Author Topic: rustoleum paint job (Read 16309 times)

WFO · « **Reply #25 on:** October 02, 2008, 02:29:26 PM »

Quote from: cadaver on October 02, 2008, 02:22:07 PM

I'm thinking about this rustoleum thing....weather is starting to go to crap though.. and today i went to a autobody and paint shop today just to see how much they would spray my tank and covers, IF i could find some. hey said around 500$ . is that crazy or is that how much it would really cost me ? so this hole rustoleum stuff i may do ..but did you guys use a gun or the can ... I guess some just used a brush ...what would be best ?

When you get it done take it over and show em and say it cost you 35 bucks and a sixpack that you drank while you worked on it

andy8190 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 02, 2008, 02:45:09 PM »

i know this is off topic and maybe i should post this on another thread but i just started up the bike and when it idles and runs i notice this clicking/rattling noise coming from the engine, it gets faster and less noticeable as the rpms go up and it gets more distinct as it idles or the rpms go down. what could this be and is it a major problem?

andy8190 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 02, 2008, 02:53:20 PM »

ok another question specifically for mystic 1 prolly. on their website, the company that you gave me, they have right and left side covers for a 500f. will these fit a 550f?

mystic_1 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2008, 02:59:51 PM »

That, I do not know. Never worked on a 550 or 500 personally. TwoTired is, I think, the resident expert on those models.

mystic_1

andy8190 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:03:05 PM »

thanks, any feedback on the engine noise?

WFO · « **Reply #30 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:09:01 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 03:03:05 PM

thanks, any feedback on the engine noise?

What year is it?

andy8190 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:11:17 PM »

it is a 1974 cb550

WFO · « **Reply #32 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:13:16 PM »

Well the clicking is probablt the lifters and the rattle is probably the cam chain have you adjusted either?

andy8190 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:17:34 PM »

no i just recently bought the bike and was trying to get it in running order. my mechanical knowledge is only what i have read on here so pretty much none. i plan on taking it to get a full tune up since i dont know how to do that. when i do take it to get a full tune up what should i tell the guy to do? i dont have the tools needed to do a full tune up i believe.

WFO · « **Reply #34 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:19:49 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 03:17:34 PM

no i just recently bought the bike and was trying to get it in running order. my mechanical knowledge is only what i have read on here so pretty much none. i plan on taking it to get a full tune up since i dont know how to do that. when i do take it to get a full tune up what should i tell the guy to do? i dont have the tools needed to do a full tune up i believe.

Both are easy just refer to you manual hopefully that should quite it down some if you have any noise after that i would just say it's an old bike that's the way it is.

andy8190 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:21:42 PM »

ok, am i gonna need any specialty tools, only tools i have is a mechanic tool set i got from wally world

andy8190 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:23:01 PM »

stupid question but what is the lifters?

WFO · « **Reply #37 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:25:25 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 03:23:01 PM

stupid question but what is the lifters?

tappets, sorry i still use car terms.

andy8190 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:27:30 PM »

ok. i was looking over a manual and it doesnt look like this can abe done with the engine on the frame if i am correct. also i'm not sure if i feel comfortable opening up the engine, i would be worried i would make more problems. lets say i just take it to a mechanic and say i want a full tune up and i want to make sure this this and this is done, what all would i tell him i want done?

WFO · « **Reply #39 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:27:58 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 03:21:42 PM

ok, am i gonna need any specialty tools, only tools i have is a mechanic tool set i got from wally world

Nope that set should do ok you just need to get a feeler gauge it's just an art to retightening the tappets so they stay adjusted.

WFO · « **Reply #40 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:30:05 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 03:27:30 PM

ok. i was looking over a manual and it doesnt look like this can abe done with the engine on the frame if i am correct. also i'm not sure if i feel comfortable opening up the engine, i would be worried i would make more problems. lets say i just take it to a mechanic and say i want a full tune up and i want to make sure this this and this is done, what all would i tell him i want done?

You don't have to take the engine out to adjust the cam chain and tappets but if you feel comfortable taking it to mechanic just tell him a full tune up.

andy8190 · « **Reply #41 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:32:26 PM »

i dont really want to pay anyone to do it but i also want it done right, and with needing the carbs synched prolly and the timing checked and all that i think it would just be bet getting a full tune up. is there a full tune up article or guide out there somewhere? a link would be nice, i will reconsider it if it is detailed enough

WFO · « **Reply #42 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:36:13 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 03:32:26 PM

i dont really want to pay anyone to do it but i also want it done right, and with needing the carbs synched prolly and the timing checked and all that i think it would just be bet getting a full tune up. is there a full tune up article or guide out there somewhere? a link would be nice, i will reconsider it if it is detailed enough

Ask TT the best manual for that bike iam sure he can point you in the right direction.

andy8190 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 02, 2008, 03:43:05 PM »

also what could cause it to smoke sometimes, not a black smoke more of a greyish smoke. when i ran it for a little bit a while ago it smoked after a while and when i stopped it there was smoke coming out of the end of the exhaust like something was burning on the tip.

WFO · « **Reply #44 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:03:43 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 03:43:05 PM

also what could cause it to smoke sometimes, not a black smoke more of a greyish smoke. when i ran it for a little bit a while ago it smoked after a while and when i stopped it there was smoke coming out of the end of the exhaust like something was burning on the tip.

How many miles?

andy8190 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:07:23 PM »

9000 and something according to the odometer.

andy8190 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:11:53 PM »

and if it matters it only comes from the right side exhaust not the left

WFO · « **Reply #47 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:24:25 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 04:11:53 PM

and if it matters it only comes from the right side exhaust not the left

Well it seems you have a bite of oil getting past the rings at start up but it goes away after the engines warms ( not a big deal) up but you need to check the plugs and see what color they are and make sure your carbs are dialed in.

http://www.dansmc.com/Spark_Plugs/Spark_Plugs_catalog.html

andy8190 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:29:44 PM »

im just gonna have to get it fully tuned by a mechanic it seems. just waiting on the petcock i ordered to be delivered so i can ride it to the mechanic

WFO · « **Reply #49 on:** October 02, 2008, 04:34:09 PM »

Quote from: andy8190 on October 02, 2008, 04:29:44 PM

im just gonna have to get it fully tuned by a mechanic it seems. just waiting on the petcock i ordered to be delivered so i can ride it to the mechanic

That's fine but the sooner you jump into this stuff yourself the sooner you save money and get the satisfaction of doing the work yourself not to mention tool collection ( we talked about that already)

. but if your eager to get her road worthy i don't blame you.

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Author Topic: rustoleum paint job (Read 16309 times)