Author Topic: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project (Read 18687 times)

irish44395 · « **Reply #125 on:** May 06, 2017, 12:05:04 pm »

I got the exhaust painted and back on the bike. going to put the carbs on and fire this thing up to bake the paint on the headers I starting to get excited about getting this on the road
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #126 on:** May 13, 2017, 08:28:13 am »

got the post fixed on my side covers I used post that I bought on e-bay and plast-aid so far there holding and I have removed them and put them on several times being real careful but it's time to get them and the tank ready for paint
Pete

cb650 · « **Reply #127 on:** May 13, 2017, 01:34:25 pm »

nice what color for the tank?

irish44395 · « **Reply #128 on:** May 13, 2017, 05:24:10 pm »

I'm going to paint the original blue . Can't think of the actual name right now, painting out of my comfort zone but I am going to go for it
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #129 on:** May 21, 2017, 08:50:57 am »

I got all my cables and grips put them on and put the carbs on witch I cleaned last fall before I broke down the bike. it ran good and I was happy ,yesterday I put gas to the carbs and all 4 carb bowls leaked I new the gaskets needed changed before but didn't leak so I thought I was in luck well now not so much I going to order a rebuild kit and go over them again should of done this the first time my cheapness just caught up to me
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #130 on:** May 29, 2017, 11:20:35 am »

with the weekend being so hot I worked on my tank sanded it down and got some body filler this is my first time at doing any kind of body work. I still need some sanding and have a weld that I should grind down some more I feel pretty good about how it's coming out
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #131 on:** May 29, 2017, 11:23:56 am »

here are a few before pics
Pete

Clunker · « **Reply #132 on:** June 03, 2017, 03:52:03 am »

I've read this whole thread with enthusiasm as I'm in the process of fixing up a 1980 CB650C that was imported to the UK from the US. Mine is the version with spoked wheels and 4 into 2 exhaust system. My main problem at the moment is original spare parts for this bike here in the UK, I have had to fit reverse comstar wheels as the chrome was totally shot on my spoke wheels. I'll rebuild the spoked wheels at some point in the future when the Bank balance permits. Keep up the good work Pete.

juntjoo · « **Reply #133 on:** November 14, 2017, 11:08:52 am »

It's been 6 months. We still alive? I want to see this finished product. Nice job so far.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #134 on:** November 14, 2017, 11:29:25 am »

juntjoo cracking the whip!

Hey, Pete. I hope you got the paint finished.

irish44395 · « **Reply #135 on:** December 03, 2017, 05:21:35 am »

Sorry I haven't been on line had computer problems then it got to hot to work and the hurricane came had to take down my portable garage . Well I got it back up getting ready to spray the tank and side covers . working a 60 hour work week so I may wait until I get off should get some done over the holidays
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #136 on:** January 03, 2018, 04:28:57 am »

Well I finely got around to be able to paint got my primer on I have to do a little block sanding on the tank It got cold here for Florida so now the weather is mucking things up for me again
Pete

juntjoo · « **Reply #137 on:** January 03, 2018, 09:53:42 am »

very nice. I'm also in FL, SWFL, and yes suddenly it's finally getting cold. I was wondering when it would. I won't be painting my bike yet as that would be last on my current list but nice that there aren't too many parts

irish44395 · « **Reply #138 on:** January 03, 2018, 04:06:50 pm »

Thanks ,this weather is driving me nut its been to hot and humid to paint now its to cold want out to work on things today it was in the 50's in my Hb portable garage freezing for me hope it warms up a little
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #139 on:** February 04, 2018, 07:16:39 am »

I got some good weather to paint,got the tank and fairings primed and bass coat . One side cover I got fisheye on it and have to sand it again will be doing that soon maybe today. this is way outside my comfort zone I never spray painted with a spray gun on any thing before so I am really taking my time with it
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #140 on:** February 25, 2018, 12:42:26 pm »

Today I got the color on the tank and covers . I made the mistake in not ordering enough clear had I got only one coat on them and ordered more . not sure what to do next I think I'll have to sand and clear
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #141 on:** March 03, 2018, 11:47:29 am »

Today I got the seatcover on. I had to got a electric staple gun from Harbor Freight to do the job was a pain but got it done
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #142 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:35:20 am »

Well I got her pretty much done just a few miner things to take care of. this has been a fun build and here she is on the road

Sapphireminer · « **Reply #143 on:** July 04, 2018, 02:17:11 pm »

Well done you done a brilliant job and the bike looks great. I have just recently joined this forum and purchased a CB750 K7 that I would like to do a total rebuild on and reading your build thread has inspired me to get stuck in and give it a go Thanks for your time and effort putting up all this info.
Dave

cb650 · « **Reply #144 on:** July 04, 2018, 02:50:01 pm »

turned out very nice. As a old bike it will always need things to take care of. LOL Glad you didnt hack it all up like many do.

irish44395 · « **Reply #145 on:** July 05, 2018, 12:37:20 pm »

Thanks, I guess you can't go to wrong keeping it stock. I am happy with what I have done it's far from perfect . for my first build I learn a lot and had great help thanks to this forum .
Pete

irish44395 · « **Reply #146 on:** July 05, 2018, 12:42:30 pm »

Quote from: Sapphireminer on July 04, 2018, 02:17:11 pm

Well done you done a brilliant job and the bike looks great. I have just recently joined this forum and purchased a CB750 K7 that I would like to do a total rebuild on and reading your build thread has inspired me to get stuck in and give it a go Thanks for your time and effort putting up all this info.
Dave

Thanks Dave, there is a lot of great help here so don't be afraid to try anything . I only regret not tanking more pic as I disassembled . I did a lot of head scratching putting things back together .
Pete

Sapphireminer · « **Reply #147 on:** July 05, 2018, 08:19:28 pm »

Hi Pete agree totally about the photos just bought a new sd card for camera so hopefully will be able to keep track of what came from where.
Dave

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