Ok guys, now that I'm back from the middle east its time for me to start phase two of the little CX cafe that could.
Got a lot to do!
-Chop more of the back of the frame off (and any unnecessary brackets)
-Weld brackets to end of frame for the attachment of a “back plate” to seal off bottom back of cowl
-Weld electronics pan to frame
-Weld new flat seat rails to top of frame for seat
-Weld up a seat mounting point at the back
-Weld up mounts for rear sets
-Repaint frame (probably going with “Champagne”)
-Create new rear fender (that sits close to the wheel and mounts near the center/bottom of the frame... similar to the red framed ducati from the Davida ad.)
-Nickel Plate Fuel Tank
-Line Fuel Tank
-Create a new seat pan
-Replace tail light with vintage “stop” light (only ½ inch larger than the present one)
-Repaint motor
-Replace fork seals
-Strip paint off wheels (TBD whether to repaint or to polish)
-Bob fender
-Paint front and rear fenders black
-Repaint brake caliper
-Replace front brake pad
-New master cylinder
-Steel brake line
-Clip ons
-Bar end blinkers
-New clutch and throttle cables
-Brown grips
-Complete rewire. move everything under seat
-Relocate battery to bottom of electronics pan
-New headlight
-Digital speedo/tach
-Figure out how to connect rear sets (CX clutch lever is at the back of the motor, not the side)
-Either get a shorter mirror... and/or put a mirror on the bottom of the front fork. (anyone else see this done? its looks pretty cool... don't know how functional it is tho)
I know it seems like a lot...
Buuut I only need two classes to graduate this semester so I should have enough time to finish it for May.
Now the only problem is gathering up all the parts i need so it doesn't cost a small fortune.
My biggest concern right now is how to get the color i want for the frame. i want it to be champagne... i.e. silvery with a hint of bronzish-gold. the problem I'm running into is that they don't make any heavy duty spay paints in that color (and powder coating is going to put me over budget). I think what i might do is strip the frame, coat it with self etching primer, hit it with several coats of one of the duplicolor champagnes, and then put a good amount of heavy duty clear coat on it. (I have one thats meant to be used when painting wheels... its not duplicolor though... would this have any adverse effect on the color layer?)
Also, I'm gonna be getting a sealed battery. Now its recommended that my bike take a 12v 14ah battery. These things are huge! would it be possible to get one with less amps per hour (and so smaller dimensions) and have the bike run ok? (maybe like 8ah)
Phase Zero:
Phase One:
Got a lot to do!
-Chop more of the back of the frame off (and any unnecessary brackets)
-Weld brackets to end of frame for the attachment of a “back plate” to seal off bottom back of cowl
-Weld electronics pan to frame
-Weld new flat seat rails to top of frame for seat
-Weld up a seat mounting point at the back
-Weld up mounts for rear sets
-Repaint frame (probably going with “Champagne”)
-Create new rear fender (that sits close to the wheel and mounts near the center/bottom of the frame... similar to the red framed ducati from the Davida ad.)
-Nickel Plate Fuel Tank
-Line Fuel Tank
-Create a new seat pan
-Replace tail light with vintage “stop” light (only ½ inch larger than the present one)
-Repaint motor
-Replace fork seals
-Strip paint off wheels (TBD whether to repaint or to polish)
-Bob fender
-Paint front and rear fenders black
-Repaint brake caliper
-Replace front brake pad
-New master cylinder
-Steel brake line
-Clip ons
-Bar end blinkers
-New clutch and throttle cables
-Brown grips
-Complete rewire. move everything under seat
-Relocate battery to bottom of electronics pan
-New headlight
-Digital speedo/tach
-Figure out how to connect rear sets (CX clutch lever is at the back of the motor, not the side)
-Either get a shorter mirror... and/or put a mirror on the bottom of the front fork. (anyone else see this done? its looks pretty cool... don't know how functional it is tho)
I know it seems like a lot...
Buuut I only need two classes to graduate this semester so I should have enough time to finish it for May.
Now the only problem is gathering up all the parts i need so it doesn't cost a small fortune.
My biggest concern right now is how to get the color i want for the frame. i want it to be champagne... i.e. silvery with a hint of bronzish-gold. the problem I'm running into is that they don't make any heavy duty spay paints in that color (and powder coating is going to put me over budget). I think what i might do is strip the frame, coat it with self etching primer, hit it with several coats of one of the duplicolor champagnes, and then put a good amount of heavy duty clear coat on it. (I have one thats meant to be used when painting wheels... its not duplicolor though... would this have any adverse effect on the color layer?)
Also, I'm gonna be getting a sealed battery. Now its recommended that my bike take a 12v 14ah battery. These things are huge! would it be possible to get one with less amps per hour (and so smaller dimensions) and have the bike run ok? (maybe like 8ah)
Phase Zero:
Phase One:
