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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #325 on: September 21, 2016, 06:11:42 PM »
I like the Red Steve, looks like the red on the F2900 Boldors, we use to call it "coke can red"... ;)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #326 on: September 21, 2016, 08:33:50 PM »
Quote from: SDmtnbkr on September 21, 2016, 04:30:54 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on September 21, 2016, 01:49:25 PM
Thanks guys.  Warm Red, I think is freekin HOT!

All of a sudden I'm excited about this bike again. I should have body set back by the weekend.

What are you planning for decals? Or are you going with straight red?

No decals planned.  I do have a set of metal Honda wings that I bought a couple years ago, I may consider mounting those on the tank?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #327 on: September 22, 2016, 09:54:50 AM »
Nice!  Jealous.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #328 on: September 24, 2016, 05:32:15 PM »
Quote

 What brand shocks are you going to install Stev-o ?

Well Ikon's , of course!  Bought from the new U.S distributor, RestoCycle!

Thanks again, Nils.


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #329 on: September 24, 2016, 05:39:28 PM »
Like I said, I GOT PAINT!!!





So today, I mounted up the new Ikon shocks, they look great, highly recommended.

Also put the new upholstery on the seat, am very pleased how that turned out.

Mounted the gas cap and lock, and had to do a mock up...





As you can imagine, I am pretty jazzed up!

Made a couple paint changes to the fairing, so that is not done yet.  Painter is off killing birds, but it should be done next week.  Need to install the petcock and fuel lines tomorrow...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #330 on: September 24, 2016, 06:50:38 PM »
Looks killer.  Nice work!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #331 on: September 24, 2016, 10:24:12 PM »
Wow!

Super momentum boost!

Looks fantastic Steve, and very glad you're happy with the shocks. You'll love the way they work too.

Finishing line ahead! Savor this final detail time, its the best :-)

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #332 on: September 25, 2016, 12:23:23 AM »
Looking good Steve.... ;)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #333 on: September 25, 2016, 06:35:02 AM »
Are you going to show it at the Harvest Classic?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #334 on: September 25, 2016, 08:23:30 AM »
Very nice Steve!  8) 8)  Love the exhaust.

Got a plcture of the metal emblems?

Are you planning on a front fender?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #335 on: September 25, 2016, 09:10:38 AM »
Steve O dont know if you remember me but i live in Michigan and have a 1969 cb 750 motor #cb750E 1013750 it's red gold stripe any way you said if i ever wanted to sell it to let you know first so here i am lol if you are interested let me know it has 7000 miles on it  and runs very good text 616 328 0685 ty for your time hoppe to hear from you
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #336 on: September 25, 2016, 02:58:29 PM »
Bike as come a long way Steve. Looks great 8)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #337 on: September 25, 2016, 03:41:21 PM »
Quote from: budman on September 25, 2016, 06:35:02 AM
Are you going to show it at the Harvest Classic?

Bike is not done yet!  Plus, I'm not really a "show guy", rather be out riding like we did two years ago.

Quote from: toytuff on September 25, 2016, 08:23:30 AM
Very nice Steve!  8) 8)  Love the exhaust.

Got a plcture of the metal emblems?

Are you planning on a front fender?

Thanks John, I love the exhaust too!  No front fender planned, just the Tarozzi fork brace.

I'll dig the Wing emblems out and do a mock up.


Quote from: gypsywind on September 25, 2016, 09:10:38 AM
Steve O dont know if you remember me but i live in Michigan and have a 1969 cb 750 motor #cb750E 1013750 it's red gold stripe any way you said if i ever wanted to sell it to let you know first so here i am lol if you are interested let me know it has 7000 miles on it  and runs very good text 616 328 0685 ty for your time hoppe to hear from you

Text sent!!!


Quote from: dhall57 on September 25, 2016, 02:58:29 PM
Bike as come a long way Steve. Looks great 8)

Thanks dhall. Has taken a lot longer than expected, but I stepped away from it for most of the summer.  Excited to get it on the road...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #338 on: September 25, 2016, 10:12:57 PM »
Looking good, Steve!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #339 on: October 03, 2016, 11:49:43 AM »
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #340 on: October 03, 2016, 02:39:41 PM »
Sometimes it's the little things that pleases you on a project.

I was happy to have a working rear brake light after installing this switch.




Also installed a new gas cap and used lock assembly I found on the shelf.

This brings up a question:  What do you suggest I do to the paint edge on the gas filler neck?  I've read some guys put a coat of clear nail polish lacquer on it? [I just so happen to have a bottle!]





I was also happy to find this in the mail today after not being able to find one locally.  Now I can "plumb" the fuel lines.






Sometimes it's the little things...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #341 on: October 03, 2016, 02:55:15 PM »
Yup. Everything comes together, one piece at a time.

Nail polish goes with red shoes too!  ;D

Rearsets look great. Next project I'll send my hardware down to Tucson.  ;)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #342 on: October 03, 2016, 03:40:40 PM »
Lot of progress you've made there mate, the paint looks superb! I love this part of putting a bike together, most of the hard work (and expense) is over with and you can concentrate on those small refinements that pull it all together. Great stuff, looking forward to the first ride report! :)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #343 on: October 03, 2016, 03:56:12 PM »
Quote from: toytuff on October 03, 2016, 02:55:15 PM
Yup. Everything comes together, one piece at a time.

Rearsets look great. Next project I'll send my hardware down to Tucson.  ;)

Yes, Nils' work is top notch.  Looking at that closeup, I will now have to polish the hardware that the rear set is mounted up with!


Quote from: martin99 on October 03, 2016, 03:40:40 PM
Lot of progress you've made there mate, the paint looks superb! I love this part of putting a bike together, most of the hard work (and expense) is over with and you can concentrate on those small refinements that pull it all together. Great stuff, looking forward to the first ride report! :)

Thanks for stopping by, Mate!  This is the fun part, getting so close to tuning...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #344 on: October 03, 2016, 03:57:33 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 03, 2016, 03:56:12 PM
Quote from: toytuff on October 03, 2016, 02:55:15 PM
Yup. Everything comes together, one piece at a time.

Rearsets look great. Next project I'll send my hardware down to Tucson.  ;)

Yes, Nils' work is top notch.  Looking at that closeup, I will now have to polish the hardware that the rear set is mounted up with!


Quote from: martin99 on October 03, 2016, 03:40:40 PM
Lot of progress you've made there mate, the paint looks superb! I love this part of putting a bike together, most of the hard work (and expense) is over with and you can concentrate on those small refinements that pull it all together. Great stuff, looking forward to the first ride report! :)

Thanks for stopping by, Mate!  This is the fun part, getting so close to tuning...

Tuning? Yup, I'm with you once I get the carburetors! I'll have to check in. February was long ago!  ::) ;D
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #345 on: October 03, 2016, 05:01:16 PM »
Stev-o,
I would trim that sharp paint edge(on your tank filler neck) back a little where it flares-out toward the top(that 'lip') w/ a sharp safety razor and carefully 'feather'/taper it w/ an upward motion..so it's as close to the steel as you can get it.A 'labor of love' which could take some time w/ good light.I wouldn't use that clear fingernail stuff because it'll fracture later and look tacky.

You could try asking the man who painted it and see what he says about doing what i suggested.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #346 on: October 03, 2016, 09:51:32 PM »
I have heard of guys using super glue where the paint ends and the steel is exposed. Just don't get it where the gasket/seal touches the tank. But I have never seen it in person.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #347 on: October 04, 2016, 01:05:52 AM »
Fuel proof epoxy is recommended to seal the neck to paint so that fuel cannot get under the paint and ruin your paint work.
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« Reply #348 on: October 04, 2016, 06:35:39 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on October 04, 2016, 03:31:54 AM
You shouldn't need to do anything if the painter shot clear coat over the paint, up to the taped off edge. Is that edge discernible and "square" with your fingernail? That would be the only reason I'd tinker with it.

He did shoot clear over it and it is discernible with a fingernail.

I'm not super concerned as I am always very careful when fueling and typically never spill a drop. 
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #349 on: October 04, 2016, 09:32:02 AM »
Before final assembly, I'd suggest adding a protective layer using Maguier's gold carnuba wax, this stuff is on a whole different level.
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