When I do a restoration (or a "refresh" is more what I do), I try to keep the vehicle as original as possible. If a part can be refreshed, cleaned, lubricated, repainted, repaired etc, then that is what I like to do. Anyone can just buy all new parts and put them back on the vehicle. I like the challenge (and sometimes the cost) of making something old, like new again. I'm definitely not a concourse kind of guy. That being said, when I bought this H1E, it didn't have any badges on it. I've posted on several sites trying to find old ones that I can refresh and reuse but have not got any response. I've checked with a couple online stores and they are out of stock. So until I can find a couple good used ones I decided to open up AutoCAD and, to the best of my ability, from many photos online, I produced a 3D image of a 1974 "500" badge. I then sent it to my brother, who happens to have a 3D printer and had him print me out a few prototypes. These are something that I can attach with emblem tape for now and keep looking for originals. Cost of new repros - ~$60 each Cost of these - ~ $4 each They may still need some clean up when I get them but for now they might look OK @ 60 MPH.
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_________________ Doug 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 being restored 1968 Honda CB450 Hellcat restored 1981 KZ440C recently restored 1974 H1E Restored and sold 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 2012 Polaris Sportsman 5 Good Months of Riding in my part of Canada
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