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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: kdx Geoff on September 11, 2013, 08:59:45 pm

Title: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: kdx Geoff on September 11, 2013, 08:59:45 pm

Hi

l always wanted one of these and now, 35 years later, l have one.

(http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG0796_zps5aae853c.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/kdxGeoff/media/IMAG0796_zps5aae853c.jpg.html)


lm going to restore it starting with the tank as l dont think l can do anything to it myself.


(http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG0837_zps63d5220f.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/kdxGeoff/media/IMAG0837_zps63d5220f.jpg.html)

Can anyone recommend a tank restorer ? As its such a visual part of the bike and l'll never sell the bike, l want it to look 100% original.

There is some rust in the tank but l dont think its too bad (not that l would know  ;D ) what do you think ?

(http://i1297.photobucket.com/albums/ag23/kdxGeoff/IMAG0824_1_1_zpsd408206d.jpg) (http://s1297.photobucket.com/user/kdxGeoff/media/IMAG0824_1_1_zpsd408206d.jpg.html)

Thanks

Geoff
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Tony T on September 11, 2013, 09:34:52 pm
GMC is a legend when it comes to working with metal (but don't tell him I said so.....)
Not sure if this is his thing or not, though?
Can't say I've ever seen a KE that early before. Nice one!  ;D
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Canam370 on September 11, 2013, 10:34:37 pm
I know where there's another complete bike of the same year for sale. PM me if interested and I can forward some details.
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Davey Crocket on September 11, 2013, 11:00:10 pm
I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Simo63 on September 11, 2013, 11:15:12 pm
I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.

Yes this old Kiwi ^^^^^^ can't ride through a paddock without hitting something big but he can do wonders with fuel tanks .. you should see the one he did for Lochie Fox's CZ250 ..... drool-worthy tank if ever there was one.
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Davey Crocket on September 11, 2013, 11:33:49 pm
Enough of the "old" sonny....at least I'm not a tree hugger. ;D...you might have to change your name to Koala63.
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Simo63 on September 11, 2013, 11:54:24 pm
Enough of the "old" sonny....at least I'm not a tree hugger. ;D...you might have to change your name to Koala63.

I'm no tree hugger either John .. if the greenies saw what I did to those trees they'd be after me for sure ... at least they halted my progress down the hill.

And note the new avatar  ;D
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: mainline on September 12, 2013, 07:36:02 am
Enough of the "old" sonny....at least I'm not a tree hugger. ;D...you might have to change your name to Koala63.

I'm no tree hugger either John .. if the greenies saw what I did to those trees they'd be after me for sure ... at least they halted my progress down the hill.

And note the new avatar  ;D

Had a chuckle when I saw that the other day. Not enough Drop Bear references getting around these days.
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Tony T on September 12, 2013, 07:49:13 am
I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.

ooops....  :-[
Sorry mate, I forgot about you....  ::)
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: GMC on September 12, 2013, 09:27:01 am
GMC is a legend when it comes to working with metal (but don't tell him I said so.....)
Not sure if this is his thing or not, though?
Can't say I've ever seen a KE that early before. Nice one!  ;D

Thanks but I only do alloy tanks, not really interested in touching steel tanks.
I don't do paint either but I do have a nice set of Derwents if you want me to touch it up ;D
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: Tony T on September 12, 2013, 09:57:36 am
I do have a nice set of Derwents if you want me to touch it up ;D

I'll bet you were one of those rich kids with the BIG box of Derwents too......  :(
Title: Re: 1978 KE175 fuel tank
Post by: kdx Geoff on September 12, 2013, 10:35:50 am
I know where there's another complete bike of the same year for sale. PM me if interested and I can forward some details.

There's always room in the shed for another bike  :) will pm you

I can do that sucker...rust/paint/decals.....ring me tomorrow... 0412 747 729.

and ring you today.

Thanks all

Geoff