Planet Minis

dynamitejacket · 07-21-2008, 09:13 PM

Hi all, glad to find PM.

I finally got around to tearing down my 69 K1 today- figured i better make some friends at planetminis.

Ive had my mini since i was 5- grabbed a handful of throttle and looped it my very first ride

It was last registered here in california in 1984, its still got a black plate, so im hoping to be able to street it again. She is not pretty, but all the bolts have 8's on them and the tank isnt dented. i think the bike is complete, so hopefully i can spend less time on fleabay and more time building- ill likely not go crazy on the mods (i like the classic blue/silver k1).

pics to follow, this is gonna be fun!

Twister773 · 07-21-2008, 09:16 PM

welcome looking foward to seeing the pics

supernes550 · 07-21-2008, 09:29 PM

welcome to pm. it's a great place to share and learn.

dynamitejacket · 07-22-2008, 10:40 PM

okay- heres those pics:

three metric box-end wrenches and 45 minutes later:

the mini came apart without any trouble, i didnt find any hidden damage. the tank looks hammered in the photo, but thats just the remnants of duct tape.

ill start with stripping the frame and polishing all that chrome and aluminum. after seeing some nice examples on pm im starting to consider a flat black paint job- I KNOW i havent the skills for an OE paint job yet.maybe flat black and pinstripes...

shw911 · 07-25-2008, 01:58 PM

WeLcOmE to pLaNeTmInIs

I have a 1971 just like that in boxes.

reynolds_brad · 07-25-2008, 02:02 PM

Very cool, welcome to Planetminis. Glad to have another Z owner on the board.

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07-21-2008, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
dynamitejacket PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 4	Z50AK1 in Elsinore Hi all, glad to find PM. I finally got around to tearing down my 69 K1 today- figured i better make some friends at planetminis. Ive had my mini since i was 5- grabbed a handful of throttle and looped it my very first ride It was last registered here in california in 1984, its still got a black plate, so im hoping to be able to street it again. She is not pretty, but all the bolts have 8's on them and the tank isnt dented. i think the bike is complete, so hopefully i can spend less time on fleabay and more time building- ill likely not go crazy on the mods (i like the classic blue/silver k1). pics to follow, this is gonna be fun!

07-21-2008, 09:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Twister773 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 1,959	Re: Z50AK1 in Elsinore welcome looking foward to seeing the pics

07-21-2008, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
supernes550 The Golden Ticket Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5outh 5an 0iego Posts: 2,972	Re: Z50AK1 in Elsinore welcome to pm. it's a great place to share and learn.

07-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
dynamitejacket PM Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 4	Re: Z50AK1 in Elsinore okay- heres those pics: three metric box-end wrenches and 45 minutes later: the mini came apart without any trouble, i didnt find any hidden damage. the tank looks hammered in the photo, but thats just the remnants of duct tape. ill start with stripping the frame and polishing all that chrome and aluminum. after seeing some nice examples on pm im starting to consider a flat black paint job- I KNOW i havent the skills for an OE paint job yet.maybe flat black and pinstripes...

07-25-2008, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
shw911 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,122	Re: Z50AK1 in Elsinore WeLcOmE to pLaNeTmInIs I have a 1971 just like that in boxes.

07-25-2008, 02:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
reynolds_brad Advertiser Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,390 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Z50AK1 in Elsinore Very cool, welcome to Planetminis. Glad to have another Z owner on the board. B __________________ pecore nere ufficiose Honda50.com

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