Author Topic: CB125s "Big Blue" is UN-DONE! (Read 57449 times)

Tintop · « **Reply #100 on:** September 10, 2011, 05:19:39 AM »

OK, didn't realize that they already had an internal, learn something new on here every day.

If the GNRS is going to be the alloy bike's coming out party, may have to see if I can get back down for the occasion.

Flying J · « **Reply #101 on:** September 10, 2011, 08:51:04 AM »

That's the goal. I'm going to try and make it to pomona and the autorama in sacramento the next weekend.
Maybe I should enter big blue, what category do you think that would go in? Lol

Tintop · « **Reply #102 on:** September 10, 2011, 01:33:20 PM »

Quote from: ffJMoore on September 10, 2011, 08:51:04 AM

That's the goal. I'm going to try and make it to pomona and the autorama in sacramento the next weekend.
Maybe I should enter big blue, what category do you think that would go in? Lol

Non V-Twin Midget Sport Bike

Flying J · « **Reply #103 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:13:34 PM »

little teaser from the paint guy today. What do you think about the pin stripes Tintop or anybody else, if anybody else is following along. Its not what i was thinking but it looks ok. I pick them up tomorrow. Ill set them on the bike for a minute to make sure things all work and then its off to the upholstery guy.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #104 on:** September 20, 2011, 09:20:10 PM »

Wow, looks great.....

curemode2002 · « **Reply #105 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:34:07 AM »

Nice! I really like that style reminds me of the SS stripes on the 60's-70's Chevy muscle cars. I may have to steal this idea for my bike.

Flying J · « **Reply #106 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:55:25 AM »

Still waiting on my headlight bucket, front fender and matching helmet. But after i eat lunch its off to the upholstery guy.

Tintop · « **Reply #107 on:** September 21, 2011, 03:31:51 PM »

That seat come out great ffj. Your rework of the contours really suits the bike.

As for the stripe, maybe a silver pin stripe would have also worked, but your painter did a very nice job. I'd leave it alone at this point.

Flying J · « **Reply #108 on:** September 21, 2011, 05:32:52 PM »

I went with the white because it matched the honda wing on the side. It will look a lot better when i get the pipe wrapped. I dropped it off at the upholstery shop. its going to cost a little more then i wanted but its going to look top notch. The place i took it to always has custom hot rods they are upholstering in the back. Also, not sure if you can tell in the picture but I have started to replace the old blots with new stainless ones.

Tintop · « **Reply #109 on:** September 21, 2011, 06:04:43 PM »

didn't pick up the SS bolts, old eyes I guess.

That licence frame is cool, there were period bike ones at Pomona, should have got one.

Flying J · « **Reply #110 on:** September 23, 2011, 05:24:31 PM »

Back from the upholstery guy but im stuck at work so no progress till sunday. On the list, front fender and headlight, plug in the wiring, put on the foot pegs. Then i need to wrap the exhaust. Monday i think im going to take it to the transmition shop and have the cables shortened. I may be looking for a ne front wheel. I think the hub on this one is shoot.

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Tintop · « **Reply #111 on:** September 23, 2011, 05:51:36 PM »

The seat looks great, very nice job. I should ship you down my seat, and have your guy redo it.

kirkn · « **Reply #112 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:11:10 AM »

Quote from: ffJMoore on September 23, 2011, 05:24:31 PM

Then i need to wrap the exhaust.

Well, I'm sorry, but that's like Michelangelo looking up at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and saying - ahhh, just give it a lick of paint and it'll be good...

All that outstanding work, bodywork, seat, clip-ons, engine cosmetics, then to just wrap the exhaust. Seems like you're giving up just as the finish line is in sight!

Have a pipe custom bent, have the existing one powdercoated or Jet-Hot coated, even just rattle-can the whole thing high-heat BBQ black, but DON'T just go for the burlap header look!

*off soapbox*

Sure is a great-looking machine!!

Kirk

Flying J · « **Reply #113 on:** September 24, 2011, 10:31:36 AM »

I hear you. If its any consolation the header wrap is black. I dont care for header wrap, but i hate header wrap and any color then black. i always looks like a broken arm or like your dragging a mummies leg under your bike. My problem is this pipe is shoot. there is no saving the rusty area. I need to get the back on the raod and the black wrap is the quickest solution that will look presentable. I do have plans on building a new pipe. basically the same thing but made from stainless. But wait and see what it looks like with the wrap, i think it will look pretty good.

I really appreciate the input, I like to hear what other people REALLY think, not just telling every body that there latest mod to their bike looks great. Because some of the stuff people do to their bikes looks like #$%*. And a tan wrapped header is one of them.

Tintop · « **Reply #114 on:** September 24, 2011, 02:33:49 PM »

Well I'm not to keen on the white header wrap in the last photo, but the multiple exhaust tips is interesting.

Coyote13 · « **Reply #115 on:** September 25, 2011, 10:56:03 AM »

That really does look awesome ff, and I AM a fan of header wrap (don't judge) so.....PROCEED!

Tintop · « **Reply #116 on:** September 25, 2011, 03:04:39 PM »

Saw one of these today ffj, not nearly as nicely done as yours.

Oh, and yes it had header wrap, beige

, black would have worked better, and a trick 1/2 scale 'slip on'. Got to remember to take the camera.

Flying J · « **Reply #117 on:** September 25, 2011, 05:59:59 PM »

Getting closer. still on the list, wrap header, chain and guard, lower front fender and possibly tac. Drill and mount blinkers.

Flying J · « **Reply #118 on:** September 25, 2011, 06:14:24 PM »

oh and my helmet. Need to be re lined.

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Flying J · « **Reply #119 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:33:47 PM »

Headers wrapped, chain and chain guard on. Need to put fluid in the forks and finish the left handle bar and its basically done. I need to replace the front wheel, the drum was rusty and pitted so the brake is really spongy and doesn't work well.
Im pretty happy with the look of the black wrap.

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Retro Rocket · « **Reply #120 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:36:36 PM »

Love the minimalist look of that bike FFJ, now go stick an XR650 motor in there and hold on......

Flying J · « **Reply #121 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:39:01 PM »

I think that would rip itself right out of the frame.

Next week im going to strip all the cable off and send them to motion pro to have some shorter ones made up.

Flying J · « **Reply #122 on:** September 28, 2011, 02:32:36 PM »

Brought home another one

could not pass on the price. Came with a partial complete motor and exhaust

Coyote13 · « **Reply #123 on:** September 28, 2011, 02:52:09 PM »

You need help ff.

Ah, I'm just jealous.

esquire · « **Reply #124 on:** September 28, 2011, 02:59:00 PM »

I love these small bikes. I had a 71 Trail 90 for a while, but at the time I wasn't looking for a project and the previous owner had run it into the ground using it as a dirtbike. It needed a complete rebuild, but I rode it rat as hell and it just stopped working one day. I wish I hadn't gotten rid of it and just turned it into a tiny little cafe racer.

Love the bike, though!

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