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@Kyokunek 2 күн бұрын
Hello. I have a question.. Did you replaced the seals on connecting tubes/ T junctions (8:28) if so, where did you get them from..? I am doing the same job on my thundercat carbs and rubber seals on those junctions are dead..
@KensWorldRestorations 2 күн бұрын
Yes, they were all replaced. I got the full rebuild kit from a place in Thailand called LiteTek. Best quality kits around and one place where you can get all the hard to find stuff. litetek.co/ReplacementPartsYamaha.html
@anthonysoulard9938 3 күн бұрын
this is a resto? my dad this exact same thing (wich i still have but has seen custom work) but the yamaha moulding on the tank sit lower as my memory recall
@KensWorldRestorations 3 күн бұрын
Have a look at the finished bike - the fuel tank emblems were reinstalled in the proper location as were the side panels. This video was taken before the restoration. I noticed that several variations of where that fuel tank logo sat but if you look on Yamaha's website, the factory prototypes are smack dab in the centre, like you mentioned. When I reinstalled mine, I went by the factory photos.
@devinshort9029 4 күн бұрын
So good thanks!
@bykerluposolitariogmailcom 4 күн бұрын
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@misaelmartinez4320 16 күн бұрын
Do you know what the red/yellow wire is for the one over the turng signal wires
@KensWorldRestorations 16 күн бұрын
It's the line that carries the turn signal "hot" to the relay unit for both the left and right side flashers (front and rear). As far as I can see from the diagram, without it, the signal lights wouldn't flash. It's not 100% clear on the schematic if that's the intermittent flashing power/interrupt from the relay unit since I don't have any idea how the relay unit is designed.
@JordanAtkinson-v1z 17 күн бұрын
Hey, what did you do with the MCV? Or the breather tube filters?
@KensWorldRestorations 17 күн бұрын
@@JordanAtkinson-v1z they were all in good shape so I just cleaned them and reinstalled them back where they were.
@RubenGarcia-c1s 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for your video help appreciate 🙏
@devinshort9029 22 күн бұрын
Where did you get the switch decals?
@KensWorldRestorations 21 күн бұрын
I had to make them myself. They're custom water slide decals (for plastic models). I bought the sheets of white material at the hobby shop, printed black "outside" the letters (inkjet printers can't print white) with a program called Inkscape. After I cut them out and applied them on satin black paint, I put a final satin clear over top of the decal. Here’s the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHbZpWmQr9-Xgqcsi=yn9CbcAq4nDQlvjk
@davidhoughton5669 23 күн бұрын
Hi,that paint job looks superb.I have the same bike in England as a retirement project.I'm not going into as deep a rebuild as you,more cleaned up with " patina" and a 17 inch yzf1000 thundered rear end. Could you please put up the paint codes and colour names please? I know it's Yamaha silky white pearl but I don't know the blue and red. I look forward to seeing your finished bike,it will be a stunner. Cheers from Rutland,England
@davidhoughton5669 23 күн бұрын
Thunderace
@KensWorldRestorations 23 күн бұрын
Greetings from Calgary - I had to look up Rutland since I'd never heard of it...beautiful place!!! For me, I couldn't find anywhere that could supply OEM Yamaha colours. Only one place I found came close (colorrite.com) but their nomenclature isn't completely correct. I had all my panels colour scanned and simply had paint mixed that was as close to OEM as possibly using modern mixes. Since this was a full respray, I didn't have to worry about blending and when it comes time to repaint or repair, my codes will always match my bike. The OEM Yamaha colours are Silky White (SW/00GE), Yamaha Atlantic Blue (ABL/00UY) and Vivid Red (VR/320). The problem with the silky white is that it's pearl so it needs to be matched with the proper base coat which I couldn't find anywhere. My pearl white was two stage as well so it was done with a base white first then the pearl coat second. As far as I can tell, my paint is a near perfect match but I'd still caution anyone who's trying to match or blend old paint. Firstly, there were still variations at the factory and today, most of the bikes' paint has faded and wouldn't be an exact match anyway. Let me know if you want my own custom codes that I had made up and I'll send you that info (brand and mixes). You can email me at [email protected]. Cheers!
@EbonyJadeDj 25 күн бұрын
How has it held up after a year? I’m about to purchase everything however the Createx website says that the UVLS gloss can’t be used as an automotive top coat. Did you use an additional product to seal it?
@KensWorldRestorations 25 күн бұрын
Great question. I used a 2K clear (special aerosol can) over the Createx colors just for that reason. The 2K clear is solvent based urethane - the standard in automotive finishes. It's usually mixed 4:1 with a hardener but more recently you can get 2K clear in an aerosol can. Good thing is you can get it in gloss, matte or satin. I waited a full day for the createx clear to dry completely before I painted the final 2K urethane clear top coat. A year later it still looks freshly painted.
@JamesTrewolla 27 күн бұрын
My 85 vx1000 is missed
@douglasmorris8364 Ай бұрын
Brilliant sir. Thank you for sharing. I need to get mine off now because the rectifier failed on my 1995 XV750 by pushing out 20 volts and cooked the coloured coating in the bulbs causing the dials to fill up with smoke leaving a residue on the glass. A winter job for me :)
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Thank you! That's a lot of work - my hands still hurt 2 years later....
@ChrisSofos Ай бұрын
Oh man! The paint job you did is absolutely perfect! I hope I'll do the same quality job on my gixxer (whenever I'll come to that point). Well done Ken!
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Thanks Chris!! So good to hear from you again. My next and final step is restoring the top end of the engine. I'll be watching your videos again - they're a huge help!
@AC-vz9cz Ай бұрын
Hi Ken ! Great work my friend :) Ken I had to tell you I belive I've mentioned on one of my Comments I owned a XV 1000 Virago back in 1991 .Was mostly Super Car guy Fairlane Cobra ,GTO Judge ,AMX thats some .But one day while filling up with gas with one of my Acually A Super Duty 455 Trans-Am I spotted a New 1984 1000 Virago I fell in love saying man low seating The guy that owned it Said he paid brand New $ 4000 I thought that was crazy cheep and Seven years latter after a couple friends owning one I bought one Did almost what you did Like I said that bike sound music to my ears ..So that was 1991 after I finished the restore on the Bike I was going through some sad thoughs a few years back losing to little brothers in a car accident 16 &18 Ken then just resent that year my Mother died You see she never got over the loss she was 59 It was heart breaking So sold the bike even some of my Cars The bike went to a School Principal in North Vancouver I'm in Garibaldi Highlands between Vancouver & Whistler I just couldn't explane any shorter without all the history Ken there was good in many places though Jesus helped . Now Guess What I just a few week back I though hell I sure missed that Virago 1000 I had many years back for a short while So figured to take a look whats out there I've always before internet it was outo Trader or latter in the years Craigslist Ive never been a Face Book fellow But a freind said I Should take alook on Market space So I did wow I ended up finding a 1984 XV Virago 1000 with crazy low milage as mine I sold now 33 years ago I got a hold of the owner talked on the phone as we we're talking I mentioned to him I sold one like I said 1991 He said he bought his bike that year from a School Principal in North Van I couldn't believe what I was hearing It's got to be my bike .The Principal bought a bigger bike for him and his wife for long touring .So Ken this fellow who has it now was back then older fellow mid fourtys age not a kid He road it off and on always garage last time ever was 2006 this guy nice guy hes a car guy too He gets a'' heart ''attack and never rides it again his wife said no ! It's been in storage for 18 years I bought it and just had to tell you!! ken as you gave me some fun times made me laughed at times i watching your hard work and your big grin with the finished video Cheers Ralph from West Coast BC
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Hey Ralph!! I saw your other comment and replied. You can send me email at [email protected]. That's such an amazing and inspirational story!!! I can't believe that bought it back!!! That's crazy! I hope you get to enjoy it for what it is - an incredible memory. I always say that it's not about the bike, but it kinda is. The bike is what bonds you and creates the good feelings and memories. Hanging on to those as we age can be priceless. I hope you get to enjoy that bike again.
@Pizzaschnitzer Ай бұрын
Nice Idea. My idea is... why not blowing up the cabin? filtered air and no dust can come in.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
That is a great idea. I think professional booths do just that - they pump filtered air in and then suck it out in a very controlled manner. I might end up doing that in the future but this worked out well and I wanted to keep it simple as well as keep the costs down. Now that I've seen it's flaws, version 2.0 might just have another fan.
@Pizzaschnitzer Ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations my buddy did it and filtered the vented air on the intake... Worked. The problem versus a professional cabin is, the suck the air out to evacuate the spray fog, and need fresh air for the dust prevention. So if you fill in a little more then you suck out, you have both benefits.
@AshRowland Ай бұрын
Does your wife know you're using her clothes dryer? 🤣
@AshRowland Ай бұрын
Outstanding job by the way
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Ha!!! Don't say anything to her...I think I can get away with a little overspray...
@tomsworkshopprojects Ай бұрын
Awesome stuff Ken, I need to start learning the world of paint guns, might try and build a smaller scale version of your booth for my space. Brains writing! 😂
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@tomsworkshopprojects Do it!!
@paulnagel8161 Ай бұрын
Always inspiring work! Love the paint booth idea.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
I had a smaller pop up tent/booth that was great for doing smaller rattle-can jobs but there was no ventilation. I felt like a real genius when I came up with this idea on my own and then saw about a gajillion YT videos of others preceding my great wisdom. Tried to make it as simple as possible and it worked really well. The drum fan is key to getting the overspray under control.
@pietervanbreda4360 Ай бұрын
Hi started to watch your videos today and there you drop a new video, nice work man. I am also in the process to start to restore my Yamaha TDR250.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Oh wow! Those things are crazy! 2-smoke super-moto! Probably a pretty rare sight no matter where you go.
@pietervanbreda4360 Ай бұрын
Your fairing work looks good.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Thanks! It's been a lot of work.
@pietervanbreda4360 Ай бұрын
EN GANE NEE
@joef6858 Ай бұрын
Luv your diy mindset and execution Ken. I’m not a painter but I know prep is everything. So decals will stand off the clear coat, no clear over the decals? Great work Ken.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@joef6858 Oddly, yeah. The fairing band is red paint with blue vinyl accents. The red/blue dashes that go up under the subframe are all vinyl and they were over the clear on the original bike. Weird. The more I think about it, the more I should have made this a “restomod” and just cleared over the graphics, like Honda did. They last longer and they look better.
@joef6858 Ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations can any vinyl accept clear coat?
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@joef6858 I think most vinyls today can. They don't need to be scuffed or prepped in any way except just cleaned with iso alcohol or window cleaner. Just make sure the clear below is cured (48hrs+) but not too old (30 days) or you'll have to scuff the clear first with 1500 or so if you put clear over clear. Does that make sense?
@Fireballspc Ай бұрын
Hi Kens Nice job on the paint job. That bike is amazing..
@yarekk Ай бұрын
Awesome job, as always! And such classy colors!
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Thanks!! Love the white rims with this bike and I can't wait to ride it again!
@rgmax6205 Ай бұрын
Amazing job on the paint! Looks fantastic even though it hasn’t been buffed yet. Interested in seeing the decal application. Paint is the one thing I’ve always farmed out, but I like your setup, I think I will give it a go on my next project. Excellent work!
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Thanks!! I think if I was doing restorations at your level, I'd get a pro to do it too. But I'm ok to accept that if I have a small flaw, I'll work around it. Anything major would require a repaint and I was ready for that too! But start with something small and simple that won't break your heart if you pooch it. On the other hand, paint ain't cheap either! And it took me a little bit of forensics to figure out how Yamaha did the graphics and I'll just try and stay true to that. I want it to look OEM but I also don't want to be afraid to ride it when it's done.
@duganstitzel6990 Ай бұрын
It really is looking amazing Ken! I always look forward to videos from you. The high quality work that you’re able to do in your garage inspires me to someday start my own motorcycle restoration. Keep up the great work and ride safe!
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the wonderful comment. As I make more progress on this one, I really am getting the urge to ride it again. I hope you find something to work on, even if it's just a small project.
@akadutchess123 Ай бұрын
It’s accounts like this that keep me motivated when I get intimidated by this mountain of parts in front of me. Hope you and the bike are doing well!!
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
And these are the comments that keep me going!! The bike and I are doing well and I hope to be going on another ride here soon before mother winter sets back in.
@akadutchess123 Ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations Shiny side up!!
@jimhunziker641 Ай бұрын
Hey Ken, bike looks sweet! I’m doing a restore of a ‘92 750, and I’m redoing the panel now. Wondering what you used for the compound and the Dremel wheels. Mine might need a bit of sanding w some 1000+ grit. It’s a bit scratched up
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Hey Jim!!! Glad to hear another Virago is being restored! I used Simoniz Platinum car polish. Comes in a black container. I seriously had no idea what I was doing at the time - really just experimenting with the soft pad on the Dremel tool. But it worked out - it removed the years of UV crazing and it still looks great a year later. Cheers!
@mmotorcycles9497 Ай бұрын
Going to look good
@Bluebirdflyco Ай бұрын
Got any extra Virago parts? Or where to source them?
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@Bluebirdflyco I actually have very little parts left over - my goal was to reuse and restore as much as I could. What I do have left over isn’t worth anything. As for parts, I have a video where I linked my spreadsheet for all the stuff I bought for the bike. I’ll find it and send it to you in another reply.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@Bluebirdflyco kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZa7dWZ-m6h9i9Usi=HZmTXw1MMZnGmyit
@Bluebirdflyco Ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations found the spreadsheet huge help. Currently in YYC working on my Virago.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@Bluebirdflyco holy crap!! Another Calgary boy!
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@Bluebirdflyco Send me an email at [email protected]. I'd love to stop by and see the bike - I'll bring mine over.
@jiberesh111 Ай бұрын
What I’ve noticed is there’s a bunch of gas pouring onto the engine under the carbs, where should I check?
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
looks like the floats aren't moving the pin into the seat. Shut off the fuel and have a look at the floats.
@ThatBikerDad Ай бұрын
I recently managed to get 142 miles on a tank til it quit, strange thing is the light never came on and when i chacked there was still fuel in the reserve tank. I wonder why the light didnt come on and yet the pump didnt pick up the reserve tanks fuel?
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@ThatBikerDad That’s a strange one for sure. At 40mpg (estimated average) you burned about 3.5 gallons of gas when the bike quit. That should have left about a gallon in the system. Gravity pulls the fuel to the side tank (I’m guessing you’re not driving a 700/750) and the pump pushes it up to the carbs. The RES/ON switch on the handlebar enables/disables the fuel pump when its’ in the ON position and the fuel drops below the sensor in the main fuel tank. If your red fuel lightbulb in the tach is working, then something in the circuit isn’t. When you ran out of fuel, you should have been able to turn the switch to RES and the fuel pump should have turned back on and pressurized the system. If that doesn’t work properly, have a look at your ON/RES switch and the fuel control relay and make sure it’s all working. Leave your switch in RES and see if you get the same result and make sure your low fuel light is working too.
@ThatBikerDad Ай бұрын
@KensWorldRestorations yeah it's a 96 xv1100, it's very odd as I could hear the fuel pump clicking trying to pressurize the system but it wasn't drawing anything. The light works but it didn't come on.
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@ThatBikerDad That’s really strange. Have a look at the two fuel lines coming down from the main tank to the lower tank and make sure there’s no kink in the smaller of the two lines. They both take two really sharp bends and if anyone has had the tank off besides you, they may have kinked the smaller one. That’s a bit of a long shot but other than a bad fuel pump, I’m at a bit of a loss.
@zuketiki8334 Ай бұрын
dude......... Someone turned the carbs on my 84xv1000 to a single carb system.. well it doesnt work so im rebuilding and buying everything new and this video helped me more than you will ever know. all the tubes and where they go was a big problem for me.. if you have any extra help that would help me please let me know.. i have a new mcv pod and a new air box pod and new carbs.. but the pins in my carbs and the jet screws sizes idk whats what.. what size pin goes to what size jet and what carb do they go in..... i know what pin goes where i think but what jet screws go with what side????
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Hey there...glad the video helped. There's actually some differences between mine and yours (Canada/US) and if you're in California, there might be some other stuff. Email me at [email protected] and I can send you photos and sections from the shop manual.
@dreamerxxxc Ай бұрын
How would I know if I have a GEN II?
@annonym2170 Ай бұрын
stop waving the pen and fingers
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@annonym2170 I’ve got PTSD from the first Gulf War in 1990 and diagnosed with OCD and I’m dyslexic. This is who I am.
@jiberesh111 Ай бұрын
For the float pin, is there something you’d recommend to replace it? Mine snapped as it was rusty when pulling it out. :(
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
You can buy them as separate parts. You might end up sourcing something that isn't exactly the right length but so long as it's the right diameter you can cut it down. Otherwise, I'd say find a scrap or used carb and scavenge it for parts. Good luck with it all.
@TRyanLearnBikes Ай бұрын
Your attention to detail is next level. Wow 👌
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Wow…thanks man!! Like my wife always says, I can overthink anything.
@TRyanLearnBikes Ай бұрын
Jeeeez man that turned out really well. This is solid evergreen content that will be relevant for a very long time .Great stuff 👍
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
@@TRyanLearnBikes Wow!!! Thanks so much for that! A little OCD goes a long way. It’s a lot of over the top stuff but it keeps my brain in check.
@dreamerxxxc Ай бұрын
I was wondering I have a virago 1984 the 4x7 wheel starter wheel won't fit back. I bought 2 gears... why would it not fit back.. ?
@AC-vz9cz 2 ай бұрын
Hi Ken, Long time since i've sent you a message this is Aug 23/24 .. I just needed to watch this amazing videos Plus this one with the 1984 Virago Ken I'm so over the top excited !!! As I not sure I mentioned to you on any of my messages ,That I once owned A 1984 Virago 1000 with all the trimings gold I only had 16000kms on it did some re-chroming just to give it thickness ,Man I loved that bike only had it for the couple of years mostly parked and ended up selling it to a North Van School principal ..Shortly after I wished I wouldn't have sold it. I was grieving the loss of two baby brothers in a car accident a few years back and resently my beautiful Mom she never got over the loss . Ken your videos gave me happyness and peace ,as I started thinking about the Virago I once had as watching your joy once you finished the restoration !! I laughed to myself Ken with your big Grin giving the bike a little run in the starter test .What I can't believe after selling my 1984 Virago 1000 .. I just thought to take a look on Market place Facebook I really never go on there anymore since Covid . Didn't even know they had a market selling platform .. Anyways I spotted this charming Virago As I had sold mine over 33 years ago God time flys . It was awhile before I could get a hold of the owner .So I connected by text then talked on a land line ''Wow My lord as we chatted he said He had bought this Virago from a principal in North Vancouver %^&* Get out of town I bet you might of guessed YUper Doo It;s my old bike from 33 years ago .The principal ended up selling it to buy a new Goldwing to tour around with his wife ..Ken the guy who owns it now an older fellow 75 years old now! He road it off and on but had a heart attack and ended storing it for over 20 years He said he didn't ever want to sell it but his wife was worried in case he would have an incandescent if he ever decided to take it out So it was in a heated garage for over 20 years And I'm going to pick her up this week ,I have already started thinking about another restoration as its now has alittle over 26000kms ..😁🏍 Thanks Ken for your energy my friend Ralph Columbus from West Coast BC
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Ralph - of course I remembered you mentioning your Virago, but to find it after all these years? That's a miracle right there. Crazy odds and if that's not a message, I don't know what is. I hope you can get it as soon as you can. If you need any help with it please email me at [email protected]. That's forwarded to my personal email account. I'm at work for the next couple weeks still but let me know the moment you get the bike back!!!
@MtRogers-uz6ry 2 ай бұрын
I LoL’d at the cussing while installing the carbs. I know these words and why!!!
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
@@MtRogers-uz6ry knuckle busters!!
@flippinzippo9670 2 ай бұрын
Well that’s a familiar road.. howdy neighbour
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
Hey! Howdy back! You ride up in the NW? What kind of bike do you have?
@flippinzippo9670 2 ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations no bike yet, but I found the same one you have in town here, so the first think I did was look up videos.. pretty cool ride!
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
@@flippinzippo9670 Very cool! Seems like there's a good number of them in the west. I've seen a few of them while I was out riding. Get funny looks when people recognize the bike. I'm still at work for the next two weeks but shoot me an email at [email protected] and we can chat some more.
@fcdevreugd9449 2 ай бұрын
So I'm thinking I have the same issue (1985 XV700) it shifts into 1st gear and neutral with difficulties. If I ride in first gear and release the clutch lever the engine dies. Would you recommend opening the right side and inspect the clutch disks? There's no noise involved when I shift it to first or neutral it's just very difficult to get it in.
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
@@fcdevreugd9449 That sounds more like a bent shift fork. Try shifting through the gears with the engine off (put the bike on the center stand and rotate the back wheel). If you have shifting problems it might be a shift fork or something else in that part of the transmission. It wouldn’t hurt to inspect the clutch discs and make sure the flat bearing, rod and ball are all in good shape. Also, make sure the clutch is adjusted properly. Keep me posted.
@alexcalmets9633 2 ай бұрын
I have a short! I can’t figure out my shortage. My main fuse keep blowing …. I’m about to do what you did and tear it all up!
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
I hope not - that's a lot of work...but sometimes necessary. Do you have a proper wiring schematic? If you don't, email me and I'll send one to ya!
@johanvandersandt8904 2 ай бұрын
It was my first motorcycle and I absolutely loved mine! Mine was a bit of a disaster when I got it too but with enough love and money you can fix anything haha!
@KensWorldRestorations Ай бұрын
Ha!! So true!! I just spent 4 days painting everything...lot of work, time and effort. Can't wait to ride it.
@johanvandersandt8904 Ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations I wish you many miles of smiles!
@larsjustesen41 2 ай бұрын
I am also in the process of refurbishing a 1987, where did you find a carburetor rep set
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
I ended up buying the full carb kits from eBay (cheap Chinese knock-off). It had all the rubber gaskets, float pins, float screen, pilot jets (air & fuel) but no main jets. Everything fit just fine but it turned out the pilot (fuel) jets were the wrong size. It wouldn't idle properly and it was running lean. So I ended up buying all the jets separately (pilot, main & 2 air) and since they're all Mikuni, they're available anywhere. I'm in Canada so I bought all the proper Mikuni jets from Fort Nine in Montreal.
@larsjustesen41 2 ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations jezz, spare parts are expensive for you compared to Europe
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
@@larsjustesen41 Yes...and Canada is very poor for motorcycle service and sustainability. Dealers will only service bikes that are no more than 10-15 years old. Amazon & eBay Canada suck - all we get is Chinese trash (they pay the websites huge $$$ in advertising spots) and shipping is stupid expensive. I've given up on buying anything from the US since they've put such heavy tariffs on stuff (politics) and the dollar exchange is 40%. So I've found that either the UK or Japan is the best place to get parts for vintage Yamaha.
@larsjustesen41 2 ай бұрын
@@KensWorldRestorations you are right about UK and Japan, Australia is good too, I just bought a rep kit for the starter on the fzr, that was the only place I could find it, a bit expensive in shipping but not expensive for the kit
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
@@larsjustesen41 Yeah! It's all about where you are in the world too. It makes me happy for you knowing that there's options out there. It's so strange that it costs me more (and takes longer) to ship a box of parts across the border (Montana) 300kms than it does to ship from Japan. I see a lot of comments coming from Australia and New Zealand with the FZR. Very cool to connect with so many people all around the world.
@yarekk 2 ай бұрын
Definitely better than before :) the bike is taking shape!!
@mmotorcycles9497 2 ай бұрын
Not fun or exciting but rewarding. If you didn’t point out any flaws know one would know
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
Thanks - now that it's had a few days to settle, it's actually looks even better. Pretty happy with it. I only used 1/2 a yard...I could tear it off and do it again if I needed to.
@rgmax6205 2 ай бұрын
Very nice job! You made that look easy.
@KensWorldRestorations 2 ай бұрын
@@rgmax6205 thanks!! I edited out the 4 hours of crying and the next days’ whining about how sore my hands were…
@AshRowland 2 ай бұрын
Can I send you mine to do please?