DEET MB5 - Fully Legal

Re: DEET MB5 - Popping Parts

I really hope so. I have plans for other larger parts so I'd like to get the process down before moving on to them.
 
Re: DEET MB5 - Put Away the Wiring Tools!

Put away the wiring tools...all the wiring is complete. At least I think so, can't fully test the headlight until its running but its all wired up and now just waiting on paint.

Finished fitting the H4 bulb today. Honda dealer was able to get a 35/35W H4 bulb for me and only cost $5. ;D I cut the old bulb out of the lens and had to dremel the hole slightly larger to accomodate the H4. I then epoxied it into the hole. Hopefully it'll hold, if not I'll have to figure out another way to mount it. Reused the wiring off the back of the old light so I could use the connectors.

Thanks to everyone for helping with this dilemma.

Bulb cut out

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New one epoxied in and I also use a bit of high temp silicone to ensure no moisture gets in

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Reused stock pigtail

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All done!

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Re: DEET MB5 - Put Away the Wiring Tools!

Looks good, will be interesting to see how well it lights up the road.
 
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frogman said:
Looks good, will be interesting to see how well it lights up the road.

Yeah, not really sure what to expect. Either way I rarely ride in the dark so not a huge issue. As long as it helps me be seen during the day I'll be happy.

doublej said:
How about some fairing kits?

I've been thinking about it actually. :)
 
Re: DEET MB5 - Put Away the Wiring Tools!

Come on, you know the MB5 would be killer with a fairing, not just a bib front one though.
 
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Totally agree. I did up this mockup in photoshop last winter, I think the MB5 could pull it off.

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Re: DEET MB5 - Put Away the Wiring Tools!

This is a Kreidler 2T racer from back in the day. The MB5 chassis is just waiting for this. Put me down for a kit!!!
Got to think about a rear set mock up too. I need to get back to my wiring on the 5 so I can finish it up.
 

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Re: DEET MB5 - Easy Bleeder

I bled the front brake system today. Has to be the easiest one I've ever done. From a completely dry system it took all of five minutes.
 
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There are not enough full fairings on this forum ..................... ;)
 
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Yeah, I totally agree as well. I'm not really a fan of modern faired sport bikes, but I love the look of a vintage bike with a nice fairing.
 
Re: DEET MB5 - Easy Bleeder

i second there needing to be mor fairings on here.. there is nothing better than a nicely hung full fairing (pain in the ass to do too)
 
Re: DEET MB5 - Easy Bleeder

Finally got the front fender fixed up and primed. Took a bit of work to fix the mold issues but still far easier than starting from scratch. Hopefully spray the colour soon.

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Re: DEET MB5 - Small Paint Update

Got a bit of painting done over the weekend. Finished up painting the front fender. Just need to give it a polish in a day or two and then get it mounted. Also got the gold sprayed on the tank, tail and oil cover. I'm hoping to spray the black this coming weekend. Had to install all the mounting rubbers on these parts so that I could install them as they'll be when complete, so the tank and oil cover would line up correctly. That way I can get the stripes to line up correctly over the parts.

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Re: DEET MB5 - Small Paint Update

That's going to be a sweet ride. I'm quite jealous that you've got to start painting, at least with the fender, which turned out great.
 
Re: DEET MB5 - Small Paint Update

Thanks. Got around to mounting the fender tonight. I tried to find some brass acorn nuts but couldn't find any small enough. Was hoping to use brass to tie in a bit of gold down there. Have some chrome ones I'll use in the meantime.

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