So a quick update…
Before I left last weekend, I was able to get the BCR Brake Scoop installed on the bike. The piece itself is very nice and gives the front brake a different look.
Now, out of the box, the scoop was not a direct fit. It needed to be trimmed around the caliper and the mounts needed to be tweeked to get a good fit. Remember, the CB calipers are floating, and it is best not to have the scoop contacting the caliper.
So, using a half round file, I trimmed the scoop down around the caliper until I had a nice fit with no contact on the caliper. I thought of using a grinding stone, but my buddy recommended doing it by hand with the file in order not to “blue” the stainless. During the test fittings, I tweeked the mounts as well. It was pretty easy to get done, and if you are installing one, you will easily see what needs to be done.
Close up:
I had Retrobikes make me up a new model sticker for the sidecover, since the bike is no longer a 450. I had purchased replica 450 Tank Badges, but they cracked. I was very careful not to overtighten them, but the clear resin cracked anyway. I bought them so long ago, I forgot where they came from, so I cannot go back to the Seller. I will figure it out eventually… So fortunately, I had the black and white Honda tank Badges with no Model Designation. I like them better as they do not have the gold “wing” and lettering. I am thinking I might want to coat them in resin for protection and it will give them a more original look.
I then moved on to the wiring harness. Everything worked when I took the bike apart, and the harness was relatively clean, except for some dodgy splices here and there. I stripped the wrappings and cleaned up the wire sheathing with some brake cleaner and went after the connectors with some contact cleaner.
I wanted to use some trick “chrome” wire wrap from
www.wirecare.com , but it would not work in the end. I spent a lot of time disconnecting the clips from the plastic connectors to do this, fortunately, I did not break anything. By the time I got some of it done it became apparent that if I needed to get back into the harness for repairs, I would have to remove the entire thing and it could not be reused. So, I ordered some cool Split Loom instead.
Just for documentation:
A mockup of the rear fender and Limp Sausage Taillight
The Rear Sprocket has arrived, do hopefully I will get the drive-train put together this weekend.
Stay Tuned!
Gersh
