Author Topic: Palepainter's 750f project.. Al Fine' (Read 62263 times)

Godffery · « **Reply #125 on:** December 24, 2016, 07:08:15 PM »

Ha, we all need a Nut Cooler from time to time! =)

palepainter · « **Reply #126 on:** December 27, 2016, 05:45:16 PM »

Tonight I made a bracket for the tail light and mocked it up and shimmed the tail section to its finalized position.

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palepainter · « **Reply #127 on:** December 29, 2016, 10:51:30 AM »

I got the frame ready for blaster and started to tear down the forks for rebuilding. I am running into a problem. I got the cap off the top, removed the springs. But can not get the bottom bolt to come out. It just spins. Am I missing something here or am I literally screwed.

754 · « **Reply #128 on:** December 29, 2016, 11:05:17 AM »

Put springs an caps back in , or use broomstick..or impact wrench with 6mm ? Allen socket.

calj737 · « **Reply #129 on:** December 29, 2016, 11:08:56 AM »

The bottom bolt you are trying to remove is attached to a rod internally. Without the springs compressing it, the rod will turn with the bolt. Jamming a broomstick handle wedges the rod to allow the bolt to be removed now that you're disassembled.

palepainter · « **Reply #130 on:** December 29, 2016, 11:15:09 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on December 29, 2016, 11:08:56 AM

The bottom bolt you are trying to remove is attached to a rod internally. Without the springs compressing it, the rod will turn with the bolt. Jamming a broomstick handle wedges the rod to allow the bolt to be removed now that you're disassembled.

Got it guys thanks. I tried it first with the springs and no go. I tapered down a broom stick and attached sticky back 80gt to it to lock it up. I found the thread in the tech section.

palepainter · « **Reply #131 on:** December 30, 2016, 01:12:29 PM »

I dropped the frame off at sandblasters today. Get it back next week. Finished up painting the little stuff that will be black. Also ordered new fork tubes today. The original tubes had some bad rust pitting, especially under the lower fork triple tree.

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754 · « **Reply #132 on:** December 30, 2016, 02:16:25 PM »

Nice black , very wet looking..does it stay like that ,being out in the weather ?

palepainter · « **Reply #133 on:** December 30, 2016, 02:41:12 PM »

Quote from: 754 on December 30, 2016, 02:16:25 PM

Nice black , very wet looking..does it stay like that ,being out in the weather ?

Oh ya. It is high quality German polyurethane base/clear system. Spies Hecker paint system. High UV resistance.

budman · « **Reply #134 on:** December 30, 2016, 05:31:57 PM »

Looking good.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #135 on:** December 30, 2016, 05:33:59 PM »

I like the holes in the side covers. Reminiscent of the Thruxton side covers. Are you going to line them with any material (mesh)?

palepainter · « **Reply #136 on:** December 30, 2016, 06:01:36 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 30, 2016, 05:33:59 PM

I like the holes in the side covers. Reminiscent of the Thruxton side covers. Are you going to line them with any material (mesh)?

Yes sir. I have some nice stainless mesh going in behind.

palepainter · « **Reply #137 on:** December 30, 2016, 06:02:07 PM »

Quote from: budman on December 30, 2016, 05:31:57 PM

Looking good.

Thanks Bud!

calj737 · « **Reply #138 on:** December 31, 2016, 03:49:34 AM »

I'd encourage you to ring the sandblaster and protect or remove your VIN plate. They can be reinstalled with drive nuts.

Its not possible to tell from the pictures, but your caliper mounting bracket has a pivot pin. You want to disassemble that and lube it up to promote friction-less movement before installing. (In case you are unaware of this).

palepainter · « **Reply #139 on:** January 01, 2017, 12:49:00 PM »

The first of my colors is down on all the sheet metal. I will start laying out graphics and other colors this week.

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palepainter · « **Reply #140 on:** January 01, 2017, 05:14:15 PM »

I let the black base cure and started the layout today while listening to football this afternoon.

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754 · « **Reply #141 on:** January 01, 2017, 05:59:43 PM »

That glossy. Black reminds me of Japalac..
Can you Japalac my parts please..

palepainter · « **Reply #142 on:** January 01, 2017, 06:08:16 PM »

What you are seeing is just the base coat. It has a bit of shine to it, but not nearly as much when clear is on it.

Godffery · « **Reply #143 on:** January 01, 2017, 06:29:32 PM »

Are those gold strips or masking tape for shooting another color in?

palepainter · « **Reply #144 on:** January 01, 2017, 06:35:25 PM »

Quote from: Godffery on January 01, 2017, 06:29:32 PM

Are those gold strips or masking tape for shooting another color in?

I am masking off stripes that will remain black. The rest will be silver flake and charcoal gray with red accents.

palepainter · « **Reply #145 on:** January 02, 2017, 09:40:53 AM »

This morning I started with the silver and finally the big flake. Should see me on the streets pretty easily.

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palepainter · « **Reply #146 on:** January 02, 2017, 03:11:22 PM »

Painted side badges from K model. Removed the pins and will use double sided trim tape to bond to tank after paint is finished.

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palepainter · « **Reply #147 on:** January 04, 2017, 02:44:46 PM »

First round of clear and initial graphic layout finished.

Stev-o · « **Reply #148 on:** January 04, 2017, 03:50:08 PM »

Beautiful paint work

budman · « **Reply #149 on:** January 04, 2017, 03:54:16 PM »

Looks great. You should consider painting for a living.

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