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  • #10205
    beachcomber
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    So, collect the box of powder coating and off home to assemble the forks – finally…………..but no – THEY’RE THE WRONG COLOUR – AGAIN!!!

    After contemplating painting them Black – I decided, no I have PAID for these to be the colour I picked.

    Back again, this time there’s a different guy there. He immediately spots the difference and tells me the correct colour is “3020”, not “3016”.

    While they’re on the back foot, I slip in that the cush drive housing needs to be the same colour while they’re at it !

    So, this weekend’s plans are out of the window.

    Sort out the stainless cap heads for the frame attachments and finalise the seat mounts / undertray / side panel closer.

    The side panel will actually follow the curve of the seat bottom, rather than the frame as shown.

    Maybe a couple of louvres at the back for detail, not sure.

    #10206
    beachcomber
    Participant

    All PC back now – and the right colour ! Just waiting for the cush drive housing [ also Red ]and the engine plates [ Black ].

    I decided to have the tank shotblasted as there were so many layers of paint, and some obvious sub-strata issues. Glad I did – just take a look at the GRP repairs ! A couple of them hadn’t been etched properly to the metal and were coming off anyway.

    I decided to remove the cap as
    A – I don’t have a key, and
    B – The chrome had started to bubble.

    When it was off I realised that the “key” is just a flat blade [!] so I decided to flat the whole lot off and here it is in etch primer.

    Tank was etch primed ready for a proper repair and prep job.

    #10207
    beachcomber
    Participant

    Started pre-assembly of some of the small parts to make sure there’s no issues – OK so far.

    Fitted the new taper headstock bearings and trial fit yokes – couldn’t resist trying out the instruments !

    First dollop of filler on the tank – not too bad and should shape up OK.

    Early next week it’s build up wheel bearings and fit Tyres / tubes. Should be fun, the last time I changed a tyre was 1974 !!!

    #10107
    lonesome
    Participant

    How long before it’s ‘Reddy’? Hahahaha..haha…..ha. I’ll get me coat. Nice one son keep em coming.

    #10208
    beachcomber
    Participant

    If you think this one is RED, check out my Guzzi LeMans Cafe Racer I built 20 years ago.

    Called “Simply Red” [ and NOTHING to do with that twat of a warbler of the same name ].

    I did eventually relent and put stainless exhausts and Contis on it as gentle relief from the redness !

    Here it is part finished and just before a Danish collector offered me an obscene amount of money for it [ which I took ! ]

    Just looked at the pix again – surely NOT the same Red as the KZ !!!

    #10092
    Kaptainkwak
    Keymaster

    As a Tottenham supporter I am unable to get any joy from ‘Dark Pink’ colours. That word (DER backwards) is banned in my house.

    I must be honest though with the painted engine it is far to much in my opinion.

    #10108
    lonesome
    Participant

    Must admit I find myself agreeing with KaptainSensible. I actually like the colour, but these things need highlights and contrast. Also, the Guzzi engine is nothing but an air compressor with carbs 😛

    #10209
    beachcomber
    Participant

    KK,LS,

    thanx for your interest . yes the Guzzi DID get some sparkly bits to break up the Red.

    So you reckon I shouldn’t do the KZ engine in wrinkle Red then !!!!

    That WAS an original thought when I started the project, but yes, it will be wrinkle matt Black.

    The new matt textured finish on the front brake union.

    #10210
    beachcomber
    Participant

    Trying to keep the momentum going now, as I know there’ll be a delay while I’m waiting for the Gold Passivating.

    Cush drive back [ correct colour ! ] and assembled with new bearing and seal. Also some small parts back from PC’s in Satin Black.

    I started fitting the bearings for the rear wheel, then realised I’m having to wait for the spacer to come back from Passivating – yes I KNOW you can’t see it inside the hub !!

    Front mudguard fettled and primered – final flat and then experiment with the colour [ STILL don’t know !

    I got the side panels cut by AC last weekend – spot on, just a final fit and fettle and it’s work out how to make the fixings.

    #10109
    lonesome
    Participant

    It’s June. The sun is shining, the clothes are lightweight. As you drive along you find your head magnetically swivelling round as you pass by –
    A: A beautiful woman mostly failing to conceal magnificent breasts with a semi-transparent white blouse and hot-pants from a 70’s chocolate commercial?
    B: A pillar box?

    #10093
    Kaptainkwak
    Keymaster

    haa haa.

    I hope you weren’t on the bike at the time though . . .

    #10211
    beachcomber
    Participant

    Seat has had final flat with 400 and is ready for the final primer coat – better decide on a colour soon ! I’ve looked at a couple of Pale Yellows, still undecided !

    I’ve knocked the first swipe of filler back on the tank – and while I was at it, I decided to change the outline subtly. Maybe 2 more goes and we’ll be ready for primer. I ran out of time today, but I’ll get the front m/g flatted and in final primer in the next few days.

    Just got to finalise the method of fixing the side panels and then I’ll get them etch primed and prepped.

    #10212
    beachcomber
    Participant

    I’ve ordered some rubber Rivnuts to attach the side panels – should work OK.

    In the meantime seat now has final flat and primer. Final flat with 600 next week – I like to allow plenty of time for the paint to surface harden.

    Front m/guard has final flat with 400 and then same process as the seat.

    The tank will take a few more hours yet to get the shape symetrical before that’s ready for final prep.

    #10213
    beachcomber
    Participant

    Arrrrggghhhh – for some reason the rattle can primer coat has reacted – WITH THE BAR COAT!!!

    Anyway, I now have my compressor all set up and a good stock of cellulose thinners, primer surfacer, etc. to do the job properly – annoying.

    #10214
    beachcomber
    Participant

    New front wheel bearings fitted, went to fit the rears – wrong bearings !

    How do they manage that – both from the same supplier. Ah well.

    New bearings should be here Monday then wheels are ready to have tyres fitted.

    As soon as I get the passivated spindles and bolts back I can fit the swing arm and get the chassis rolling .. what could possibly go wrong ?????????

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