As you can see i have removed the rear foot rests and from the 3 lower pictures, i have welded closed the frame remodeling. Giving the evolution shown below:
The whole rear end is now definitely how i want it to look. While doing this i realized that the head bearings were the very old loose ball bearing type, i will be replacing these with the modern tapered bearings, around $35.00 from any store or eBay. In order to do so i had to remove the old bearing seats. This is easily done with a hammer, long screw-driver and some percussion adjusting. It takes around 5 minutes to remove the old seating:
So now to order the new bearings, to fit after the powder coating. The powder coating is going to be done by Powder Tech Plus Inc. These guys come highly recommended and are charging around $220.00 for frame, swing arm and side stand. I elected to use HVT wheel pain for the wheels and steering head stuff. Well, today (29 Jan 19) is a good day. Took the frame to Powder Tech Plus, got a good rate for the work. It will be a week before i see the results, but have elected to go with a gloss black finish, can't wait to get it back. Also ordered new, well new for me rear shocks from eBay. I elected not to get some Chinese air filled parts, or even new progressives. The only upgrade i went for is putting 1978 KZ750 parts on order. Advertised as in VGC, and only $32.00 delivered. Pictured below from the add:
Look good, i hope the picture doesn't do them justice! Also got fork Oil for the front. Update: The rear KZ750 units arrived, and are better than expected, I am a pleased and satisfied builder today.
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