wrtcustom's 1982 Yamaha XZ 550 Vision
Info: The bike has arrived in its original glory. Build number 629 Australian Delivered, not a grey import.
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 		 Info: The bike runs, and is in decent condition for its age. Nice aftermarket staintune pipe set. look forwards to a complete strip down and 99% restoration.
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 		 Info: Lots of work to do here.
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 		 Info: Partially stripped.
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Info: Gas tank flushed and cleaned. Stripped to bare metal and defects and scrapes repaired.
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 		 Info: Fresh coat of etching primer and some spray putty to smooth out any minor defects.
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 		 Info: Needs to be sanded back ready for the base coat of primer.
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 		 Info: Makeshift engine stand until a second support can be ordered. Ready to be semi-stripped, inspected, minor repairs and upgrades completed. Needs to be finished and polished to a high shine.
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Info: Partially Stripped, left with wheels so it can roll from location to location as work is completed.
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 		 Info: More stripping and rust removal being completed.
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 		 Info: Ah completely free of paint and rust, thats what I like to see.
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 		 Info: All rust removed. Now the fresh coat of chassis black was laid to seal up the paint.
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Info: I started just brushing the rim of the wheel and the drum hub, they will be polished to a perfect shine soon and the inside of the wheel painted gloss black.
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 		 Info: new paint for the tired 30 year old xZ500 wheels. still a tonne more polishing to do on the bare metal though! ... oh and some new tyres.
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 		 Info: Old V. Almost new! lots more work to do on them still.
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 		 Info: Still drying. This is 80% done. Etch primer x 2 filler x 3 primer x 2 basecoat (gunmetal) x 3 topcoat (wild violet) x 3 Still needs clear and buffing.
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Info: Still drying. This is 80% done. Etch primer x 2 filler x 3 primer x 2 basecoat (gunmetal) x 3 topcoat (wild violet) x 3 Still needs clear and buffing.
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 		 Info: Still drying. This is 80% done. Etch primer x 2 filler x 3 primer x 2 basecoat (gunmetal) x 3 topcoat (wild violet) x 3 Still needs clear and buffing.
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 		 Info: Front wheel painted finally, but not polished :(
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 		 Info: Swingarm painted gloss black.
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Info: Note to self: get someone else to help me fit the swingarm next time... its awkward to do on your own :(
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 		 Info: Paint looks a bit light here, its actually alot darker in real life. you can thank my bad camera for this bad paint :(
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Info: Ahhh, a rolling frame again. I still have to polish up the wheels more, and the forks / headstock
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 		 Info: This is a bit better picture of how the paint really looks.
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Information: Build 629. To be stripped down, inspected, repaired and brought back to life.

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