Yamaha RZ350 restoration- part 5

The frame has been epoxy primed and base coated. A few people have asked why I just didn’t get the frame powder coated. Several reasons- 1st, they can’t match it to the paint I am going to use on the panels and I want it to match. 2nd, The bike still has the original VIN sticker on the frame and that is worth keeping, so I taped it off and will clear over it after the base color is on- very cool VIN # – 000777. 3rd, powder coat is just not very original. So, here are some progress pictures-

frame epoxy primed

red base coat- Ducati red is actually a good match

frame in base coat

Cool VIN #