07-02-2014, 01:50 AM | #16 |
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Hard to beat that smile!
Good for you for being enthusiastic about the project. She'll learn early that we don't build memories by watching TV.
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07-02-2014, 02:25 AM | #17 |
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Thanks
I placed a bid on these baby's http://www.ebay.com/itm/331245838929 I'll find out in the morning if I've won them Dave |
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07-03-2014, 12:55 AM | #18 |
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Did you score the decals?
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07-03-2014, 01:17 AM | #19 |
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I did
After ordering the plastics I decided I wanted a decal kit right away. Wanted something close to stock but pink. I think these fit the bill perfect 60 bucks after shipping seemed like a lot. But I think it'll look 100 times better Dave |
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07-03-2014, 01:51 AM | #20 |
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I'm looking forward to seeing the final product.
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07-12-2014, 11:50 PM | #21 |
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Still waiting for the parts I ordered to come in.
But found a little time to work on this beast Started taking the handle bars and wheels off The exhause has to come off to get rear wheel off The items to be painted white At this point as I said to the wife "I got a little carried away" Soo yea at this point disassembly is basacly done. I found 3 cracked welds that I will be fixing Being over 30 years old I'm not surprised to find some cracked welds. Just glad I found them now Most of the rest of the bike will be painted black. Frame. Exhaust. Motor if it needs it. Front fork lowers. I'm not sure what to do with rear shock and springs yet. But that will come. Front forks need rebuilt aswell and I think 1 side has a broken spring. Anyways that's today's update Dave |
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07-13-2014, 12:36 AM | #22 |
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Hey Dave, I just drove through your town this week. Made my way from Victoria to Comox on Friday, and then back to Departure Bay. Long day, but it was a beautiful day for a drive up 19.
Castrol Super Clean is your friend for degreasing the frame, just make sure to hose it really well before painting it. Now is a good time to cook the exhaust system. I chuck it in a vise (outdoors) and slowly roast it with a propane torch, allowing the nasty two-stroke oil to billow out. Eventually, it will stop smoking, and then you can allow it to cool, wipe it with some laquer thinner and paint it with heat paint. It'll look like new.
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07-15-2014, 12:00 AM | #23 |
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Excellent drive. Feels a little long on a couple of stretches. But lots to see
I made a little progress today Aside from the 3 cracked welds this frame has been repaired before. Peeled off a few wraps of electrical tape hidden under gas tank area and... Got a little bit of the frame sanded. Go over it some more by hand and with a wire brush Got the handle bars completely sanded and ready for paint Tires came off the rims. I don't want over spray onto the tires. In my eyes this step needed to be done. And started at these with a wire brush. Probably sand by hand aswel Got home and started on the exhaust a little. Using high temp tremclad here Tail pipe Header pipe I also came home to... The air filter came in. It's a chinesse knock off. But the quality is super nice Progress might pick up here for the next little bit aside from the weekend Me and the wife have no kid this weekend and I've been told no working on haileys bike lol. We are planning on going for a ride so I'm not complaining. I tracked the plastics and they should be here in the next day or two. Decal kit is still in Miami and not making much progress lol Stand by for more updates Dave |
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07-15-2014, 12:50 AM | #24 |
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You're making excellent progress. That's a nice air box.
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07-15-2014, 02:08 AM | #25 |
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Nice work! I like that China air box.
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07-16-2014, 12:53 AM | #26 |
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Dident think I'd be posting progress this often but here's what happened today.
I painted the handle bars Got the first coats on the wheels I welded the frame. Did a ton more with wire brush and sanding by hand. And got the first couple coats on I've been working on this during work at breaks lately I got home from work today to an even bigger box with my name on it Plastics made it Decal kit is in canada now I'm really liking the way the exhaust turned out. Most of it is covered by the plastics. But decided to paint it all I sprayed the motor with degreaser and let it soak a bit. Hit it with the hose and I'm happy with how clean it was. Accept one part I had to put at least one coat of paint on the cylinder and head. Tremclad high temp again. That's all for now. There might be an update tomarrow. But it will probably only be the frame and wheels. Hopping to Finnish painting them tomarrow. I also took the auto oiler off today and removed the gear. Noticeable drag turning the pump. Not required anyways. Oil tank missing ect. Planning to just run premix. Dave Last edited by Dave_D; 07-16-2014 at 01:32 AM. |
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07-16-2014, 01:39 AM | #27 |
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Nice work, Dave! The bike will be totally transformed when you're done. I'm looking forward to seeing a before and after pic.
While you have the frame that far apart, I recommend that you repack the steering bearings.
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07-16-2014, 01:42 AM | #28 |
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You did a superb job with all the painting. However, I must say, the exhaust system looks especially nice.
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Quote:
It's still going to need other parts even once it's reassembled but it's getting there Quote:
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07-17-2014, 01:20 AM | #30 |
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Finished painting the frame and wheels today
Mounted the tires I think the wheels look way better white Got home and had a little time to do some assembly Installed the engine Handle bars. Forks. Wheels/tires installed Exhaust Still has a ways to go I did the wiring. Still needs to be tied out of the way better. Slapped the old tank on and took it for a little ride Brake cables still need to be done. And a few other things. Waiting to put plastics on till the decals are here. Maybe tomarrow or Friday But this build might not get an update for a few days now Thanks Dave |
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