Despite a wild week at work, I did get a little work done on the KZ.
I have enough general paint supplies to start doing some color / idea testing on the bike. After much deliberation, the first color I am going to try is a very dark green, with light metalic flake. I’m hoping the flake is subtle enough that the bike, does not look like some sort of carnival ride attarction (or worse yet, a Bass Boat).
Test installation of the bars and grips complete, I’m very pleased with both the look and ergonomics!
It is also time to set down another guide coat, which will be sanded off to find any low spots in the fillers or outstanding dents in the tank. With the coat applied, it provides an excellent preview of what bike’s final look will be, with the dark paint I have selected. Some additional graphics will be added to the tank, but the overall look will be the same.
I don’t hate it.
I know I’m late on following up on the KZ but I’m glad it’s finally coming together. Now you can understand why I just couldn’t keep her- she needed someone with the wherewithal and know-how to do her justice. Sadly, I have neither. So I’m looking forward to seeing this project through. Are you going to put a 70’s style cafe fairing on it? Personally I’ve always like that look but some people don’t.
Anyway… good on ya, my friend!