1981 Honda CM400 Build
- Thread starter Drey6
- Start date
Drey6
Over 1,000 Posts
A little mock up after getting the swing arm, the shocks (after a good cleaning), and the re-greased and reassembled front end back on the frame. Tank is still awaiting to be painted whenever I find the time. but it's good to see it on the bike. I can honestly say I'm terrified to put it back together and overly excited to see it all in the end.
Drey6
Over 1,000 Posts
Chopped the front fender to a point on each end and also cut the headlight mount slides down to 5 inches to make room on the forks for the clip-ons. Filed them down and then painted the fender and headlight mounts today. Should also have the front end back together tonight as well.
Attachments
Drey6
Over 1,000 Posts
I scrubbed the crap out of it with degreaser. I used scotchbrite pads, a dish type brush and a toothbrush. To remove the degreaser I used a light mixture of dish soap and water. Then I rinsed it lightly(multiple times), and by hand to avoid soaking it. Used my ahop towells to the the majority of the water off. Let it air dry thouroghly and then taped off what needed to be taped off. I didn't not use a primer since mine was already coated in black fairly okay. But, if I could do it again I would just to be safe. As far as painting it goes I follow the can (except for the curing process of course). So far it's holding up well but it takes forever to dry once you lay all those coats, so do something else for a couple days to let it air dry well. They also sell a clear coat of high temp if I'm not mistake if that is the look you want. Hope this helps!
