Nixon, 1972 Honda CL450 Scrambler Refurb

I finished stripping and cleaning all of the engine cases and covers. I put the bottom end back together and it is now ready for paint.

Crankshaft and transmission installed.
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Kickstart shaft installed>
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Case bolts labeled
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Hondabond applied, cases mated, and bolts torqued.
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JustinLonghorn said:
This or the Mile Eater for the Thaw?
Lets see, 2 months between posts.... I'd say the mile eater!

But Mike is doing things right and has no need to rush.


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Ha! Yeah, I will try and get this done for The Thaw. If not, I'll be on the old Couch Rocket. I'm going to need a couple warm days to get the paint sprayed.
 
If the budget provides... I would ship the parts needing blast cleaned to RestoCycle Niles is a professional and will do you right... the metal will be so nice you will hate to paint it.

Look for the banner on the home page or search it and look at his work. Truly the best method.


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Masking done.

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I also got another part in the mail. I hope the product lives up to the fancy packaging. It sure looks a lot better than the Pamco ignition.

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Blacking it out then? Similar to what you had with the brushed metal accent on the covers? Let me know how that Charlie's electronic ignition works. That's next on my list. But my points are doing so good right now.


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Yep! Plan on keeping the same look. I'm just trying to do a better job of painting it this time.
 
I actually just read an article about Charlies Place in Cycle World. Seems like a pretty ligit operation.
 
2 Halls effect sensors placed at the right angle, on a plate cut to the right size, with a spinny magnet isn't the most complex mechanism. Totally something you can make yourself. ;)
 
Flugtechnik said:
Yep! Plan on keeping the same look. I'm just trying to do a better job of painting it this time.

Except RED this time right?!?! ;D

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irk miller said:
2 Halls effect sensors placed at the right angle, on a plate cut to the right size, with a spinny magnet isn't the most complex mechanism. Totally something you can make yourself. ;)

Yes, but E isn't cool enough to package his work in a tin that looks like artisanal beard cream.
 
Applied the brushed finish to the new cam covers and the new oil filter housing. Sprayed those pieces with clear. Then painted the front sprocket cover as a test piece to make sure it turned out nice before painting the entire engine.

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