Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

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11 Feb 2022 11:17
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I like where you’re headed with that! What’s the plan for paint? It would look pretty rad with silver metallic on the frame, and clear coat only on the tank, methinks. 
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12 Feb 2022 08:07
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Coming along well!
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Re: Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

13 Feb 2022 03:25
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Cool build, and fantastic that your son is getting involved—people who know how to do stuff are going to be at a premium when he comes of age.
Is this thing working? Is this thing on?

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Re: Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

13 Feb 2022 07:16
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your enthusiasm is making me want to get back out to the garage and wrench on something!
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Re: Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

14 Feb 2022 07:03
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I like where you’re headed with that! What’s the plan for paint? It would look pretty rad with silver metallic on the frame, and clear coat only on the tank, methinks. 

Thanks so much.  That's a really good question.  I like that paint scheme you came up with!  My only issue is the tank will need some fiberglass work to be perfect.  I could perhaps find another tank but I honestly want to paint it.  My plan right now is to POR15 seal the hell out of the frame (gloss black)  For the tank, I was thinking like a baby blue with metallic flakes or that ugly vintage aqua green or a dull grey.  The seat and bar grips are black.  
 

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14 Feb 2022 07:33
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Thanks Buzz, nick and wheelhop!! 
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 I appreciate the compliments.  I'm just a DIYer with hopes that my son can gain some life skills as well.  You're right about the future of our youth.  They will also need practical abilities..  The exhaust work is a PIA but so well worth it.  The bike idles nicely after the carb rebuild and sounds sick with the cone muffler.  I'll get some pictures up.

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14 Feb 2022 08:14
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I like where you’re headed with that! What’s the plan for paint? It would look pretty rad with silver metallic on the frame, and clear coat only on the tank, methinks. 

Thanks so much.  That's a really good question.  I like that paint scheme you came up with!  My only issue is the tank will need some fiberglass work to be perfect.  I could perhaps find another tank but I honestly want to paint it.  My plan right now is to POR15 seal the hell out of the frame (gloss black)  For the tank, I was thinking like a baby blue with metallic flakes or that ugly vintage aqua green or a dull grey.  The seat and bar grips are black.  

 
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14 Feb 2022 08:30
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I like where you’re headed with that! What’s the plan for paint? It would look pretty rad with silver metallic on the frame, and clear coat only on the tank, methinks. 

Thanks so much.  That's a really good question.  I like that paint scheme you came up with!  My only issue is the tank will need some fiberglass work to be perfect.  I could perhaps find another tank but I honestly want to paint it.  My plan right now is to POR15 seal the hell out of the frame (gloss black)  For the tank, I was thinking like a baby blue with metallic flakes or that ugly vintage aqua green or a dull grey.  The seat and bar grips are black.  


 
Be Careful. It looks really good the way it is.

Really?? Or are you guys messing with me?  I know this is going to be a dirt ripper but the frame should get protected.  I feel if I go for the bare metal look the bike will lose value.  How would you finalize it?  Just clear coat everything as is?
 

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Re: Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

14 Feb 2022 08:30 - 14 Feb 2022 11:25
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Re: Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

15 Feb 2022 05:50
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Thanks so much.  That's a really good question.  I like that paint scheme you came up with!  My only issue is the tank will need some fiberglass work to be perfect.  I could perhaps find another tank but I honestly want to paint it.  My plan right now is to POR15 seal the hell out of the frame (gloss black)  For the tank, I was thinking like a baby blue with metallic flakes or that ugly vintage aqua green or a dull grey.  The seat and bar grips are black.  
I know POR15 makes all kinds of paints now but be aware their signature gloss black, rust preventative paint goes on shiny but will quickly fade when exposed to UV light. Might be better off with a two-part epoxy paint (Spraymax) on the frame. 
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Re: Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

15 Feb 2022 08:32
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…are you guys messing with me? I know this is going to be a dirt ripper but the frame should get protected.

Not messin’ with ya at all, you just posted a cool photo and we all got excited, haha. But yes, you would definitely want at least a clear coat on it to protect it. And I think black frame with blue tank would also look good. 
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Re: Father Sonish 1974 KZ400

15 Feb 2022 11:54 - 15 Feb 2022 11:58
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