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Why I've been neglecting the FZR lately...
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:08 pm
by duke22
The mighty H1R after it's rebuild, ready to go for the first time in ages.
Kawasaki MotoGP, 1970 style...
There was supposed to be a track today but this is Auckland and its the weekend, so of course the forecast is for rain. No power at all until about 7,000 rpm and then it all arrives at once. Fun in the dry but wheelspin city when its wet, and I don't want to risk it on a bike I haven't ridden for a long time.
Another day...
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:27 pm
by fzsambuca
WOW very cool bike and I like how it stands up by itself.
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:43 pm
by hotcam
Very old skool kool, I like it... wish I could see (and hear)
it go round 'n' round the track
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:36 am
by kiwi60
Yep - the work was all worth it Duke
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 5:53 am
by spook
I like your taste in bikes :cool Very nice work indeed.
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:16 am
by creed12r
Looks great!
You should get some paint on those exhausts, the rust spoils it.
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:12 pm
by duke22
fzsambuca said
I like how it stands up by itself
Old motorcycle photographer's trick - you get the balance juuuust right and then take the photo real quickly before the wind catches it.
Don't try this at home...
Creed12r said
You should get some paint on those exhausts, the rust spoils it
The proper finish is bare metal with a coat of oil to keep the rust at bay, that way you can spot (and repair) any developing cracks. The problem is that that the oil dries off over time and you get a layer of rust. I've gotten used to it over the years but you're right, it does let the side down a bit.
And kiwi, it looks good back together doesn't it? Its been a while.
Thanks as always for all your help.
Now back to the 911...
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:59 pm
by sickle44
WOW!
Simply stunning and beautiful sir,
Very well done
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 12:25 am
by kiwi60
And kiwi, it looks good back together doesn't it? Its been a while.
Thanks as always for all your help.
Your welcome, now - about this wiring on my race bike - mate, buddy, pal...
Now back to the 911...
Yee haa, let the games begin
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:10 pm
by Stig
Kwak looks well smart. You've made a nice job of it :cool
as for the exhausts, you may want to try this stuff. Its only a polish but it leaves a shiny silver effect and lasts for ages. The older generation used to use it on stoves etc
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__zebrite_ ... 459_228460
heres a before and after pic of some I used on my lads ped exhaust
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:09 am
by kiwi60
as for the exhausts, you may want to try this stuff. Its only a polish but it leaves a shiny silver effect and lasts for ages. The older generation used to use it on stoves etc
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__zebrite_ ... 459_228460
heres a before and after pic of some I used on my lads ped exhaust
Hey, I'd forgotten about that stuff, I used it on my iron barrelled XLX Sportster to stop the rust setting in - worked a treat.