KZ900a4 Restoration

[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

[Wrigers]

Nice, how far do you plan to take the resto????

[ZedHead]

Don't let GB see those toast racks

[Z1parR]

Don't let GB see those toast racks

Or those Highway Pegs on the crashbar

[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.

[ZedHead]

Don't let GB see those toast racks

Or those Highway Pegs on the crashbar

What height were the "Ape hangers" you wanted Steve?

[BigZCas]

Had a chance today to take off a few bits and give it a good wash.
Everything seems to be there and original ,
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.

[BigZCas]

So far no problems.
Most parts should clean up nicely
Still intend to paint frame, swingarm and battery box etc.

[PAULJAC47]

Looks decent that!

[Andrew_s]

I like that - look forward to seeing it progress.

[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

[Wrigers]

Keep the photos coming, ,,, looking good.

[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

[Andrew_s]

The bike's looking great - who did the paint?

[BigZCas]

My painting is done by a friend of a friend who takes it into work.