I think i'll av to check mine it's bound to be gold
KR1 Restoration
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Re: KR1 Restoration
Thanks Pookie / All,pookie wrote:the rad guard on my kr-1 has been black since 1989 (when I bought it brand new)
I'll need to be getting one painted black then.
Cheers
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Re: KR1 Restoration
These are still available new. I purchased one recently from Cradley, it is shiny black. My old one was rusty and had started falling apart.
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Re: KR1 Restoration
Yes I think they should be shiny black. I did my satin as it's what i had around.
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Re: KR1 Restoration
yep definitely black mine was on my brand new KR1, Gold must be a personal thing
No Matter How Messy Things Get You Can Always Clean Them Up.
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TIME IS PRECIOUS WASTE IT WISELY
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Re: KR1 Restoration
Sorted out a spacer for the bottom engine mount today. I have half a dozen of these so I thought I'd measure them up and use the longest one. There was a diference of 0.4mm between the one I used and the shortest.
Also - More new bits to fit.
Also - More new bits to fit.
Last edited by Bertie_Mollie on Fri Dec 22, 2017 12:03 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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GWB KR1 - YES IT'S DONE!
ZXR400L PROJECT
AND NO S****Y H****A'S
Usque Ad Mortem Bibendum
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ZXR400L PROJECT
AND NO S****Y H****A'S
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Re: KR1 Restoration
I agree Bernie,but my replica is better!
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Re: KR1 Restoration
Hi Rich,
Can't argue with the quality of the bits that you make
Can't argue with the quality of the bits that you make
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Re: KR1 Restoration
I will second that... Top quality work !boggy wrote:I agree Bernie,but my replica is better!
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Re: KR1 Restoration
Thanks for the feedback,watch this space for more bling parts that i will be making in the near future to add to your already bling bikes!
Rich
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Re: KR1 Restoration
Hi Rich,
I will PM you my bling wish list [-o<
Cheers,
Bernie
I will PM you my bling wish list [-o<
Cheers,
Bernie
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Re: KR1 Restoration
OK, time for a bit of an update. Encountered some issues with the engine and have been really busy at work.
The head gasket leaked so the top end had to come back off. I had the tops of the barrels ground as a pair and the head lapped. Also had the barrels honed again as there were some marks in bores and more new rings. Anyway all back together with a smear of High temp "h***a Bond" on the head gasket and all is well. A could of heat cycles in so far and seems to be running nicely.
So, back to putting her back together.
More NOS fitted.
Next job is the brakes. Caliper bodies need to be send for blasting and powder coat.
Cheers,
Andrew
The head gasket leaked so the top end had to come back off. I had the tops of the barrels ground as a pair and the head lapped. Also had the barrels honed again as there were some marks in bores and more new rings. Anyway all back together with a smear of High temp "h***a Bond" on the head gasket and all is well. A could of heat cycles in so far and seems to be running nicely.
So, back to putting her back together.
More NOS fitted.
Next job is the brakes. Caliper bodies need to be send for blasting and powder coat.
Cheers,
Andrew
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AND NO S****Y H****A'S
Usque Ad Mortem Bibendum
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AND NO S****Y H****A'S
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Re: KR1 Restoration
Its a long winding road but getting there looks good
No Matter How Messy Things Get You Can Always Clean Them Up.
MY MAMMA TOLD ME, IF YOU AIN'T GOT ANY PROBLEMS DON'T MAKE ONE.
TIME IS PRECIOUS WASTE IT WISELY
MY MAMMA TOLD ME, IF YOU AIN'T GOT ANY PROBLEMS DON'T MAKE ONE.
TIME IS PRECIOUS WASTE IT WISELY