Bike Finished and Time to Say Thanks
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Bike Finished and Time to Say Thanks
Guys, many of you have contributed parts and almost everyone here has helped in the advice department. I've gotten a lot of support from this board and the friends I've met on it.
I bought this bike in July 2008 on eBay from Don Ruff, RB had it picked-up and delivered it to me at Barbers last year. It has been almost 1 year since I got it home and took it apart (October 28, 09). Today I put a new ignition on the bike and started it for the first time in many, many years.
I want to thank you guys for all the time and enthusiasm you have towards these old bikes.
Gordon
I bought this bike in July 2008 on eBay from Don Ruff, RB had it picked-up and delivered it to me at Barbers last year. It has been almost 1 year since I got it home and took it apart (October 28, 09). Today I put a new ignition on the bike and started it for the first time in many, many years.
I want to thank you guys for all the time and enthusiasm you have towards these old bikes.
Gordon
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My painter had an impossible time getting Dupont Chromabase made to the right color and flake for the 1974 Firemist Red. He matched it by using 3 stage paint - base (orange and big flake manually added), tinted urethane clear (deep red of the Firemist), and final 3 layers of clear.
The effects were a surprise to me. Look closely at the tank - left and right. In the sun, the tank is Firemist Orange with flake and in the shade - Firemist Red. The differences in color of the original tank below the radiator coolant decal was a deep red and orange where the sun faded.
How many of you painted your 1974 Firemist Red bikes? Anything like this in those colors? I've never seen this before until I rolled it out on the sun for photos and start-up.
Gordon
The effects were a surprise to me. Look closely at the tank - left and right. In the sun, the tank is Firemist Orange with flake and in the shade - Firemist Red. The differences in color of the original tank below the radiator coolant decal was a deep red and orange where the sun faded.
How many of you painted your 1974 Firemist Red bikes? Anything like this in those colors? I've never seen this before until I rolled it out on the sun for photos and start-up.
Gordon
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If there were ever a bike that deserved a mat be placed so the frame stand didn't get scratched, this is the one.
Excellent job!
How did it run and what's the next project?
Excellent job!
How did it run and what's the next project?
1954 Harley ST165 basket in the attic
1972 Suzuki GT750 project in the works
1981 Honda CB750-1000 driver
1982 Honda GL500 easy project
1972 Suzuki GT750 project in the works
1981 Honda CB750-1000 driver
1982 Honda GL500 easy project
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Gordon, candy/metalflake paintjobs tend to change colors with the lighting, and that looks great to me. I'm glad you finally got all of the parts the way you wanted them.
Can't wait to see it in person.
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Can't wait to see it in person.
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Too many bikes, too much time, ENOUGH SPACE, FINALLY! Never enough money.........
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Arne, it did - it started up right away.
I do have three issues though -
One is a leak and I'm thinking I'll have to take the head off and replace it. The temperature sensor is a NOS one, but it's leaking around the threads. I've tightened it to specs, wrapped the threads in teflon, but she still leaks. This head is the original, but I had problems removing the old sensor during tear-down, so I used a tapered tap to chase the threads. I'm going on a head hunt.
Second is the o-ring chain. While I am using the H2 sprocket I had specially milled to clear the bearing cover, the o-ring chain is so wide that I cannot get it to clear the stock, inner exhaust. It has the slightest bit of contact - just a kiss when you roll the wheel. At speeds, the movement and eventual wear of the chain will eat a hole in the side of the pipe. I think it's back to the standard chain and sprocket. I've tried 2 inner pipes and both have this same exact clearance issue with the o-ring.
Third, I've had that seat back to the shop that covered it for me and he cannot get the curved area over the seat lock to look right. This is a new foam and cover from RB, but something about the transition of padding to metal is not like I want it. I'm going to worry about it a lot less and ride it, but I want to solve it.
I don't know if this video will work on here - I did this yesterday.
Regards,
Gordon
http://vholdr.com/forward/emailref/46146
VholdR Video 17
I do have three issues though -
One is a leak and I'm thinking I'll have to take the head off and replace it. The temperature sensor is a NOS one, but it's leaking around the threads. I've tightened it to specs, wrapped the threads in teflon, but she still leaks. This head is the original, but I had problems removing the old sensor during tear-down, so I used a tapered tap to chase the threads. I'm going on a head hunt.
Second is the o-ring chain. While I am using the H2 sprocket I had specially milled to clear the bearing cover, the o-ring chain is so wide that I cannot get it to clear the stock, inner exhaust. It has the slightest bit of contact - just a kiss when you roll the wheel. At speeds, the movement and eventual wear of the chain will eat a hole in the side of the pipe. I think it's back to the standard chain and sprocket. I've tried 2 inner pipes and both have this same exact clearance issue with the o-ring.
Third, I've had that seat back to the shop that covered it for me and he cannot get the curved area over the seat lock to look right. This is a new foam and cover from RB, but something about the transition of padding to metal is not like I want it. I'm going to worry about it a lot less and ride it, but I want to solve it.
I don't know if this video will work on here - I did this yesterday.
Regards,
Gordon
http://vholdr.com/forward/emailref/46146
VholdR Video 17
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