"Dago" Resurrecting a 350F gently
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
Gonna be like xmas all over again ;D ya" old sea salt "
great view mate plenty of thinkin time while on watch : look forward to ya build pics .How long you on shore for , time to get bits done i hope
Gonna be like xmas all over again ;D ya" old sea salt "
great view mate plenty of thinkin time while on watch : look forward to ya build pics .How long you on shore for , time to get bits done i hope 
ronnie
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
Haha thanks, I'll be in for my normal 4 weeks. I work 28days on/ 28 off. Yea hoping to get some actual work done on the front end and frame. Get the tank mounted right so I can move on to the seat. I still need to fit the old battery tray and electronics tray and try to make one unit that is cleaner. I want to keep the 350 side covers, I think the empty area looks awkward on these bikes. Just my opinion though.
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Haha thanks, I'll be in for my normal 4 weeks. I work 28days on/ 28 off. Yea hoping to get some actual work done on the front end and frame. Get the tank mounted right so I can move on to the seat. I still need to fit the old battery tray and electronics tray and try to make one unit that is cleaner. I want to keep the 350 side covers, I think the empty area looks awkward on these bikes. Just my opinion though.
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
So I got my parts taken out, these were just the suspension parts. The calipers, disc's, and triple were in the garage.
I did get the forks disassembled yesterday and I will be going ahead and getting the damper rods drilled out as per instructions of the valves emulators. Cleaned everything up and I'm going to go ahead and soda blast the lowers, calipers, head, rim and hub and start getting things powered. No sure on the color or fork lowers but I know the wheel will be given a shiny brush look and a clear powder.
Didn't get many pictures cause it was a oily messy job! I'll get more, don't worry..
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So I got my parts taken out, these were just the suspension parts. The calipers, disc's, and triple were in the garage.
I did get the forks disassembled yesterday and I will be going ahead and getting the damper rods drilled out as per instructions of the valves emulators. Cleaned everything up and I'm going to go ahead and soda blast the lowers, calipers, head, rim and hub and start getting things powered. No sure on the color or fork lowers but I know the wheel will be given a shiny brush look and a clear powder.
Didn't get many pictures cause it was a oily messy job! I'll get more, don't worry..
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
Right on, man!
Right on, man!
ronnie
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
That's what I'm saying Justin!
So I'm having to get new brake disc rotors cause I didn't do all my research beforehand and they are too big for the rotors. So I'm looking on ebay, and I'm looking at two sets of rotors. Now the first one looks to be the lighter of the two but not sure since its off a CBR1000
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-98-HONDA-CBR1100XX-CBR-1100XX-FRONT-ROTORS-BRAKE-DISC-99-00-01-02-03-/271150226824?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f21d01d88&vxp=mtr
And the second one is from a 93-94 CBR 900rr.. But it "looks" like it would be heavier since it has more metal on it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-Honda-CBR900-CBR900RR-CBR-900RR-Set-Of-Front-Brake-Rotors-Discs-/400407875058?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACBR&hash=item5d3a2b4df2&vxp=mtr
The first one would obiviously be cheaper, but I'm no expert in this. Nothing on Google about weights or differences. So is this just a cosmetic thing or is one better than the other?
That's what I'm saying Justin!
So I'm having to get new brake disc rotors cause I didn't do all my research beforehand and they are too big for the rotors. So I'm looking on ebay, and I'm looking at two sets of rotors. Now the first one looks to be the lighter of the two but not sure since its off a CBR1000
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-98-HONDA-CBR1100XX-CBR-1100XX-FRONT-ROTORS-BRAKE-DISC-99-00-01-02-03-/271150226824?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f21d01d88&vxp=mtr
And the second one is from a 93-94 CBR 900rr.. But it "looks" like it would be heavier since it has more metal on it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-94-Honda-CBR900-CBR900RR-CBR-900RR-Set-Of-Front-Brake-Rotors-Discs-/400407875058?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACBR&hash=item5d3a2b4df2&vxp=mtr
The first one would obiviously be cheaper, but I'm no expert in this. Nothing on Google about weights or differences. So is this just a cosmetic thing or is one better than the other?
ronnie
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
Drilled the extra 5/16" holes in the damper rods.. Chamfered the holes (not pictured) and will be smoothing them out with some emery cloth later tonight. Going to be soda blasting tomorrow sometime all the parts so they can be painted or powdered.
That's all I have for now..
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Drilled the extra 5/16" holes in the damper rods.. Chamfered the holes (not pictured) and will be smoothing them out with some emery cloth later tonight. Going to be soda blasting tomorrow sometime all the parts so they can be painted or powdered.
That's all I have for now..
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
Yes sir, looking good Ronnie!
As far as the rotors: I know it sucks buying parts you don't need. But you might consider getting both sets and selling off the unused ones for a lower price. Or maybe the sellers can weigh them if they have a scale?
Yes sir, looking good Ronnie!
As far as the rotors: I know it sucks buying parts you don't need. But you might consider getting both sets and selling off the unused ones for a lower price. Or maybe the sellers can weigh them if they have a scale?
Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
Ronnie, either set will work on your bike. Dimensionally they are identical, they are just different carriers on them. They weigh no different. I know it's crazy, but they are identical in weight. I have a set of both of them. I actually prefer the cbr900 rotors like you posted, so that's what I always use. Really a matter of preference.
Ronnie, either set will work on your bike. Dimensionally they are identical, they are just different carriers on them. They weigh no different. I know it's crazy, but they are identical in weight. I have a set of both of them. I actually prefer the cbr900 rotors like you posted, so that's what I always use. Really a matter of preference.
ronnie
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Kiley, yea I was actually thinking of just pulling the trigger on the 900s because I didn't think the 1000s would look good next to spokes. Just think the 5 spoke design wouldn't look good next to spoked rim. Maybe if I had mag wheels but that's not the case. So I'll be buying those 900s so I can get that over with.
In other news, got some XL soda media tonight at HF. Getting a blaster tomorrow from a friend, and going to knock out blasting the rim, hub, engine head, and probably the block(I'm not feeling the black anymore and its chipped pretty bad). Also, going to call the two places that I know of that might do powder coating in the morning and get some prices on things and if they charge extra for blasting or if I can prep them myself..
Other than that, I'm just chugging along. Looking to get the fork lowers powdered so I can reassemble them with new goodies. I'm thinking just keeping grey/silver for the color. I thought about doing a gold-ish color but I dont know how I feel just yet..
Kanticoy said:Ronnie, either set will work on your bike. Dimensionally they are identical, they are just different carriers on them. They weigh no different. I know it's crazy, but they are identical in weight. I have a set of both of them. I actually prefer the cbr900 rotors like you posted, so that's what I always use. Really a matter of preference.
Kiley, yea I was actually thinking of just pulling the trigger on the 900s because I didn't think the 1000s would look good next to spokes. Just think the 5 spoke design wouldn't look good next to spoked rim. Maybe if I had mag wheels but that's not the case. So I'll be buying those 900s so I can get that over with.
In other news, got some XL soda media tonight at HF. Getting a blaster tomorrow from a friend, and going to knock out blasting the rim, hub, engine head, and probably the block(I'm not feeling the black anymore and its chipped pretty bad). Also, going to call the two places that I know of that might do powder coating in the morning and get some prices on things and if they charge extra for blasting or if I can prep them myself..
Other than that, I'm just chugging along. Looking to get the fork lowers powdered so I can reassemble them with new goodies. I'm thinking just keeping grey/silver for the color. I thought about doing a gold-ish color but I dont know how I feel just yet..
ronnie
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I ended up stripping one of the damper rod bolts.. Are these things hardened steel? They have grade 8 color, if they are just nickel cadmium plated regular steel. I'm going with the stainless bolts. Or should I just go with the black regular steel bolts? I just don't know how much pressure/force is put on those bolts..
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I ended up stripping one of the damper rod bolts.. Are these things hardened steel? They have grade 8 color, if they are just nickel cadmium plated regular steel. I'm going with the stainless bolts. Or should I just go with the black regular steel bolts? I just don't know how much pressure/force is put on those bolts..
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Ronnie,
I know that your out in Slidell but I had a guy on the westbank do some powdercoating for me and it turned out great. I think that it was "Extreme Powdercoating" maybe. The first guy that did the wheels was in Kenner and it sucked. He did a horrible job man you could see his fingerprints through the clear.
Ronnie,
I know that your out in Slidell but I had a guy on the westbank do some powdercoating for me and it turned out great. I think that it was "Extreme Powdercoating" maybe. The first guy that did the wheels was in Kenner and it sucked. He did a horrible job man you could see his fingerprints through the clear.
ronnie
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
Thanks Clem, I saw them on Google. They are right there in Harvey right? I'm at Corso Inc in Slidell rihg now getting some prices on things. I'll probably get my fork lowers and calipers done here now, and we'll see what it looks like. If it checks out ill keep coming if not, I'll head to the Wank and check out your guy.
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Thanks Clem, I saw them on Google. They are right there in Harvey right? I'm at Corso Inc in Slidell rihg now getting some prices on things. I'll probably get my fork lowers and calipers done here now, and we'll see what it looks like. If it checks out ill keep coming if not, I'll head to the Wank and check out your guy.
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ronnie
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]Got the parts from the powder coater yesterday before I left to go to Mardi Gras in the city. I'll be reassembling come Mon-Tues.
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]Got the parts from the powder coater yesterday before I left to go to Mardi Gras in the city. I'll be reassembling come Mon-Tues.
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Not too sure rich, front end might be rolling haha. But I won't be putting the forks on till the frame and swinger are finished being welded on.. I'm assembling today, and already ran into a hiccup. Off to the marina to use drill press.
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Not too sure rich, front end might be rolling haha. But I won't be putting the forks on till the frame and swinger are finished being welded on.. I'm assembling today, and already ran into a hiccup. Off to the marina to use drill press.
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JustinLonghorn
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Purrdy.
Purrdy.
ronnie
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Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently
I did get the hiccup sorted and I have another one haha! But it's nothing big.. I have to braze/weld the rebound holes in the damper rods since I'm using the valves instead of the damper adjuster. So another trip to the marina to plug them.
To answer you, I'm doing the welding myself. I'll just be doing very minor frame stiffening and putting a brace on the bottom side of the swing arm. Nothing drastic cause I'm not racing but it would be nice to be able to go on a track and not worry about my front end and rear suspension to overcome the frame. But I also know something has to flex ay some point which is why it's going to be minimal. I have faith in the engineers at Honda haha..
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I did get the hiccup sorted and I have another one haha! But it's nothing big.. I have to braze/weld the rebound holes in the damper rods since I'm using the valves instead of the damper adjuster. So another trip to the marina to plug them.
To answer you, I'm doing the welding myself. I'll just be doing very minor frame stiffening and putting a brace on the bottom side of the swing arm. Nothing drastic cause I'm not racing but it would be nice to be able to go on a track and not worry about my front end and rear suspension to overcome the frame. But I also know something has to flex ay some point which is why it's going to be minimal. I have faith in the engineers at Honda haha..
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