Topic: Finally finished the sandcast...well almost!

[techy5025]

Well, all the pieces are back together.....actually rode it around the block last
night.  I still need a new set of disks for the front brake.  I am pleased with
everything except the aluminum polishing...especially the valve cover.  I'm
just not cut out to be a polisher. 

I have what I think are the same carbs on both bikes, but the sandcast seems
to have more power...maybe because it doesn't have an airfilter yet. So now I
need another rider so that both can show up at the bike shows. 

Pic attached....sandcast in front...diecast in rear.

Jim

[bill440cars]

 
            Awesome Bikes, you must be proud. They are really a sight to behold.

                                             Later on, Bill

[Kevin D]

Wow. Are you passing out cigars? Looks like a fine set of (darn near identical).......... twins!!!

[techy5025]

Thanks Bill...I think I have totally confused the neighbors. 

Not exactly identical....I need a crashbar and a small windshield for the sandcast.
Maybe a set of the air powered boat horns too. 

Jim

[toycollector10]

Very, very nice....They look fantastic,

Right down to the ductail seat, right hand horn location etc..

Makes me want to get my diecast 100% but alas, funds are short, as per usual.....cheers, TC

[6pkrunner]

Beautiful! Now that is a sight to behold.

[GroovieGhoulie]

One guy owning TWO K0s and one is a SANDCAST!!!!

I am JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!

I want a K0 SOOOOO bad!!!!! 

[2wheels]

Great job 
I wish my K0 was in that shape.
Did you repaint?

Brian

[techy5025]

Both of the bikes have been repainted. The diecast with a mix that the local
painter chose to match a non-faded area of the bike.  The sandcast used
"Don the painter's" mix....which is excellent.  Don's mix is slightly darker if
you look closely.

I really have come to appreciate why it is much easier to work on a bike you
have owned it's entire life.  Taking apart the sandcast was always a mystery
as to what you would find.  Fortunately, it had not been butchered...only
neglected.

....and thanks to all for the nice comments. 

Jim

[martini]

Hey Jim,

Bikes look awesome. The seat on the sandcast does happen to be a repo from CMS does it?

[techy5025]

The seat on the sandcast is the original seat off the diecast that has
had the foam replaced.  The seat on the diecast currently is a Honda
replacement seat off Ebay.  I am getting the sandcast's foam fixed and
will then reinstall it.  I will probably leave the new seat on the diecast as
it is more a "daily" rider......and put the spare ducktail in the bank vault. 

Jim

[Kevin D]

"Don the painter's" mix....which is excellent.

 Techy, did you do the paintwork or have it done. My CB could use a paint job - but I would want a top notch job and I'm not sure

I'm up to it.

[techy5025]

The paint was done by a local friend of mine that runs an auto repair shop.

Jim

[K2s Rule]

 Nice bikes, good job. I like the windshield and rake on the left bike where did you get them?

[techy5025]

The windshield and crash bar were put on in the early 70's and I have not
a clue where I got them.

Well, not quite, I got the crash bar in Vegas on a business trip.  The flight
attendants thought it was a steering wheel. 

Jim