CAN 1983 RZ350
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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Great tutorial, nice result, motor looks amazing.
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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Well done, top marks for creativity.
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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Nice work. Took some creativity to get those letters done!
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Thanks for the good comments, it took a lot of patience too, thats for sure.
In doubt, full throttle!
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Nice attention to details.
Enjoying the pics and commentary.
Thanks!
Enjoying the pics and commentary.
Thanks!
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Next step, install in the frame!
In doubt, full throttle!
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Engine installed.
Now working on the forks and pegs holders, polishing and assembling.
Now working on the forks and pegs holders, polishing and assembling.
In doubt, full throttle!
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Sanding and polishing...
Bead blast finish
Wet sanding to 400 grit
Wet sanding to 800 grit
Buffing wheel and green compound
Bead blast finish
Wet sanding to 400 grit
Wet sanding to 800 grit
Buffing wheel and green compound
In doubt, full throttle!
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Checking if 2000 grit wetsanding (VS 800 grit) will make any difference after polishing.
Part sanded with wet 2000 grit
Resulting polished part
** Picture coming **
Part sanded with wet 2000 grit
Resulting polished part
** Picture coming **
In doubt, full throttle!
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
I like the bead blast look.
Rory
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2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
I beadblasted my F/N2 versions and on my 31k/F1/N1 units I blasted the parts that arent polished ala OEM, I also really like that look if done with fine glass beads.
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I would say that the closest to original is the one sanded with 2000 grit in a single direction, then clear coat. The part sanded to 2000 grit is really looking good. The thing with the bead blast finish is that it stain easily and become ugly. If you clear coat it, it may not look like aluminum anymore. I'll try the clear coated bead blast aluminum later to see how it looks, I may try to do an full engine like that if it looks fine.
In doubt, full throttle!
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
I always thought the 31k style were polished and then lacquered, thats why i was doing mine like that. I asked on norbos forum about it when i did it. interesting yours were different.
The bead blasted parts on my LC footrests came up great when powdered with crystal clear (pics in my resto thread i think and my F1 has pics too of the 31k style perhaps?) and the N/F2 ones I left bare on my F1 build and have been fine and just clean up with WD40 if they look bad, but i agree its not ideal, i just did it cos i'd bought the blaster and it looked cool. I wasnt after an OEM finish on that set.
Interested to see how you go with the clear.
The bead blasted parts on my LC footrests came up great when powdered with crystal clear (pics in my resto thread i think and my F1 has pics too of the 31k style perhaps?) and the N/F2 ones I left bare on my F1 build and have been fine and just clean up with WD40 if they look bad, but i agree its not ideal, i just did it cos i'd bought the blaster and it looked cool. I wasnt after an OEM finish on that set.
Interested to see how you go with the clear.
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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
By memory and by looking at pictures on the web, the aluminum on these part (peg holder and front forks) are originally quite dull under the clear coat/lacquer.
Last edited by tzrz350 on Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
In doubt, full throttle!
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350
Re: CAN 1983 RZ350
Steve on Norbos forum sent me pics of a set of nos ones thats why i polished my main flat parts. Its not a bright polish as the lacquer dulls it. The bits Yama san couldnt polish easily were dull, hence i used fine glass beads on there, which came out just like the OEM finish on mine under the dirt and lacquer.
Maybe your market was different? I just dont know... sorry.
This was the thread where i asked:
http://rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/3 ... l-polished" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Maybe your market was different? I just dont know... sorry.
This was the thread where i asked:
http://rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/3 ... l-polished" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
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82 RD350LC decapitation project
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83 RZ350 Resto
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85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
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82 RD350LC decapitation project
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83 RZ350 Resto
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