Author Topic: If it works good, it looks good...right? (Read 37100 times)

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 08, 2011, 01:43:14 PM »

Thanks for the tip Steve-o. I'm gonna have to see how that tank dent works out before I know if the mount boss can even be used. I guess there is always the 3-m trim cement option though. I bet the proper emblems come up on e-bay from time to time too.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 10, 2011, 06:49:39 PM »

I have started tearing apart the front end for some rebuild and cleanup. Also some other parts like the battery box...pictures show what I had, and with the rust sanded off ready for primer and paint. This picture also includes the tool tray and my fabricated seat bracket.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #52 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:00:51 PM »

My master cylinder had started seeping a little at the handle, so I pulled the brakes for a rebuild and some clean up. Pulled the gauges too for some cosmetic work...Anybody know what that little bracket behind the brake light switch is for?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:17:24 PM »

I used a similar sized roll of masking tape to judge how dented up my gauge buckets were, then hammer and dollied 'em back into shape. Also the gauge bodies in primer. I decided I'm not spending any time on new gauge faces...it's very time consuming dis/re-assembleing those gauges, they work alright, and I don't mind an old bike showing it's age here and there. Every once in a while I will see beautiful women with grey hair.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:35:50 PM »

Here are some shots of my master cylinder rebuild. I found really good tips on this site for getting that darn snap ring out. I lost the link I had to the best one. Basically it said to use the bake lever pivot bolt and a screw driver to lever in the piston. Then you can get at that snap ring with some snap ring pliers. I used some quite long nosed right angle ones that I borrowed from my Harley mechanic buddie. Sorry, no pic. If anyone is having trouble, I will go grab a pic of those pliers 'cuz they really did the trick.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #55 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:45:01 PM »

I decided all the aluminum parts are gonna get stripped of paint and anodizing and get polished...not too shiny though.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #56 on:** February 10, 2011, 07:54:03 PM »

I've found that as far as polishing aluminum, I just like to sand deep gouges with 120 grit sandpaper, rub everything til it's even with a red 3m scotchbrite, then polish with a standard chrome/metal polish. This will leave ya with a slightly brushed but smooth finish. Here are some completed assembly glamor shots...

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:02:32 PM »

A buddy of mine has rented a shop space combined with an apartment. Check out what the previous tenant hasn't got around to moving out yet!

cobrajunkie · « **Reply #58 on:** February 11, 2011, 05:47:28 AM »

I'm almost afraid to ask but is there a story behind the bra that we don't want to know?

MoMo · « **Reply #59 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:13:01 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on February 10, 2011, 07:00:51 PM

My master cylinder had started seeping a little at the handle, so I pulled the brakes for a rebuild and some clean up. Pulled the gauges too for some cosmetic work...Anybody know what that little bracket behind the brake light switch is for?

Just read your build thread, keep up the good work. That bracket holds the brake line in place so it will not loosen...Larry

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #60 on:** February 11, 2011, 01:13:37 PM »

Quote from: cobrajunkie on February 11, 2011, 05:47:28 AM

I'm almost afraid to ask but is there a story behind the bra that we don't want to know?

I told you, I was stripping parts!

...No seriously, the room I am working in was previously occupied by a female room mate. She must have misplaced it and I just found it. Photolar, thanks for the answer.

Stev-o · « **Reply #61 on:** March 12, 2011, 07:10:19 PM »

Is that the best bra story you got?!!?

mrbreeze · « **Reply #62 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:10:43 PM »

Cool rebuild ya' got going. I noticed one thing that I didn't see anyone address so I will. You said the gas cap hinge pins are hard to come by but........you are wrong!!!! Get in touch with Hondaman. He has what you need!!!
Keep up the good work on the bike and this thread.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #63 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:27:27 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 12, 2011, 07:10:19 PM

Is that the best bra story you got?!!?

no, but yah know, dead men tell no tails...

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 12, 2011, 11:29:10 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on March 12, 2011, 11:10:43 PM

Cool rebuild ya' got going. I noticed one thing that I didn't see anyone address so I will. You said the gas cap hinge pins are hard to come by but........you are wrong!!!! Get in touch with Hondaman. He has what you need!!!
Keep up the good work on the bike and this thread.

education is a plus...thank you

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #65 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:06:34 PM »

Here is some progress on some the parts I've been working on...

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:12:44 PM »

Just lots of stripping, sanding, polishing, and a little painting. That top triple tree took a few hours and I didn't even go as far as I have seen others

mrbreeze · « **Reply #67 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:13:46 PM »

Awww yes!!!!...The polishing of the upper triple. I remember it well. Buttload of work......worth every minute fof the final result. This pic is at least 2 years after polishing and I haven't touched it since.

Zaipai · « **Reply #68 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:19:17 PM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 13, 2011, 08:06:34 PM

Here is some progress on some the parts I've been working on...

Not sure what you used for paint here, however if its not a caliper paint or a heat paint its going to discolor a bit getting darker. Ask me how I know

Every thing looks good tho!

.: Scott :.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:23:31 PM »

nice...this is encouraging as I wasn't planning on clear coating my aluminum parts. Did you? Also I like what you did with your handlebar clamp/indicator light thing. I am thinking of losing mine...but I want the bright and oil pressure indicators. I've been thinking about wacking that thing down to just the clamps like this...but then I gotta do something about those indicators.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #70 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:36:04 PM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on March 13, 2011, 08:23:31 PM

nice...this is encouraging as I wasn't planning on clear coating my aluminum parts. Did you? Also I like what you did with your handlebar clamp/indicator light thing. I am thinking of losing mine...but I want the bright and oil pressure indicators. I've been thinking about wacking that thing down to just the clamps like this...but then I gotta do something about those indicators.

I don't see a picture but assume you are talking about an earlier set up with just the clamps and the lights in the gauges. I've seen all kinds of different ways to do it in this club and it just boils down to what you like. I don't recommend clear coating because even if you could get it to stick.....it will yellow out on you in no time. Better to just repolish every now & then.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:37:30 PM »

sorry...things went wonky there...hmm...suddenly having trouble posting pics...keep trying?

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #72 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:41:59 PM »

like this? ...cutting on the black line. But then I realized I could just use the early clamps that don't have the indicator dash...just like you say.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #73 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:44:21 PM »

Yep.....and I've seen people put their lights in the headlight bucket.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #74 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:45:11 PM »

Not sure what you used for paint here, however if its not a caliper paint or a heat paint its going to discolor a bit getting darker. Ask me how I know

Every thing looks good tho!

.: Scott :.
[/quote]thanks Zapai, that is just the bare, slightly polished aluminum, in an odd light.

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Author Topic: If it works good, it looks good...right? (Read 37100 times)