TEASER!! FastDoc did it again :-) - Page 3

FastDoc · 08-25-2011, 04:07 PM

The oil under it is leftover from the BSA :roll: .

The Honda does not leak. 8)

FastDoc · 08-25-2011, 11:30 PM

It's in for paint.

I brought it to the same guy who painted my Yamaha XS400 and my GS750. He does good work and quoted me $200. I provided the paint and clearcoat and other stuff. $125. Not too bad, I don't think?

SpudRider · 08-26-2011, 12:42 AM

That guy did a great paint job on your other bikes, Doc.

Please post lots of photos after the paint job is done!

Spud

Weldangrind · 08-26-2011, 10:32 AM

That seems like a fair price. Thanks for the pic.

FastDoc · 08-27-2011, 03:24 PM

The paint is on, and Matt is going to have the bike back together tomorrow for me to pick it up. As usual he did such a nice job I increased his pay by $50.

The paint looks fresh factory. The whole bike will be near-concours quality when put back together.

The cell phone pics in the flourescently lit paint booth don't do it justice, but you get the idea.

This is Matt.

Removed bits and pieces.

Matt's father and mentor and locally famaous hot rod builder, Dell.

The proud painter.

I can't wait for them to get it together!

SpudRider · 08-28-2011, 12:39 AM

It's always a pleasure to witness the work of a craftsman!

P.S. I hate to say it, but Dell dresses worse than I! 8O

Spud

MICRider · 08-28-2011, 07:27 AM

Shiny!

What kind of paint did you use Doc, was it a catalyzed polyurethane? Gonna look super sharp! 8)

FastDoc · 08-28-2011, 10:38 AM

Dell calls that his church shirt because it's holy. Fortunatly his actual chuch shirt is much nicer. Both men are fine craftsman.

I don't know what the paint is called. It's a base coat/clear coat custom matched to the bike by a local craftsman at an automotive paint shop. I can find out if you like. All I know is I needed paint, hardener, clearcoat, and maybe another can of another magic potion. $125 out the door. :wink:

Weldangrind · 08-28-2011, 12:19 PM

The paint looks great! That bike hoist would be a real pleasure to work with.

SpudRider · 08-28-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Dell calls that his church shirt because it's holy. Fortunatly his actual chuch shirt is much nicer. Both men are fine craftsman.

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I was just kidding a bit; I hope I didn't sound uncharitable. :oops: If one is working with paint, it certainly is best to wear a "church shirt."

Please keep the photos coming, Doc!

Spud

MICRider · 08-28-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

Dell calls that his church shirt because it's holy. Fortunatly his actual chuch shirt is much nicer. Both men are fine craftsman.

I don't know what the paint is called. It's a base coat/clear coat custom matched to the bike by a local craftsman at an automotive paint shop. I can find out if you like. All I know is I needed paint, hardener, clearcoat, and maybe another can of another magic potion. $125 out the door. :wink:

It's ok Doc, I was just curious. Paint looks great! Judging by the fact that you had more than one can, I'm guessing it's catalyzed polyurethane, best stuff for auto/bike painting IMHO

. Cant wait to see it reassembled!

FastDoc · 09-01-2011, 12:14 PM

Update on this little gem. 8)

I have 300 miles on it since the restoration and I like it very much. 8)

I had some issues with sticking throttle slides but I think I have that sorted.

I repainted the kick and centerstands and the taillight housing (they were all black. Kryrlon Fusion to the rescue, again!)

Even 'flogging' it, on a 50 mile ride in the wind and the hills, which required a lot of full throttle 7,000+ RPM riding it returned 70 MPG. I'm sure in routine commuting, especially if it's not windy, at speeds of 55 and less I can get 80 MPG. :P

I get a lot of compliments on it.

I think I will take the advise of my buddy and motorcycloe shop owner Andy and keep it for a while.

It will only go up in value, with it's collector vehicle plates it costs me nothing to have around, and being a Honda with only 3,600 miles on it I don't expect it to break any time soon.

FastDoc · 09-01-2011, 03:50 PM

So cute! :P

Weldangrind · 09-01-2011, 09:29 PM

Again, sweet old bike. Did you flirt with the idea of removing the center stand?

SpudRider · 09-01-2011, 11:07 PM

The bike looks beautiful! Matt did a superb paint job!

Spud

08-25-2011, 04:07 PM	#31
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The oil under it is leftover from the BSA :roll: . The Honda does not leak. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-25-2011, 11:30 PM	#32
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's in for paint. I brought it to the same guy who painted my Yamaha XS400 and my GS750. He does good work and quoted me $200. I provided the paint and clearcoat and other stuff. $125. Not too bad, I don't think? __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-26-2011, 12:42 AM	#33
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That guy did a great paint job on your other bikes, Doc. Please post lots of photos after the paint job is done! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-26-2011, 10:32 AM	#34
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That seems like a fair price. Thanks for the pic. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-27-2011, 03:24 PM	#35
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The paint is on, and Matt is going to have the bike back together tomorrow for me to pick it up. As usual he did such a nice job I increased his pay by $50. The paint looks fresh factory. The whole bike will be near-concours quality when put back together. The cell phone pics in the flourescently lit paint booth don't do it justice, but you get the idea. This is Matt. Removed bits and pieces. Matt's father and mentor and locally famaous hot rod builder, Dell. The proud painter. I can't wait for them to get it together! __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-28-2011, 12:39 AM	#36
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	It's always a pleasure to witness the work of a craftsman! P.S. I hate to say it, but Dell dresses worse than I! 8O Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-28-2011, 07:27 AM	#37
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Shiny! What kind of paint did you use Doc, was it a catalyzed polyurethane? Gonna look super sharp! 8)
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08-28-2011, 10:38 AM	#38
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Dell calls that his church shirt because it's holy. Fortunatly his actual chuch shirt is much nicer. Both men are fine craftsman. I don't know what the paint is called. It's a base coat/clear coat custom matched to the bike by a local craftsman at an automotive paint shop. I can find out if you like. All I know is I needed paint, hardener, clearcoat, and maybe another can of another magic potion. $125 out the door. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-28-2011, 12:19 PM	#39
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The paint looks great! That bike hoist would be a real pleasure to work with. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-01-2011, 12:14 PM	#42
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Update on this little gem. 8) I have 300 miles on it since the restoration and I like it very much. 8) I had some issues with sticking throttle slides but I think I have that sorted. I repainted the kick and centerstands and the taillight housing (they were all black. Kryrlon Fusion to the rescue, again!) Even 'flogging' it, on a 50 mile ride in the wind and the hills, which required a lot of full throttle 7,000+ RPM riding it returned 70 MPG. I'm sure in routine commuting, especially if it's not windy, at speeds of 55 and less I can get 80 MPG. :P I get a lot of compliments on it. I think I will take the advise of my buddy and motorcycloe shop owner Andy and keep it for a while. It will only go up in value, with it's collector vehicle plates it costs me nothing to have around, and being a Honda with only 3,600 miles on it I don't expect it to break any time soon. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-01-2011, 03:50 PM	#43
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	So cute! :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-01-2011, 09:29 PM	#44
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Again, sweet old bike. Did you flirt with the idea of removing the center stand? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-01-2011, 11:07 PM	#45
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The bike looks beautiful! Matt did a superb paint job! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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