Still wanted to get a bit more done, so I repainted the master cylinder and brake caliper, which also had road rash across the flat surface of the face, and yet no scratches on the fork leg..weird. I got a flat file and some 80-180 grit sandpaper out and removed them and then smoothed up the shoulder around it, too. Looks pretty nice now..
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I also stripped that crappy old clear plastic off the levers and removed the rubber ends and then took a scotch brite pad and aluminum polish to them.
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Got the carbs cleaned up. I'm polishing all the aluminum bits, but not like chrome. I want all the pieces to look a bit aged, but yet, well taken care of....hmm..does that make sense .. The outside bowl is done.
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Maybe too many paint fumes, but the choke butterflies look like emoticons to me..
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Back on the bike with the air box, horn, cables and coils.
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Pretty close to done with the front end except for the turn signals which need to have their mount repainted and the headlight shell which needs a bit of repair and then on to the battery box and air filter, wiring harness and back end. Piece at a time, Larry, piece at a time..
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