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Offline irish44395

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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« Reply #127 on: May 13, 2017, 01:34:25 PM »
nice   what color for the tank?
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« Reply #131 on: May 29, 2017, 11:23:56 AM »
here are a few before pics
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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.
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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.
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« Reply #134 on: November 14, 2017, 11:29:25 AM »
juntjoo cracking the whip!  ;)

Hey, Pete. I hope you got the paint finished.
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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.
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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.
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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 .
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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 .
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Re: Pete's 82 Nighthawk Project
« 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.
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