S3 colour change

[Akashi Classics]

Well, for as long as I've owned my S3, I've always wanted to own a blue one.
My S3 came to me as a box of bits, and no bodywork. It was pre-internet days, and the search started. I found a NOS tank ... it was red. I couldn't knock it back, and built the bike up as a red one.
Over time, I collected a spare set of bodywork, and ultimately had that set painted in blue.
A couple weeks ago, I did the swap, and I'm well pleased.

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The question now, is how to best store the red bodywork. The tail piece and sidecovers are easily dealt with, so I guess it's the tank I would like thoughts on how to prepare it for longer-term storage.

Cheers,
Jeff in Aussie

[Rickm]

Very nice, mine was blue
Things don't rust in Oz do they ?

[Akashi Classics]

My shed is nice and dry, but I just want to be sure that the tank survives storage.

[malc87]

Looks great, now you just need to ride it overland to one of our UK rallys!

[Triple Parts]

The question now, is how to best store the red bodywork. The tail piece and sidecovers are easily dealt with, so I guess it's the tank I would like thoughts on how to prepare it for longer-term storage.

Perhaps put some 2-stroke oil in the tank and spin it so it coats the inside. Wrap in an old blanket to reduce any possible condensation. Don't use bubble wrap, you can get witness marks.
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[Akashi Classics]

Looks great, now you just need to ride it overland to one of our UK rallys!

On my bucket list Malc. It was '07 when we visited your 'Kawasaki World', and we do want to head back over again. Not so sure about the overland ride though!

Jeff

[Akashi Classics]

The question now, is how to best store the red bodywork. The tail piece and sidecovers are easily dealt with, so I guess it's the tank I would like thoughts on how to prepare it for longer-term storage.

Perhaps put some 2-stroke oil in the tank and spin it so it coats the inside. Wrap in an old blanket to reduce any possible condensation. Don't use bubble wrap, you can get witness marks.
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Good ideas Tony, thanks. Definitely will do the 2-stroke and blanket. I'm aware of the bubble wrap issue, but always worth mentioning anyway.

Jeff

[malc87]

Looks great, now you just need to ride it overland to one of our UK rallys!

On my bucket list Malc. It was '07 when we visited your 'Kawasaki World', and we do want to head back over again. Not so sure about the overland ride though!

Jeff

WOW, can't believe it was that long ago!!

[Olde Coney]

Your bike looks lovely Jeff, especially in Blue

[Akashi Classics]

Your bike looks lovely Jeff, especially in Blue

Thanks Rog.
It does make me smile when I walk into the shed.

[TallyB]

Blue makes the bike look smaller I think. Both versions look great.

[Triple Parts]

Both colours are nice, but I liked the red so much I decided to do my 500 with it

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[Rickm]

I believe the blue ones are faster...

[husson73]

I believe the blue ones are faster...

wasn't the green one?!