Author Topic: Project Nightfire..... LEDs or not? SOLD (Read 17090 times)

the technological J · « **Reply #25 on:** June 21, 2010, 09:25:07 PM »

will soda blasting cut it? im planning on repainting the block and heads will a good soda blast cut it or should i get it glass beaded?

the technological J · « **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2010, 12:01:56 AM »

Quote from: thegabrielj on June 21, 2010, 09:25:07 PM

will soda blasting cut it? im planning on repainting the block and heads will a good soda blast cut it or should i get it glass beaded?

nobody?
oh well i got my tank to my buddy for a repaint hes only charging me cost for it
its gonna pop once he gets another coat of candy blue on it and then some clear

the technological J · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2010, 12:11:00 AM »

by the way all opinions are welcome

CBJoe · « **Reply #28 on:** June 24, 2010, 03:23:09 AM »

Very Nice.... you'll have to post a pick of the tank in sunlight when it's done.

Are you talking soda blasting for the exterior? Or to clean up the ports? Not sure soda has enough grit to get paint off the exterior.

Cheers, joe

the technological J · « **Reply #29 on:** June 24, 2010, 06:01:36 AM »

yeah im using aircraft stripper im mainly worried about it inside the fins.... it doesnt have to be perfect just a clean paintable surface... ive never used either before but i just want something that would clean off the grime well

im debating whether to split the cases and powdercoat the tranny prob a nice black

the technological J · « **Reply #30 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:23:01 PM »

so im digging in the engine and i found that my cam chain sprocket looks different than others i have seen... is there any easy way to tell if my cam is stock?
heres some pics
http://picasaweb.google.com/thegabrielJ/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCJKhoorOqMrwKA&pli=1&gsessionid=MDw8koQ2vXCzyopnCTWJjA#5488664690693528354

oops i was trying to do it like photobucket hang on i'll figure something else out.. got it... i'll post some pics of the cam once it is out

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #31 on:** June 30, 2010, 01:41:18 PM »

oh weird. looks fancy, but I have no idea after that.

the technological J · « **Reply #32 on:** August 08, 2010, 09:46:43 PM »

so i did a ton of work on the engine my buddy polished my heads and ports

lapped the valves and painted the block and head then polished up the fins

in the mean time my buddy who polished the domes painted my tank

i think im gonna polish the fork lowers but what do u think i should do about the engine guards? paint them the same color as the frame? or black? or what?

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 08, 2010, 09:54:17 PM »

Tank paint looks wicked! I like it.

Grnrngr · « **Reply #34 on:** August 09, 2010, 11:13:34 PM »

Looks like it's coming along nicely, and the tank is very nice!! I'd paint the guards black...

traveler · « **Reply #35 on:** August 10, 2010, 04:13:43 AM »

guards black

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 10, 2010, 07:41:09 AM »

I agree, black 'em out or don't put them on.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #37 on:** August 10, 2010, 07:15:19 PM »

Did you ever get that shifting problem figured out? My 550 had a similar problem with finding neutral at a stop. Very notchy and when I could find it it was overly easy to go up into second. I adjusted the clutch properly and the problem went away. I can't speak for the shifting problem between gears however.

the technological J · « **Reply #38 on:** August 10, 2010, 10:06:27 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on August 10, 2010, 07:15:19 PM

Did you ever get that shifting problem figured out? My 550 had a similar problem with finding neutral at a stop. Very notchy and when I could find it it was overly easy to go up into second. I adjusted the clutch properly and the problem went away. I can't speak for the shifting problem between gears however.

i adjusted the clutch and it got better but still hit some phantom neutrals from time to time.... i havnt been on the bike all summer.... i laid it down around memorial day.... and decided to do some work to it and its been slow going but im going to do some serious wrok on it tmrw....... i was taking my time to make sure i did it right the first time.... and some how ripped my base gasket..... cost me a week ... the new one came in and some how i busted a ring.... delayed a week and a half but it came in today.... so hopefully i can get it together really soon.... but like i said i been trying to really take my time and do it right

the technological J · « **Reply #39 on:** August 13, 2010, 09:56:45 PM »

black it is... im working on the duel disk conversion up front its turning into a pain.. i got a 550 speedo gear so we'll see how it all works out

SKTP · « **Reply #40 on:** August 13, 2010, 10:04:46 PM »

I am 99.9% sure that the 550 speedo gear is not required. It gas been discussed quite extensively on the forum and I am pretty sure the FAQ is wrong. You will gave to modify your speedo drive plate and maybe notch your hub. Personally I modified the plate and industrial epoxied it to my hub.

the technological J · « **Reply #41 on:** September 20, 2010, 05:58:22 PM »

project makes me feel good on the road... project black bird...... project shed is full of motorcycle parts...... why must i name this thing.... project is almost ready for the road

mystic_1 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 20, 2010, 06:47:51 PM »

No need to name it. I've always resisted naming mine in spite of suggestions from others to do so.

I do dig the paint job btw. Vaguely reminiscent of a Trans Am or Firebird.

mystic_1

the technological J · « **Reply #43 on:** November 23, 2010, 09:44:19 PM »

so finally got her on the road and she has a couple of oil leaks one around the valve cover and possibly one at the base gasket...... i have to rebuild the master cylinder and i got new forks and seals except they are leaking like crazy.. so need to remedy that... i have some other things to do this winter on her as well im hoping to get one more nice ride outta her before i start my winter changes...

Ouch · « **Reply #44 on:** November 24, 2010, 10:13:51 AM »

It seems most everyone one here loves the summer rides and the winter project lol

love the color and art work...give the painter props!

the technological J · « **Reply #45 on:** November 24, 2010, 11:57:39 AM »

the heated grips come in handy for when i break that protocall

Ouch · « **Reply #46 on:** November 24, 2010, 12:23:31 PM »

...lol...i tried that one year and got frost bite...haven't since then...

the technological J · « **Reply #47 on:** May 08, 2011, 09:12:53 PM »

uggh i decided to pull the engine and just focus on what needed done (redone[am i that lame?]) so the base gasket ended up having a crease in it and thats why it was leaking(from cycle x) and apperently i put the fork seals in upside down....so cycle x is like 2 weeks late with thier shipment... should i get all the surfaces decked to make sure its spot on or what?.... i want to put this bike back together and be done with engine work... uggh

good news is a got an excellent running KO and it will keep me mobile till my K8 get back on the road

the technological J · « **Reply #48 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:32:08 PM »

so i kinda been wasting time and decided to get some LEDs from china(cheap)... actually really cheap.... they were under 2 bucks a peice...... i bought 7
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/130502477736?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
and the local shop sell the exact same thing packaged for 35 a peice... but any way

heres with 1

and heres with 2

dunno if im gonna go all out or save some for another occasion... what do ya think?
if i go all out im thinking 2 to the ground one on the back wheel... i dunno just thinking... just because you can... should you?

Toxic · « **Reply #49 on:** October 20, 2011, 04:13:10 AM »

I'm lovin your build right up until the led lights. You did ask for an opinion. That's mine.

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