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[irishbones]

I generaly don't use anything just give them a regular rub with autosol. I don't believe in lacquer or light lube as it just attracts the dirt! Do you have any suggestions?

 

[Maritime]

Shark hide is supposed to be great but it is bloody hard to find, it's for protecting alloy on ships and protects really well. I have seen some bike parts that members have used it on and they look great years after. I only found one dealer for it in Canada and it was way to expensive to get it shipped to me. I am hoping to get some on my next long trip state side.

 

[irishbones]

Never heard of it! Is it a polish or clear coat?

 

[Maritime]

It's like a polish I believe or paste you rub on, buff off, all I know is it is considered a dangerous good and a container worth $20 bucks would have cost me $120 to ship it from NFLD to NB. It may be available in the UK, you can google it to find distributors.

 

[Maritime]

Link:
http://www.sharkhide.com/sharkhide_metal_protectant.htm

 

[irishbones]

It sounds good alright. I see what you mean about the price they have it on amazon for $59 a quart. Might be worth getting a few mates to go in on it. It would be worth 15-20 bucks if it lasted5-6 years!

 

[Maritime]

Kiley, AKA Kanticoy swears by it and I have seen his polished parts on his bikes that are ridden and still shiney after a couple years. I am going to grab some from his supplier the next time I get to visit him.

 

[irishbones]

I'll have a chat with the lads and see how they're fixed for getting a communal bottle ;D

 

[canyoncarver]

Really nice work on the seatpan idea. Tank and forks look great too.

 

[Scruffy]

Too bad you aren't state side, those lines would make you some easy beer money. Nice job.

 

[irishbones]

Thanks lads.it's the little attention to detail that makes the bike original! Of course having access to some machinery helps!

 

[irishbones]

This is where I am at the moment.The frame is primed and painted, the engine is washed down and the wheels are waiting for the new spokes to be fitted.

 

[irishbones]

I'm getting rid of all the honda badges on the casings. it'll just have the metal id plate on the stem..

 

[irishbones]

takes a bit of work!!

 

[onetruepunk87]

Looking good, I love all the different ways people take on the CM400.

 

[kevcorks]

Looks great, how have you got the Honda sign off the casing and polished it up?

Anything special or just a bit of elbow grease? Lol^-^

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[irishbones]

Used a grinder to remove all but a hint of emblem evenly around then used a worn light sanding disc again on the grinder ah then went at whole cover with wet and dry stepping all the way up to 1500 or2000! And polished with autosol! A bit of work but worth it I think!

 

[canyoncarver]

that's dedication

 

[irishbones]

I see your in the middle of a build canyon.l hope my internals are ok after seeing yours

 

[HandMeDownHawk]

Love the work so far, can't wait to see where you end up taking the bike!