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- 876KZ1000A
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Air compressor/compressor system, accessories
Bike lifts
Welder, accessories
Media blast cabinet, accessories
Parts washer
Tubing bender
Chop saw
Grinders
Clamps,and more clamps
Vices
Engine stands
Work benches
Id like to be able to make fenders and tanks but have NO CLUE what equipment I need.
Ventilation
Brooms and bucket and mops and dust control etc
Safety equipment
We would out source all painting, powder coat, plating and machine work, all of which are available within 2 miles of our space. The space we will use is in an existing and successful light manufacturing facility. Electrical power is readily available. Did I miss anything? I'm used to working in shops, but not bike shops.
Thanks for checking out my post. I hope I get some good ideas of how to start this thing right.
SG
Some one told me I should buy a bunch of horses once. I bought a bunch of bikes instead.
1974 CB360T frame only, future cafe project
1975 CB360T from dealer collection, rider
1977 KZ1000A frame #2540, full resto under way
1979 CB650 stock/modified, this thing keep evolving
1980 KZ750H LTD, rider
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- wireman
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1983 KZ750 Spectre
1978 KZ650B2A
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im also going to sell antique and hot rod car/truck parts from the 20s-70s and drag boat parts from 60s-early 80s just so dont get bored,also gives me an excuse to hang out at swap meets buying/selling old car/truck stuff! :woohoo:
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good luck with your endeavor, I like the " gives me an excuse to hang out at swap meets buying/selling old car/truck stuff" idea.
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Some one told me I should buy a bunch of horses once. I bought a bunch of bikes instead.
1974 CB360T frame only, future cafe project
1975 CB360T from dealer collection, rider
1977 KZ1000A frame #2540, full resto under way
1979 CB650 stock/modified, this thing keep evolving
1980 KZ750H LTD, rider
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if i was to start doing frame up complete bikes id really be in trouble cuz i wouldnt want to sell anything,its a lot harder to become attached to parts than a complete bike! :woohoo:
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Here's my lathe, nothing special but I would never own a shop without one. You can find a decent lathe with some tooling for about a grand. I only spent $100 on this old hag.
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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two person fold out couch and color t.v for when the wives find out what you two are spending all the money on.........
first aid kits...eye wash station...fire extinguishers.....
1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife
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'84 GPz900r
'71 CB350
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Welder-go 220. And go with a big name that parts are available for.
Tube bender- jd2. I have a model 32 full hydro. Excellent tool!
Drill press
Band saw. You can get by with a chop saw but band saws better.
Plasma torch- go big so it cuts the small stuff easily
Bending brakes - sheet metal work and brackets
Slip roll-sheet metal
English wheel
Planishing hammer
Oxyacetylene torch
Lots more tools but these are the Important ones that come to mind.
Throttle junkie since 5
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0Z.Z1R Mk2 wrote: The # 1 tool I used the most in my restorations was a quality bench grinder with a wire wheel and the ability to change to a different stage alloy polishing attachment.
X2 I have a 8" bench grinder. The wire wheels are expensive but last a long time. I have a piece of angle iron that lines up with the side of my wheel to square up pieces I have made. Not recommended by the safety folks. :pinch:
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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