78 Z1R project....

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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby Glen » Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:23 pm

Mate that looks absolutely sensational. Beautiful bike and exceptionally well done. Im in awe of your restorations.....stunning 8).
It's really all about standing around drinking Dave's beer.
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby XSorXpire » Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:26 am

kawadave wrote:
XSorXpire wrote:Wow!

I have one of these packed in a box in the shed.

That fills me with desire to get it out and start the process...

Ride them don't hide them........... :kuda:

Gonna start with the Rickman and work through them by age...
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby chimp » Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:27 am

so young Dave...to my dismay, I logged onto your youtube site....and no Z1r video...WTF! very unlike you, finish up that job you're doing, go home & get the go-pro out....you know ya wanna :D
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby kawadave » Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:18 pm

All in good time chimpa....
As its our upcoming Tassie trip on Oct22...haven't been able to afford reg as yet.
Now you wouldn't want me to break the law and ride it illegally for the sake of a vid ....would you? ;)
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby greenmeanie » Wed Oct 14, 2015 5:26 pm

Very nice restoration!
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby slimey » Thu Nov 05, 2015 12:56 pm

G'day Dave,

You say that you did the pinstripes - I have a set of these for mine and was wondering if there were any tricks, dos, don'ts with applying these to the bodywork?
For example does the adhesive in the transfers require any "activation" or is it just a matter of peeling off the backing and applying them?
I assume that you applied some clear lacquer over the strips (and the rest of the paintwork...?) Is this a special clear or....?
I'm gunna have a go at doing as much of the work as I can, prepping the bits - repairing, rubbing, filling and undercoating before the topcoat, transfers and clear.
Any hints would be much appreciated as I'm trying to get this bloke on the road soon and I don't have a lot of $Aust to splash on a painter.
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby kawadave » Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:08 pm

Do you have a have a decal kit slimey ???

I used 2mm "separate" pinstripes of a roll and did mine by hand.

My painter painted the bits and cleared them.
He then lightly scuffed the clear back so I could apply the stripes.
When they were on he cleared over the top... :kuda:
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby slimey » Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:42 pm

Yeah Dave, I've got a decal kit - they're around in Oz from Z1Spares - mine came with the basket case - hope that they aren't too old or dried out.
How much of the prep work did you do on your bits?
My fairing needs a bit of f'glass filling/sanding but the sidecovers, seat strips and tailpiece
(after I glued it back together again) are ok and just need to be smootheed back for the undercoat.
The tank and front guard will get the blast treatment then prime before undercoat.
Just for comparison - what sort of $ did your painter charge you? (PM me if that's a sensitive point)
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby slimey » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:15 am

Anyone else had any experience with application of decal sets for a Zed (or similar)?
Just want to confirm if the adhesive requires activation or if it's just a matter of "peel and stick."
Might be bold and have a play with the decals I've got - will post some feedback in case anyone else is interested.
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby kawadave » Fri Nov 06, 2015 8:55 pm

Pretty sure you just spray water with a touch of dish washing liquid one the parts and on the decals.
This gives you the chance to move them into position them squeegee out any air bubbles with a credit card or similar.
This is the processes I used on the triple decals.

My painter did all the prep work...One thing I wont touch.
Tank and front guard were sand blasted.
If I told you what it cost me you'd die of shock :)
OK...300 bucks.
He is a good mate. :kuda:
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby slimey » Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:35 am

He must be - for that price! ;)

Thanks for the info - pretty much the same process that I used with my tacho and speedo dial "decals" which were also thin vinyl film - from "Reproductiondecals" via Diablo Cycle.
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby ianp » Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:34 am

I did get the Z1R finished!!

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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby Mister_T » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:07 pm

Inspiring stuff. I don't mind the coffin-tank Zeds, a mate had a Mk1 Z1R.
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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby ianp » Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:30 pm

Think I had a bit of trouble with the pics....

Hopefully this has worked!

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Re: 78 Z1R project....

Postby Kwakked Up » Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:28 pm

outstanding :kuda:
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