KIWI"s RESTORATION

martin · Post by **martin** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:29 pm

as soon as i have finished 9005rpm.s kr1s. i will be restoring kiwi"s kr1s. it will take a bit of time as i like to do the job my way [take my time and do the job once and correctly]

am i turning in to a serial restorer

mind you, it does make me feel good knowing people trust me sorting their bike out.

375 · Post by **375** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:33 am

You will have to get some stickers made up soon and put them on the swinger.

How about,
"Made in Luton"

If ever my engine goes Martin it will be on your door step the next morning,

Looks like it will be another good rebuild iam sure.

375 · Post by **375** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:53 pm

Come on Martin iam waiting for the next rebuild photos

When you starting.

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:28 pm

Martin. What does the plant pot full of pebbles do

Howie · Post by **Howie** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:36 pm

My guess is its catching oil

Or its some kind of pagan offering to the gods of motorcycle restorers

375 · Post by **375** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:48 pm

pablo wrote:Martin. What does the plant pot full of pebbles do

Seanrd · Post by **Seanrd** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:58 pm

She'll look lovely when shes finished. Im only down the road near Barton

martin · Post by **martin** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:24 am

to stop the cardboard blowing away, as it has a oil leak.

this bike will needa bit of work. lots to do on it,

wait and see the photos as i go

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:05 am

Blimey, what's with the forks set like that?

martin · Post by **martin** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:07 pm

WATCH THIS SPACE
nos exup is going to aqua blast the entire engine to make the look and finish
a as new satin finish
triple s will do all the powdercoating
will prob call dream machine to do the paintwork [have spoken to them]
collins chemical blacking to do all the electroplating [bright zinc/nickel plate/chemicle blacking
and all new genuine kawasaki parts

i know this bike as it is now is sh--t
but this [as the owner wants] will be as new standard condition

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:45 pm

martin wrote: collins chemical blacking to do all the electroplating [bright zinc/nickel plate/chemicle blacking

Martin tell me more about this chemical blacking. All the fasteners on the Z1000 are suposed to be black. Only they are'nt anymore there rust.
Is this process suitable for restoring this type of finish?

martin · Post by **martin** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:51 pm

i have had a few done before,company is called [collins chemical blacking]
they do the bright zinc plate and nickle plate and anodising as well.

the bolts i had done back to a black finish came out well.

i have used these poeple four or five times and the quality is good
i will be getting all kiwi,s bolts done there including the black ones

NOS EXUP · Post by **NOS EXUP** » Sat May 19, 2012 11:08 pm

All the engine components and heel plates have now been vapour blasted - two very long days....

Over to you now Martin

Nick

CC Aqua Blasting Ltd

www.ccaquablasting.com

Top-shaggy · Post by **Top-shaggy** » Sun May 20, 2012 12:03 am

Looking forward to seeing this one too Martin

martin · Post by **martin** » Fri Jun 01, 2012 4:24 pm

ok. time to start uploading pictures.
engine is back from aqua blasting, nick [nos exup]
engine is as new satin finish.
frame and swing arm back tomorrow,
went to see the painter today, the frame and swinger looks new.