Refurbishing my zzr forks

Roco1970 · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Karma :

just thought i would post some pics of my forks being painted, the wheels are away at the moment getting powder coated gloss black. I will post some more when wheels are back on the bike. Thumbs Up

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Bikes CBR 125, ZZR 600, ZX636 current ZZR 1400

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Excuse my ignorance, but why did you leave them on the bike?

Good time to upgrade the internals maybe?

davidlewtas16 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 23 Dec 2007 Karma :

nice job it looks cool
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Fawbish · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Karma :

I was wondering the same as craig? Lazy? Razz

I remember stripping the front to replace head bearings, i thought it was gonna be pretty abominable but ended up not too bad. Keeping a zx6 in the air with no front end is fucking risky though! Sad

was on a brick and a block of wood Shocked

Still, the forks look really nice, albeit a little bit....painted? lol I dunno. Did you use spray I assume?

If i was gonna get mine done I think id get em powder coated at work. Might think about that soonish...
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Roco1970 · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Karma :

I didnt need to take them off, it was better to leave them on the bike. I preped them, 2 coats of acid etch primer, 2 coats of silver paint from rs paints (original color) then 4 coats of gloss laquer. Shocked

and yes i did spray them. I did them this way because its just pushing up costs stripping everything (forks) for powder coating. while i was on i did the swing arm too and side stand and pillion hangers.
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Bikes CBR 125, ZZR 600, ZX636 current ZZR 1400

TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Good job mate! looks very pro! Thumbs Up

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Roco1970 · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Karma :

Thanx m8 i think people must think its looks crap being painted, but in the flesh the forks look like new. Powder coated or painted if a stone hits them they still going to chip lol.
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Bikes CBR 125, ZZR 600, ZX636 current ZZR 1400

TUG · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2007 Karma :

Well if its layered with decent paint it shouldnt chip easy, if you had em done by a pro they would be stronger too and powder coat is the strongest of them all. Still a great job. Thumbs Up

Bet your well proud. Thumbs Up

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Roco1970 · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Karma :

yea im really happy with the results Thumbs Up

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Bikes CBR 125, ZZR 600, ZX636 current ZZR 1400