Author Topic: CB 500 Four (1972?) Full Restoration (Read 145148 times)

MickB · « **Reply #775 on:** November 02, 2015, 01:26:52 AM »

New chrome tappet covers arrived today

Finish tappet gaps.

Painter called me today and wanted me to come and look and to talk about the metal flake application, was I happy with the look? Base was a red pearl mica paint with flake over the base, still to apply candy. Covers looking great.

MickB · « **Reply #776 on:** November 06, 2015, 09:24:50 PM »

Tappets done, torrential rain for days now, so still waiting on tank & side covers paint job.

MickB · « **Reply #777 on:** November 12, 2015, 08:46:31 PM »

Still sub tropical rain daily which is holding the paint up, now 3 weeks at the painter.
Here's a progress photo

Black on the sides goes on tomorrow if the rain holds off, then 3 or 4 coats of 2 pack clear. Base of tank was done with POR15 and it'll also get a few coats

MickB · « **Reply #778 on:** November 13, 2015, 04:00:36 AM »

Thanks Cal I've passed it onto the painter

Stev-o · « **Reply #779 on:** November 13, 2015, 06:57:28 AM »

Nice paint Mick. What color is that?

MickB · « **Reply #780 on:** November 13, 2015, 06:42:28 PM »

The paint was removed from the neck of the opening, painter was slightly miffed at your comments Cal, but he obviously took the paint off. To give him credit the mouth was taped up originally

Just back from the painter. Here it is with the stripes on it, still pouring with rain, so no painting today again!

MickB · « **Reply #781 on:** November 13, 2015, 06:43:40 PM »

Stevo it's Candy Apple Red.

MickB · « **Reply #782 on:** November 16, 2015, 12:46:28 AM »

I'm glad he was given a bit of a tickle up.

Sun came out today. Black is on!

A light sparkle has gone on also, will show when in the sun.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #783 on:** November 16, 2015, 07:42:32 AM »

Very nice.

onetruepunk87 · « **Reply #784 on:** November 16, 2015, 04:28:01 PM »

That's gonna look great on your bike Mick. Can't wait to see it all together!

Stev-o · « **Reply #785 on:** November 16, 2015, 04:40:17 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on November 16, 2015, 07:42:32 AM

Very nice.

Thats putting it mildly. I'd say it looks friggin awesome!

Bootsey · « **Reply #786 on:** November 16, 2015, 05:11:41 PM »

That looks a treat Mick!

MickB · « **Reply #787 on:** November 17, 2015, 12:56:01 AM »

Picked up the tank and side covers, still very green paint, I'm going to leave set for a week or so. He's put a metal fleck trough the clear and in the sun it really sparkles, photo doesn't really show it.

Went to put the cap on the tank (I've had it waiting in a box for 12 months) - see what I thought was a crack in the chrome is a line of glue, whew!

MickB · « **Reply #788 on:** November 17, 2015, 11:14:26 PM »

I've looked in Tips and Tricks and can't see anything about the petrol cap installation.

Does anyone have some photos on how the petrol cap goes on, specifically the spring orientation?

It would be a big help

MickB · « **Reply #789 on:** November 19, 2015, 12:01:51 AM »

Got the cap Spring on with help from Impala (Cameron) on eBay (where I bought the cap.

I also needed to very carefully cut off a little paint at the tips of the little tank lugs/ cap support to enable me to be able to slip the cap and catch mechanism onto the little posts.

All on without a scratch.

Note the spring orientation, may help someone needing to put on their cap.

Cal what do you think about the paint around the tank opening? Do I need to sand it back further?

jonda500 · « **Reply #790 on:** November 19, 2015, 12:16:40 AM »

Hey Mick,
Good work getting the spring on! - I slightly damaged my new paint job wrestling that sucker onto mine - patience is a hard lesson for me to learn, I wish I'd asked for tips first!
The paint around your neck is definately a little too high! That is about where mine was at when I got it back from being resprayed - I couldn't believe it when a week later the paint bubbled out all around the filler!
I trimmed the bubbled area off and it turned out looking alright when the cap's closed, but again if only I'd asked for tips first....
I think Calj will agree with me-
You need an actual definate gap between the paint and the caps rubber seal (when it's fully compressed closed)
John

MickB · « **Reply #791 on:** November 20, 2015, 10:28:48 PM »

Cut the paint down around the neck, Cal is this enough? The grey inside the neck was spray primer all removed

Added chrome strip around the tank, looks far better I believe, comments?

2 Coats of Carnauba Wax - the wax on the tank and covers looks amazing in the light.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #792 on:** November 21, 2015, 06:18:44 AM »

Boy, Mick...you're looking at a serious contender for Bike of the Month when you get this beauty finished.

Great work!

MickB · « **Reply #793 on:** November 21, 2015, 12:54:52 PM »

Cal what about the paint around the cap? Have I taken it back enough?

Stev-o · « **Reply #794 on:** November 21, 2015, 01:25:23 PM »

I like the chrome strip....

MickB · « **Reply #795 on:** November 21, 2015, 01:26:31 PM »

Thanks Stevo for the vote of support. I think it completes the tank, I know it's not the original but I can't find one anywhere.

MickB · « **Reply #796 on:** November 21, 2015, 03:10:21 PM »

Happy with your "money" comment, but didn't make the connection with the neck being ok. Thanks mate.

HondaAddict · « **Reply #797 on:** November 21, 2015, 09:03:05 PM »

I just have to say, reading this thread has been an inspiration for me.

I was helping my dad rebuild engines when I was 5, started welding when I was 9, started restoring cars when I was 15 and have rebuilt dozens of old machines since. But you're working on another level.

I really am impressed. What you've done here is admirable!

MickB · « **Reply #798 on:** November 23, 2015, 07:28:03 PM »

Thanks HondaAddict.

Bootsey · « **Reply #799 on:** November 23, 2015, 09:15:38 PM »

So when are you going to sink the boot into this thing Mick?

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Author Topic: CB 500 Four (1972?) Full Restoration (Read 145148 times)