Author Topic: 79' KZ750 .... "Gutter Brat" (Read 105297 times)

Spikeybike · « **Reply #375 on:** November 19, 2012, 03:21:42 PM »

it's defiantly gonna have scallops. i'm still all over the place with the paint decisions.. i can't make up my mind .. but it's cool i got lots of time

my main problem with the color choices is the exhaust wrap ... i found exhaust wrap that is titanium coated and it has a kindof a satin sheen to it , and it is a green hue to it as well .... yes i could paint the pipe wrap black.. but ... i like it .

soooo

Spikeybike · « **Reply #376 on:** November 19, 2012, 03:59:07 PM »

if you have anymore shots of that RR you should put them in the inspiration gallery .. that's pretty #$%*in sweet ... and is almost exactly what i was talking about

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #377 on:** November 19, 2012, 04:14:52 PM »

Quote from: Spikeybike on November 19, 2012, 03:59:07 PM

if you have anymore shots of that RR you should put them in the inspiration gallery .. that's pretty #$%*in sweet ... and is almost exactly what i was talking about

Can't remember where i got that pic Spikey, it sure is a nice well balanced bike though and i love the "hot rod" paint scheme...

Spikeybike · « **Reply #378 on:** December 08, 2012, 03:02:54 PM »

i been pretty busy and havn't done a whole hell of a lot .. but here are some little updates

so with the starter gone ,and most of the stuff attached to that .. i could give the battery a major downgrade

.5lbs

the stats on it

so with the tiny battery ... i needed to make a new battery box

then i wanted to bring the molded section of the old battery box all the way the rear
(just a little aesthetic thing that always kinda bugged me)

and that required some serious deli slicing with the cut-off wheel

and i finally decided on paint (i think)
black base coat, i light dusting of red metal flake , then an even lighter dusting of silver metal flake . then lots of clear coat
this is the beginnings of that

truck bed liner undercoating

Spikeybike · « **Reply #379 on:** December 08, 2012, 03:07:46 PM »

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #380 on:** December 08, 2012, 03:25:05 PM »

Bling.....

be interesting to see the tins back on the bike...

Syscrush · « **Reply #381 on:** December 10, 2012, 05:58:11 AM »

Wow, very nice.

greenjeans · « **Reply #382 on:** December 10, 2012, 08:55:33 AM »

Now we're talking! That looks good - HOK ?

Spikeybike · « **Reply #383 on:** December 10, 2012, 03:48:50 PM »

Quote from: greenjeans on December 10, 2012, 08:55:33 AM

HOK ?

that my friend .... is ....... rattle can

the black base coat is low gloss engine enamel , then the flake is the krylon i posted last page . and then lots of clear .. the photos i posted had about 10 coats of clear ... wet sanding with 400 every few coats .

i considered droppin the coin on a proper paint gun this time around .. but .. i don't know .... rattle can is less messy , and cheaper ... it takes longer, and is a lesser quality ...but...

but really the deciding factor was the metal flake .. to do it proper , would require a separate gun , mixing .. mess .. money ...
and the "Glitter Blast" ,as it's called, really is the business , aesthetically.... but you can NOT shoot metal flake through a spray can for very long ... and sometimes not at all .... i had it happen were i open the brand new can of red ,shake the crap out of it , press the nozzle and the spray goes full blast emptying the can all over the floor ... these cans are very unpredictable and sporadic .. i had to do a few spots over again (that's why you can't see the tank yet) ... but, at 5 bucks a pop, it's not the end of the world

luap · « **Reply #384 on:** December 10, 2012, 09:32:13 PM »

Sweet.
I used that 4cell ballistic battery in one of my bikes an I dont know if I just got a bad battery or that its just to small to work. ended up changing to a xtreme gel an problems went away.
your a talented guy

Spikeybike · « **Reply #385 on:** December 14, 2012, 12:30:14 PM »

Rattle Can Metal Flake

it's not flawless ... but for a 40 dollar paint job it's not too shabby at all ...thats $40 including all the supplies .masking, sand paper , rubbing compound.. ect

i really like it ... but like i said it's not flawless ... i only wet sanded to 600 grit .. i coulda kept going , but really ... it's a 40 dollar paint job , it can only go so far , ya know

Spikeybike · « **Reply #386 on:** December 14, 2012, 12:34:28 PM »

my voice is hilarious in that vid ... i had just woken up and hadn't had coffee or anything yet

and yes , i too really wanna see it all on the bike ... but i'm still finishing the paint on the tail section so the bike is all masked off .. so you all must wait to see it just like i have to wait to see it

70CB750 · « **Reply #387 on:** December 14, 2012, 12:52:45 PM »

Pure porn, man!

Syscrush · « **Reply #388 on:** December 15, 2012, 06:01:23 AM »

Very cool.

It's always nice when stuff turns out better than you expected!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #389 on:** December 15, 2012, 06:47:29 AM »

Spikey Mang - I did just eat my heart out. Great job. Please dont sell this bike to another douche'.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #390 on:** December 15, 2012, 08:00:28 AM »

Quote from: The Honorable Mr. FrankenFrankenstuff on December 15, 2012, 06:47:29 AM

...... Please dont sell this bike to another douche'.

Point taken my friend .... point taken

Spikeybike · « **Reply #391 on:** December 30, 2012, 08:31:54 AM »

been waiting for the sun to come out so i can take some shots of the bike .... i just gotta finish up the electrical then i can do a little fine tuning on the seat ... then it's on to the motor .. (i'm replacing the head)

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #392 on:** December 30, 2012, 09:37:28 AM »

As much as you dont like using filler...Manny, you have a frigging gift with the stuff. Work looks great.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #393 on:** December 30, 2012, 09:51:50 AM »

i think my hatred for it, is why i'm such a perfectionist with it ..... and this has been a serious exercise in patience

thanx my man ... your opinion is always tip top in my book

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #394 on:** December 30, 2012, 02:46:21 PM »

Yeah Spikey, i bet the girls love you, you are certainly good with your hands....

four_shot · « **Reply #395 on:** January 10, 2013, 05:32:51 PM »

dude that paint is sick!

Spikeybike · « **Reply #396 on:** January 10, 2013, 06:03:32 PM »

yeah.... it's pretty cool .... it's a little hazed in spots still , but i'll get it all worked out

Spikeybike · « **Reply #397 on:** April 17, 2013, 07:55:18 PM »

iron_worker · « **Reply #398 on:** April 18, 2013, 07:31:52 AM »

This bike is just non stop cool and unique custom made features. Well done. I hope you get her running soon.

And that paint job looks to be top notch. *EXCELLENT* rattle can job.

P.S. You kind of reminded me of Bruce Willis in Die Hard and such when his voice goes all grumbly. lol

IW

Spikeybike · « **Reply #399 on:** April 18, 2013, 02:42:09 PM »

thank you my man ... and i cant say I've ever been compared to Bruce Willis before

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