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  • #31
    Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

    Originally posted by KB100RTZ View Post
    hey Subash

    congrats, your bike looks great.
    The mechanic problem is the reason why i am doing everything self.
    And once i started, i saw this as a great hobby. So even though some stuff is extremely boring and tiring, i keep at it. (eg. cleaning the frame and prepping it for paint...horrible)

    Regards

    PS: will leave some comments on your thread to make it look more original, in case you want to.
    get the painting done by a professional , you will have to hang over his head like the sword of Damocles , but in the end it will be worth it
    Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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    • #32
      Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

      Originally posted by kb100 View Post
      get the painting done by a professional , you will have to hang over his head like the sword of Damocles , but in the end it will be worth it
      hi kb100

      i am doing the frame painting myself, which is black and hence easy.
      ofcourse, the coloured portions (tank, side panels etc) will goto a service center with a body paint shop.

      cheers

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      • #33
        Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

        Originally posted by KB100RTZ View Post
        hi kb100

        i am doing the frame painting myself, which is black and hence easy.
        ofcourse, the coloured portions (tank, side panels etc) will goto a service center with a body paint shop.

        cheers
        Go for paint baking for the entire bike...it is slightly expensive but paint stays good.....
        When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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        • #34
          Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

          Originally posted by psr View Post
          Go for paint baking for the entire bike...it is slightly expensive but paint stays good.....
          Hi PSR Sir

          I was thinking to give the tank, side panels etc to a Maruti service center with a paint booth.
          How do I check whether they have "baking" facility?
          I hardly trust these guys, so if I ask "Do you have paint bake facility?", I am sure they will say YES !!

          The frame is painted - 3 coats of VHT -> Dry for 5 days -> 3 clear coats of VHT.
          Amazon.com: VHT SP670 Gloss Black Roll Bar and Chassis Paint Can - 11 oz.: Automotive
          Amazon.com: VHT SP515 Quick Coat Clear Acrylic Enamel Can - 11 oz.: Automotive

          Regards

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          • #35
            Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

            Originally posted by KB100RTZ View Post
            Hi PSR Sir

            I was thinking to give the tank, side panels etc to a Maruti service center with a paint booth.
            How do I check whether they have "baking" facility?
            I hardly trust these guys, so if I ask "Do you have paint bake facility?", I am sure they will say YES !!

            The frame is painted - 3 coats of VHT -> Dry for 5 days -> 3 clear coats of VHT.
            Amazon.com: VHT SP670 Gloss Black Roll Bar and Chassis Paint Can - 11 oz.: Automotive
            Amazon.com: VHT SP515 Quick Coat Clear Acrylic Enamel Can - 11 oz.: Automotive

            Regards
            I do not know about Maruthi,...but I do know that MRF used to have a paint booth with heated Paint drying in very dry and dust free conditions....
            Anyway if the painting is done properly in dry condition then there will be no bubbles coming up later...give 3 coats of Clear on paint for protection...
            When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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            • #36
              Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

              Here comes a long due update.
              Have been travelling and busy with work.

              Finally, the assembly has started. Let the pictures do the talking.

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              New parts.

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              wheel lacing before truing. (tests patience, but good learning)

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              squeaky clean muffler.

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              and....the assembly begins.

              Quick question: where can I get the rubber-type black paint used in car underbody. Want to paint the undersides of mudguards.

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              • #37
                Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                Originally posted by KB100RTZ View Post
                Here comes a long due update.
                Have been travelling and busy with work.

                Finally, the assembly has started. Let the pictures do the talking.

                [ATTACH=CONFIG]132655[/ATTACH]
                New parts.


                wheel lacing before truing. (tests patience, but good learning)

                [ATTACH=CONFIG]132656[/ATTACH]
                squeaky clean muffler.


                and....the assembly begins.

                Quick question: where can I get the rubber-type black paint used in car underbody. Want to paint the undersides of mudguards.
                Good collection of parts....In the Muffler core you can increase the hole size of the first section from engine ie., the section after the cone like structure, and it will increase your acceleration....
                For the Protective paint, contact 3 M...under chassis protection .
                When Was The Last Time,You Did Something For The First Time.

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                • #38
                  Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                  Originally posted by KB100RTZ View Post
                  Here comes a long due update.
                  Have been travelling and busy with work.

                  Finally, the assembly has started. Let the pictures do the talking.


                  New parts.

                  [ATTACH=CONFIG]132657[/ATTACH]
                  wheel lacing before truing. (tests patience, but good learning)


                  squeaky clean muffler.


                  and....the assembly begins.

                  Quick question: where can I get the rubber-type black paint used in car underbody. Want to paint the undersides of mudguards.
                  You did the spokes yourself??????? Respect man........ deep respect
                  as for the under coat better get it painted it outside as the paint will probably be expensive and will need a spray-gun to apply it
                  Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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                  • #39
                    Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                    Originally posted by psr View Post
                    ....In the Muffler core you can increase the hole size of the first section from engine ie., the section after the cone like structure, and it will increase your acceleration....
                    For the Protective paint, contact 3 M...under chassis protection .

                    Thank you for the suggestion sir. Once the bike is running, will go for this.

                    Originally posted by kb100 View Post
                    You did the spokes yourself??????? Respect man........ deep respect
                    as for the under coat better get it painted it outside as the paint will probably be expensive and will need a spray-gun to apply it
                    hehe....it is frustrating, but teaches you patience. really.

                    I just got myself some oil paint and painted the mudgiard insides. If the rubberized paint was readily available, I'd done it.
                    Dont want to run after 3M or any other workshops and bear thier attitude.
                    Had enough of it while getting the tank and side covers painted.

                    Thanks for your inputs and nice words.

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                    • #40
                      Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                      Anyone needs a New KB100 meter? i am told its priced around 2500/- .
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                      • #41
                        Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                        Thats a lot of inventory which am sure you would have sourced it from many places. Great build up. The chassis really looks impressive after the paint job.

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                        • #42
                          Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                          Friends....a quick update.

                          Today, kick started the RTZ first time post this restoration.
                          Sounds pretty good and idles well.
                          This tells me that I put together the pieces ok..hehe.
                          But am still wary about something going wrong.
                          Have read stories about pistons/cylinders cracking up soon after rebuilds due to something or the other.

                          Haven't ridden it today, as you can see its on my apartment lobby (10th floor).
                          Anyway, am happy today. Sharing a couple of photos.

                          cheers

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                          • #43
                            Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                            splendid job man.... btw are you running the correct sparkplug
                            Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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                            • #44
                              Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                              Nice restoration man, if the bike engine is assembled properly and bike is ridden sanely during run in period then there should be no engine problem, are the spares of this bike easily available.Keep flying high man.

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                              • #45
                                Re: KB100 RTZ - 18 yr old - Restore

                                Awesome awesome job mate, very clean looking bike. Engine issues may be due to tuning issues. I havent gone through the whole thread unfortunately. Is the block new or rebored?



                                Originally posted by kusmaker View Post
                                Nice restoration man, if the bike engine is assembled properly and bike is ridden sanely during run in period then there should be no engine problem, are the spares of this bike easily available.Keep flying high man.
                                Spares are hard to comeby. Some spares like crank case and clutch cover etc are available with a friend.

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