[diverdwn8]

The bike actually changes color. The color is called Sunset Pearlescent Pearl. The color changes from ruby red to burnt orange to gold and finally to copper depending in the light and the angle that you look at it from.

I can't stand to be just another bike riding down the road. So that's why I wanted a totally different color. I like standing out.

I have been getting asked alot "what color is that?"

I could not have done all of this without all of the people here on the forum or the two people here in my hometown.

[BIGKATDOG]

Great job & color choice!!!

[trash]

very nice!

[diverdwn8]

My parts list and upgrades include:

Zero Gravity windscreen
gunmetal rims with polished lip
gunmetal bar ends
custom polished chain cover
Dunlop Qualifier tires front and rear
new brakes
new clutch
complete motor rebuild
(from top to bottom)
re-upholstered seats
new grips
polished foot pegs
gunmetal peg brackets
gunmetal lower fork tubes
polished fairing bolt kit
new fork seals and fluid
And whatever else that I left off. I know there is more but I just can't think of it all.

My mechanic (MMI graduate) has been a close friend for 20 years. Our deal was I buy the parts, he does all the work for free. But I wanted to learn all that I could so I did all the work and he supervised.

My painter has been a close friend for nearly as long. I bought the paint and supply's and did all the prep work. He shot the paint. We just finished a car last night that he let me shoot. So I am learing that too.

My bike is never "done". I am always looking for new and different things to do to it.

Thanks for all your comments and replies. I thought that I would share my project with all the great people here.

[gobigorange189]

looks good!

[jettajake00]

Thats an awesome looking pre....extremely nice all the way around

[miltonstone]

Great job! Looks very good!

[miltonstone]

Also Finally Finished

Here are pics of my Kat project brought back to life after a year. (Lots of blood sweat and beers). I am a total rookie, with no mechanical skills who has just checked off an item on my bucket list to tackle a project where I have no skills and complete it without any assistance except research online. Yes, I did the paint job and upholstery work myself. I totally rebuilt the carbs with Ken's excellent Carbs 101 guide here on Katriders (motor sprung to life on second attempt!)- my first rookie attempt!

Sadly I am going to have to let her go...I have reached my goal! Damn it's going to be hard to do so...not sure I can!