Flauski Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Long time no update. Have cut down the front fender, fully stripped all brake calipers. In process of shortening / cleaning up front shocks. Started mocking back up before final strip / frame paint. Got me a LSL Clubman headlight (thanks to me old lady for collecting from UK for me!) Stupidly expensive headlight otherwise! Not happy with the headlight mounts/position as yet. Looks a little bigger than I expected. It is still 1/2" smaller than factory and same headlight used on the Wrenchmonkees Z1 in which I have found my inspiration. Headlight is a popular aftermarket accessory for the new Triumphs and Kwaka W650s. Got me some Firestone Deluxe Champion tyres 18x4.50 and 19x4.00 currently touring around Canada. They should be back in NZ around 20th Sept. Cleaned the hell / lightly polished my carbs. I wanna get trumpets with mesh like Goat, just got to save some coinage. Anyone removed chrome from parts (like my fenders) homestyle before? How did you do it? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Yummy yum yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 That's looking bloody sharp mate !! Oh yeah firestones !! Headlight looks good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 AWWWW YEAH...... Spot of stressing that these were gonna cost mega to get to NZ with my Uncles luggage, however it all worked out in the end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Oh yeah ! Perfecto ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Update time. Front shocks shortened. One on left shows how shortened (see amount sticking through headstock on right side) Discs ground. clip ons ordered-arrived + fitted Gaiters arrived NEED to get rid of factory gauges, they are HUGE! Advice for smaller speedo anyone? Wheels have been stripped, cleaned, and powdered flat black. Pictures to follow once tyres fitted up and looking percy. Waiting on caliper kits and other bits from Z1 Enterprises before brakes fully rebuilt and painted. BTW any of you Jap bike owners , especially Kwakas need to check out Z1 Enterprises. They are the cheapest on the net hands down for factory replacement parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGal Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 http://www.shop.modernmotorcyclecompany.com.au/collections/instruments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 i got one of those tachos if you want/ need,... 30 bucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moglix Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-658308752.htm also in NZ dorras.. I bought one and painted it black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 AWWWW YEAH! Got my wheels back together after being powdered and new bearings put it. Got me tyres fitted up today. Sooooo happy with how it looks. Think I will keep the green tank on. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 that colour is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 That looks so sweet man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I want one! good work man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Gettin thur... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch.W Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 very nice man!! did you by any chance buy those cb50's off trademe?/wanna sell one? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 This is so so awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 very nice man!! did you by any chance buy those cb50's off trademe?/wanna sell one? lol Yep and Yep, that's the plan. Hook me a pm with your phone no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 cb50s?? didnt happen to have spare parts with them? like a spare head?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Fuck it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flauski Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 MOAR! Still got heaps to do, small steps though. Will look better when I fit my gaiters. Where I initially thought my front fender would fit, turns out it rubs so will have to come up with a cunning plan for that Guess that's the price you pay for fat tyres that are fat. Not looking forward to the handling however, without air in them the tread/sidewall merge looks almost square! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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