I always run taps thru the holes after painting anyways, but thanks for keepin' an eye out for me! :thumbsup: I just got done with 3 coats...
I layed down a couple light coats of etching primer, letting it dry, then will lay down some primer-surfacer coats.... I also got in touch with...
I went out this morning and welded up a framework to suspend the bike frame from when I paint it... Then proceeded to get out the blaster and have...
Just an update for the thread... I've been busy scrubbing parts in the tank and getting my sandblasting setups ready. I plan to beadblast the...
Very Cool! I like your project... Good Luck and keep us posted. Salvo
I was out cleaning more parts today and noticed that the clutch master cylinder is broken where the handle pivots, it's junk for sure... this...
I like the swingarm treatment! I agree that it is probably better than an all aluminum swingarm.... Is your frame semi or gloss?
Hey Joseph, I just noticed your in AZ, Wherebouts? I'm in Mesa. Also, I was cleaning stuff in the parts tank today using ZEP, That stuff works...
Hey Capn, The link for the factory colors looked nice... The red, white, and blue look alot better when freshly done. On mine those colors are so...
WOW.... I'm speechless! :crazy: Here's a couple of fresh pics, some from the garage and one of the rear brake rotor, this is a shot from the...
Thanks Capn, Any idea what kind of pipes those are in the last pic? I'll check the link out after dinner...
Thanks for the kind words guys! I'll do my best to keep the thread updated with pics and info... Richard, was that the stock/factory paintjob on...
OK, Just an update.... I've been buying stuff on Ebay and draining the wallet. I just scored 2 rear seat cowls but I PAID for them... I am...
No, It didn't run. The last time it was registered to be on the road was back in 2002... Thanks for the encouragement, I am sure it will be sweet...
OK... Well, I've gone to the DMV and gotten my paperwork going and can proceed with the teardown... Here are a few random shots from that ordeal....
OK, Cool! Thanks!
Hey Guys, I was just reading in the March '09 issue of Classic Bike, pg. 100 down at the bottom, this fella says to watch out for frame corrosion...
Can anyone tell me if the '85's came with a clear or a smoked windscreen from the factory...? I'm trying to find a new one and not having much...
Just to toss this idea out there... What about running individual pipes for each cylinder to individual mufflers, kind of like the old hondas...
I was looking at the exhaust chamber testerday and am wondering.... Is the chamber a type of catalytic convertor or no??? As I live in an area...
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