Kz 650b1..austin moto fest auction bike

[Frank Z.]

Looks mighty dang fine to me, Chuck.

A tip for the future: For tiny, raised surfaces (like on this panel), use blotter paper (sorta like chipboard) in lieu of brushes. Coat one side of the paper with paint —maybe a couple coats as blotter paper soaks fast— then gently marry the treated paper to raised surface; apply straight down, flat, no side-to-side action. Don't "squeegee" or anything... just press ever so lightly. Also be wary of the paper curling when it takes on paint; gluing it to a piece of slat helps keep it all nice 'n flat.

Takes a couple tries to perfect. Have used this method on old car restos.

[Agemax]

i use a VERY fine paint brush used for model making, the actual brush is about the width of a pin. needs a very steady hand!

[chuck hahn]

Looks better at a foot than it does in the pics really. camera seems to embellish the reality. I think if you have a jewelers loop and some steady hands, you can simply crisp up the edges. Guess you could strip them and give the paper thing a try too.

Ive never heard of the technique you describe...youll have to teach me!!!

[chuck hahn]

I don't have a rock steady hand Adrian..nor a good eye loop to magnify the letters. These suckers are small!!!

[chuck hahn]

When I get good enough to pinstripe the azz of a fly, then I will be a qualified expert.

[chuck hahn]

Frank...now that I have moved, please be sure to keep the nbuild thread aliveand the pictures of the progress posted . There have been quite a few following along as we resurrect the old girl.

You got the ball now buddy. God speed and looking forward to being another "follower" as it were.

[Frank Z.]

Frank...now that I have moved, please be sure to keep the nbuild thread aliveand the pictures of the progress posted . There have been quite a few following along as we resurrect the old girl.

You got the ball now buddy. God speed and looking forward to being another "follower" as it were.

The baton is passed, and scattered.

Portions of the little Z are distributed betwixt my garage, Tom's new shop, and JBR's den of pushrod lumps... in hibernation for time being. Once coffers fill again —and the one who is known as "boss" has her new curtains— build will commence.

Thanks for the hand, Chuck, and will definitely keep project thread alive as things happen. Once wheels are laced, forks and shocks rebuilt, and various suspension bits are secured (hello Z1), the roller will live at the Co-op. There'll certainly be a few build sessions with the hops collective this fall, and hopefully project will be ready for auction come next spring.

[steve murdoch]

I know it is not much but with no parts to donate to your project i do have a copy of this Cycle magazine.
Frank, if you are interested p.m. me your address and i can send it out.

[winfield]

Chuck: Can I ask what has happened to this project?

[winfield]

Bump

Anybody know about this bike? It was supposed to be a rebuild project that was being donated to charity. I think it was to be offered this spring. Something like a raffle, I think.

[chuck hahn]

Frank...Just had to take a stroll down memory lane today......LOL

[nejeff]

Hey Chuck, what ever happened with the KZ650? I donated a horn to your project. Should not the 2014 event already taken place? Some pics of how the KZ650 turned out? Inquiring minds want to know!

[Nessism]

We need an update from Frank. Oh Frank, where art thou?

[chuck hahn]

Frank is now the owner of Total Rider. Its a company that does the MSF courses down in Texas. He has been up to his azz in alligators and very busy, thus never got to reassembling the bike.

He called me a few weekends ago and we got to talking about the bike and we struck a deal for me to buy the bike from him for what the has into it as of now. The wheels have been replaced with new spokes and Randy Voet has the engine doing rings and a top end refresh far as I understand things. So soon as I get Frank settled up with on the bike and I get word From Randy whats going on with the engine I will be heading down to Austin to pick everything up and start the reassembly. Then save money for decals and paint.

[Frank Z.]

KZ 650 update:
After 8 months of aging in the shop's closet (like green wine), the baby Z1 is moving to the OK State, where Chuck will begin assembly... and become the proud new owner!

Back story: I, along with biz partner Michael S., acquired an MSF school in January, and free time quickly got cut in half... and in half again. Then, picked up a new client (Kosman ), and what ever remained of free time shriveled up and died. We had hoped to produce the 2nd annual Austin Moto Fest this year, when/where the KZ would be auctioned off for charity —thus completing the mission— but alas, that vision is currently off the map.

Good news is that Chuck has already worked on the bike, and has an appreciation for this particular model (see July CMM for feature article), and will certainly revive this thread in proper fashion. Engine is undergoing a full sort from master Jap bike dude, Randy V., who also laced and trued the wheels.

Thanks to nejeff for the donated horn. Steve, I'm sure Chuck would appreciate the Cycle mag article. And, thanks to all for the continued interest in the project. These little Kaws are only gonna go up in value (seems to be a trend among most all KHI livery ) and I understand they're a kick in the arse to ride.