Begyed13 said:also.... anyone have any idea about what these wires are for specifically. i have the wiring diagram but it doesnt look like these are stock. Im pretty sure it has to do with the head light and turn signals because those are not working at the moment.... sorry that this is so vague but its the same for me.
trav867 said:Hey, my first time posting.. my first bike build, it's an 82 cm450c. Only a few things left to do- a few frame tabs to cut off, installing a kicker this winter... bought this and an 81 cm400c on craigslist for $300 each. Got the 400 running and laid it down, hit a mailbox the 3rd time out.
Off work for 4 weeks, I took the 450 down to the frame and sprayed it. Picked up the wheels for $30 each at a salvage yard. Rebuilt the carbs, added pod filters- runs a little lean but pretty well. 2 into 1 exhaust from ebay and emgo handlebars. Rebuilt the front caliper, replaced brake and throttle cables. Found a pretty cool headlight bucket too.
The seat is an airtech cb750 from craigslist, the tank is a junkyard 750 supersport.
$20 spray can paint job that looks like it cost at least $35!
Couple more photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/travistetzlaff/sets/72157627477053973/with/6113345282/
Tom1986 said:Last December I purchased cb450 nighthawk, its not really a CM400 but its close enough.
Its now close to the finished result, and i will post again when its completely done.
I feel bad no one has responded. I however have no experience with such things. Lots of engine paint works on this forum, perhaps a search is in order.callmesb said:Any advice on cleaning an assembled engine? The inside is clean and ready to go, but the outside could use a little TLC. I was considering 00 gauge steel wool, but I don't want to ruin the finish on the transmission covers. I've also heard of people using coke a cola and citrus juice and a toothbrush.
callmesb said:Any advice on cleaning an assembled engine? The inside is clean and ready to go, but the outside could use a little TLC. I was considering 00 gauge steel wool, but I don't want to ruin the finish on the transmission covers. I've also heard of people using coke a cola and citrus juice and a toothbrush.
Brent said:I use Dawn dish soap, scalding hot water and a couple long brissel brushes, long enough to reach the bottoms of the fins and elbow grease. One for greasy areas, one for everything else and finishing, might need a small brush for the chain gear area.
Duchat said:I think that your wtf is impressive but it needs the engine painted. Lets down the great paint job.