm
Author: Wrigers
Nice, how far do you plan to take the resto????
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:46 pm
Author: ZedHead
Don't let GB see those toast racks
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:08 pm
Author: Z1parR
ZedHead wrote:Don't let GB see those toast racks
Or those Highway Pegs on the crashbar
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:09 am
Author: Ultim8pc
Nice, I saw that advertised and enquired with the seller about the tank paintwork as he seemed to say it was original, which it obviously isn't.
Looks like a good, solid purchase - will look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 10:18 am
Author: ZedHead
Z1parR wrote:ZedHead wrote:Don't let GB see those toast racks
Or those Highway Pegs on the crashbar
What height were the "Ape hangers" you wanted Steve?
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:52 pm
Author: BigZCas
Had a chance today to take off a few bits and give it a good wash.
Everything seems to be there and original
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So plan is -
New paint, Diamond Dark Green.
Re-Paint Frame and Swing Arm.
Re-Plate nuts and bolts etc.
Replace Spokes and Tyres (Rims both good original).
Chain guard.
Re-Chrome Mudguards, Indicator stems.
Fit decent Exhaust.
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:16 pm
Author: BigZCas
So far no problems.
Most parts should clean up nicely
Still intend to paint frame, swingarm and battery box etc.
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:33 am
Author: PAULJAC47
Looks decent that!
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:43 pm
Author: Andrew_s
I like that - look forward to seeing it progress.
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:19 pm
Author: BigZCas
Finally got to start on the rebuild
Paint is also back
Hopefully get to spend a bit of time on her over the next couple of weeks.
Engine to clean up
Get ready for the questions
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:14 pm
Author: Wrigers
Keep the photos coming, ,,, looking good.
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:05 pm
Author: BigZCas
Managed to spend a bit of time on the bike at the weekend.
Wheels are back on and the engine will go in tomorrow.
Photo 3 shows the bike with copex wrapped around the vulnerable frame paint.
I find that the copex that is already split down the length is easy and quick to apply and protects really well.
We move house in three weeks and the bike has to be complete by then
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:50 am
Author: Andrew_s
The bike's looking great - who did the paint?
Re: KZ900a4 Restoration
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 5:03 pm
Author: BigZCas
My painting is done by a friend of a friend who takes it into work.