Author Topic: My project thus far. "Elsa" (Read 84327 times)

Inkscars · « **Reply #50 on:** March 05, 2009, 02:40:29 PM »

Ok so, last night I gearing up to do my fork seals (that I hadn't bought yet.) I do loads of reading on the site and started getting pretty scared. What with all this talk of broom handles and all that business. SO so so.... I get out to the garage and find my appropriate tools and get down to business. I pull the bleeder screws out and hardly and fluid came out at all. It was grim. I grabbed the lower fork and pushed up until a small "gob" of something came out and then maybe oh, let's say 3 or 4 tablespoons of fluid came out. I put the bleeder back in and pulled the allen/hex whatever, out of the bottom of the "right" fork. with little to no argument, it came off. Then I move to the left one, which it seemed was the one everyone has trouble with. Since my wheels and caliper and all that are off, I begin to perform the same task I just did. Uh, it came apart easier than the other side. I'm not really sure what to say. Maybe someone has already been in there? I don't know. Anyway, I went down the the local shop to retrieve my good as new wheels and tires and decided to just give him my business instead of schmebay.
I tell him I get paid at midnight and that I'll gladly pay him tomorrow for a cheeseburger today. He chuckled and accepts. I get the # for a local guy that's gonna pro-tune/ set up my carbs for my 'new' 4-1 Kerker pipes and then talked with a fella that pulled up on a 67 Norton Commando 850. I figured I wasted enough time and headed out. Well, what can I say, we're slow today, so here's what I did. It's like 80 out so I'm gonna reassemble her tonight!

Inkscars · « **Reply #51 on:** March 05, 2009, 02:41:44 PM »

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #52 on:** March 05, 2009, 06:27:00 PM »

Honestly I have never placed and o-ring chain in kersoene and NOT had the rings fall in pieces all over the floor.

Boil in gear lube? What?!?!?!

Not second guessing you, but I'd be hip to read about that if you have a source.

Never too old to learn.

DollarBill · « **Reply #53 on:** March 05, 2009, 06:29:04 PM »

AND you are freaking OLD Havoc!

Inkscars · « **Reply #54 on:** March 06, 2009, 05:33:34 AM »

This ISN'T the shameless thread boys.
After talking to "Industrial cafe" last night, with some guidance on my axle assemblies. hahahaha I got it put back together. Now I have to adjust my chain, add oil to the forks, install my brake stuff, and do this damn seat.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #55 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:25:00 AM »

artistic dirt placement, same as mine.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #56 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:31:44 AM »

Elsa's lookin good!!

You sure you ain't blind IC?

Believe it or not I actually like the stock paint job.

Inkscars · « **Reply #57 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:51:35 AM »

Listen manchicken. You're not gonna get a front fender if you don't knock it off.
Thanks on the comments, even if it is about my dirt. haha.
That's not the stock paint on my 77. I believe the tank is from like 68-72? I'm not sure. I like the brown metal flake, but I don't want the stripes so I'll have to sacrifice the paint all together.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #58 on:** March 06, 2009, 08:57:49 AM »

Ohhh, see, I like the stripes... I think they're kind of sexy in a streamlined gold/white/black sort of way. (then again I damn near pulled teeth to get the original pinstriping on my tank...)

There's always truck bedliner with a distinct "Tank Girl" theme...

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #59 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:19:10 AM »

Quote from: Kit on March 06, 2009, 08:57:49 AM

Ohhh, see, I like the stripes... I think they're kind of sexy in a streamlined gold/white/black sort of way. (then again I damn near pulled teeth to get the original pinstriping on my tank...)

There's always truck bedliner with a distinct "Tank Girl" theme...

That tacky bedliner $h1T is played out...

Wanna see my Genuine Booga boots, or my hand painted Tank Girl MC jacket w/ TANK buckle (sadly sold it off to Love Saves The Day in NYC when the movie came out... I am a long time fan and knew/worked some with Jaime and Allen back in the good old days)

Inkscars · « **Reply #60 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:22:46 AM »

Well, I've got alot of possibilities right now. I know these things

1. It needs to be flat finish

2. Black, brown, and "frankenstein" green are some of my favorite colors

3. My seat cushion is almost positively going to be zebra print

4. I'm so feckin' broke that it hurts. EVERYWHERE. (my hair is nappy)

5. I have 2 cans flat black paint in rattle cans at the house

So, that said. I had thought about flat finish dark red, and the green, but i don't know.
Black is default and I can always change it later.

What do you think?

Frankenkit · « **Reply #61 on:** March 06, 2009, 09:30:21 AM »

ask martino about rattle-can flat black, he's a fan and did his bobber in it. Scratch it? Repsray! $6.

as long as you're set on her being a ratty, nappy bike, go for it.

oh and 78CAFE, I hate you. I hate and envy you with a passion.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #62 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:21:02 AM »

I think that black and maroon/red primer would be tops.

Could even do the wheels and spokes that way too. Lots of work though.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #63 on:** March 06, 2009, 10:48:53 AM »

pale green frame, flat black tank and seat, with wavy brush stroked, smoky white stripe on each side of them.
like Elsa.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #64 on:** March 06, 2009, 11:08:39 AM »

it's just a quick shot of silver spray, but it's just to show what i'm talking aboot.

Ecosse · « **Reply #65 on:** March 06, 2009, 12:08:07 PM »

Broke? I'm so broke I can't afford to pay attention! Badda Bing!!

I think primer brown with replacement OEM style stripes would look cool. But long term, primer is not meant to be exposed to the elements and metal can rust. But ya could primer it and cover with flat clear rattle can.

Before you mentioned the black hole in your wallet where $$ use to be I was thinking heavy 'flake retro root beer color AND factory stripes. Giving it "is that original color?" looks. Whatever ya do the cool thing is these are always works in progress, well, except mec's. His is perfect... PERFECT I TELL YOU!!!!!!!

Zebra hide: I'm a Ted Nugent fan my self.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #66 on:** March 06, 2009, 01:28:32 PM »

the Nuge is a big hunting advocate... and sorta comes off as a redneck in "Deer and Deer Hunting" magazine.
...don't ask how I know.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 06, 2009, 02:41:57 PM »

Quote from: Industrial Cafe on March 06, 2009, 11:08:39 AM

it's just a quick shot of silver spray, but it's just to show what i'm talking aboot.

Hmmmm.....

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mystic_1

Hush · « **Reply #68 on:** March 06, 2009, 02:47:46 PM »

Dang you got some good stuff cheap Miss!
Will watch this rebuild for sure.....

Ecosse · « **Reply #69 on:** March 06, 2009, 03:28:16 PM »

Why do I have the uneasy feeling you have a collection of zebra bike pix just sitting around Havoc? $:-\$

Mystic's rendering... very cool.

Inkscars · « **Reply #70 on:** March 06, 2009, 03:32:06 PM »

Quote from: Hush on March 06, 2009, 02:47:46 PM

Dang you got some good stuff cheap Miss!
Will watch this rebuild for sure.....

Thanks! hahaha
I'm parting with leftovers. Links under my pic.

NitroHunter · « **Reply #71 on:** March 06, 2009, 03:33:00 PM »

Zebra camo...

Inkscars · « **Reply #72 on:** March 06, 2009, 03:38:35 PM »

These are way cool
haha

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #73 on:** March 06, 2009, 04:42:11 PM »

mystic- that's exactly what I'm talkin about, i just threw some quick paint at a tank.

DarkRider · « **Reply #74 on:** March 06, 2009, 04:47:30 PM »

Isnt that last one Mr breezes bike? lol thought i seen one of those pics as his avatar. Bike is looking good Inkscars

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