JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project
The bike is looking great, sir. I can dig it.
The bike is looking great, sir. I can dig it.
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Done! Ride Report.
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cyclhed
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project
Thank you sir! My seat cover and foam should arrive in a few days. I just ordered a bunch of rubber bits and an LED tail light.
I kick it through to check the clearance of the kicker arm and the sound I got was amazing. That pipe is gonna play a mean tune!
JustinLonghorn said:
Thank you sir! My seat cover and foam should arrive in a few days. I just ordered a bunch of rubber bits and an LED tail light.
I kick it through to check the clearance of the kicker arm and the sound I got was amazing. That pipe is gonna play a mean tune!
notabmw1
New Member
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project
All of the finishes look great, however there is too many color combinations going on. Either the tank/fender color needs to be changed, or the orange on the engine need to be changed, that's just my opinion. I would either go with a black tank with stripes matching the engine color... or.... who knows.
All of the finishes look great, however there is too many color combinations going on. Either the tank/fender color needs to be changed, or the orange on the engine need to be changed, that's just my opinion. I would either go with a black tank with stripes matching the engine color... or.... who knows.
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project
IDK depends on the graphic. I dont think white...maybe black and gold, in order to try to tie the whole thing together. you have got alot of colors going on there to work with already. so not white.
I just got the tank badge I designed back from the printer its a vinyl so I gotta wet sand tank down, respray, stick vinyl and re-clear. This time Im gonna try UV protection gloss, wet sand and then a different Rustoleum clear Matte than the stuff I used last time. hope new matte is tougher than the stuff I have on tank now.
IDK depends on the graphic. I dont think white...maybe black and gold, in order to try to tie the whole thing together. you have got alot of colors going on there to work with already. so not white.
I just got the tank badge I designed back from the printer its a vinyl so I gotta wet sand tank down, respray, stick vinyl and re-clear. This time Im gonna try UV protection gloss, wet sand and then a different Rustoleum clear Matte than the stuff I used last time. hope new matte is tougher than the stuff I have on tank now.
cyclhed said:
cyclhed
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project
OK weekend update...I received the LED tail light I ordered and mounted it and built a short harness to wire it. The mounting holes lined up with the original holes in the fender so I didn't need to drill it.
I also finished connecting the ignition system wiring to the coils and put some MSD terminals and boots on the coil ends of the plug wires.
Installed the throttle and clutch cables after freeing them up.
Today I'll pick up some fuel line and the throttle tube I ordered from the Honda shop. I installed the tank and put some fuel in and it's leak free except for the valve, I have some new seals coming for that.
So it's alsmost ready to light her up.
Oh and I did decide to repaint the tins once I get the bike sorted.
OK weekend update...I received the LED tail light I ordered and mounted it and built a short harness to wire it. The mounting holes lined up with the original holes in the fender so I didn't need to drill it.
I also finished connecting the ignition system wiring to the coils and put some MSD terminals and boots on the coil ends of the plug wires.
Installed the throttle and clutch cables after freeing them up.
Today I'll pick up some fuel line and the throttle tube I ordered from the Honda shop. I installed the tank and put some fuel in and it's leak free except for the valve, I have some new seals coming for that.
So it's alsmost ready to light her up.
Oh and I did decide to repaint the tins once I get the bike sorted.
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cyclhed
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
Weekend update:
Seat cover installed, gauges installed with new rubber, built a mounting tab for the pipe and finished welding it up, clutch cable, levers polished and funky white gran turismo grips installed, fuel valve cleaned and new seals installed and fuel hose installed.
My bro finished the red urethane upper shock bushings.
Left to do: Install front brake cable and linkage, front fender and head light. Adjust carburetors.
Weekend update:
Seat cover installed, gauges installed with new rubber, built a mounting tab for the pipe and finished welding it up, clutch cable, levers polished and funky white gran turismo grips installed, fuel valve cleaned and new seals installed and fuel hose installed.
My bro finished the red urethane upper shock bushings.
Left to do: Install front brake cable and linkage, front fender and head light. Adjust carburetors.
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cyclhed
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
Shocks are cleaned and painted and upper urethane bushings installed.
I rode the bike today up and down my driveway after adjusting the carbs. It is scary fast and ridiculously loud. Time to install a muff in the pipe.
Shocks are cleaned and painted and upper urethane bushings installed.
I rode the bike today up and down my driveway after adjusting the carbs. It is scary fast and ridiculously loud. Time to install a muff in the pipe.
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cyclhed
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
Okay I got the color changed today. I painted the tins the same color as the engine so it will look much better now. I'll get it all put together this weekend and post some glam shots soon. Things to do are put a muffler in the pipe and weld a foot on the kickstand. I checked the ignition timing today and found it off some so I adjusted it and it should run even better now. I'll post a flyby video of the bike running at full chat when it get it fully sorted.
Okay I got the color changed today. I painted the tins the same color as the engine so it will look much better now. I'll get it all put together this weekend and post some glam shots soon. Things to do are put a muffler in the pipe and weld a foot on the kickstand. I checked the ignition timing today and found it off some so I adjusted it and it should run even better now. I'll post a flyby video of the bike running at full chat when it get it fully sorted.
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FlyinRyan350
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
There it is, much better color combo! Beauty bike mate, any plans on putting side covers back on?
There it is, much better color combo! Beauty bike mate, any plans on putting side covers back on?
cyclhed
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
Thanks, yes I got it matched up. Yes I will put the side covers on, but I painted them with a white base coat and then shot some of this engine metallic and it crinkled up - it's not compatible or it wasn't dry completely. I need to sand the covers again and start over with the paint on them.FlyinRyan350 said:
cyclhed
Been Around the Block
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
These arrived today: I scored a new set of12-1204B Progressive shocks for $75 on ebay! One of the plastic covers was broken so the seller had them listed as a blem. I would leave the covers off anyway. Ordered a set of Progressive springs 75/120's for $60 off amazon. Also scored this fork brace for $10!
These arrived today: I scored a new set of12-1204B Progressive shocks for $75 on ebay! One of the plastic covers was broken so the seller had them listed as a blem. I would leave the covers off anyway. Ordered a set of Progressive springs 75/120's for $60 off amazon. Also scored this fork brace for $10!
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DuckHunterJon
Active Member
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
Just have to say, this project makes me way to chuck my project in the dumpster an go find an sl. Looking awesome!!
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Just have to say, this project makes me way to chuck my project in the dumpster an go find an sl. Looking awesome!!
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Foxriderar77
New Member
Re: SL350 Super Moto-Sport Project - It's Alive (video)
That paint is awesome, what type of set up are you using for painting? I assume you have a booth and stuff. Honda twins run so much better properly timed, don't they?
That paint is awesome, what type of set up are you using for painting? I assume you have a booth and stuff. Honda twins run so much better properly timed, don't they?
