CB750F First Project
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rafanomenon
Been Around the Block
msimm43 said:
bring some of that blue into the wheels.. maybe powdered rims? and very little engine dress-up in that blue (it's easy to overdo!)
you'd be on the money.
goodfornothing
Spicey!
HELL YEA! Throw that blue on the rims and it'll look sIcK!
sxecafe
You think the Carpet Pissers did this?
Im super impressed with that little template you have there. Was that a PS creation or did you mock that up from a picture? Either way I really dig the cream and baby blue. Not sure about the frame as I think it might not pop as much as it could but really unique color scheme.
goodfornothing
Spicey!
The Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy in cream is called Biscuit, but it actually looks whiter than it is. I painted my rims with and it looks white to me lol.
goodfornothing
Spicey!
Oh weird. I used this one. The picture is kind of small.
I think the one you used is called Almond. They have white and biscuit as well. The Biscuit looks to be more off-white but it still came out whiter than the cap indicated.
I think the one you used is called Almond. They have white and biscuit as well. The Biscuit looks to be more off-white but it still came out whiter than the cap indicated.
Thanks for all the feedback on the color and paint!
It may be a ways down the road, but we might as well get it out of the way now. When I do get down to painting this, what is the process? I can find out about the cleaning prep work with a search (but I would not be mad if that got listed as well ;D) but what would be the best way to lay down the paint on this?
It would seem like doing the blue first would be the easiest way to start, but I am not sure if I can layer lighter colors over the darker colors. If I didn't want the white pin-stripe between the blue and the cream I would just do the tank in cream and shoot the blue over it. So if I need to shoot 3 colors (white, cream, and blue) what is the best way to set this up in terms of layering the colors and masking the tank?
From what I have seen in other threads the rattle can appliance epoxy for the cream and white will stand up to just about anything. My rattle can options for the blue seem more constrained by durability. Ideally I would like to use a quality automotive paint for the blue.
Does anybody have experience with the Prevail spray gun kit?
http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
I have a friend with a good air compressor. If I got a spray gun from HarborFrieght.com,
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43760
then what else would I need besides the paint and a place to spray? I assume there are things that I would need to clean the gun, and I would need to clear coat.
In the end, would it cost as much as having it painted by a pro?
Any help would be appreciated.
It may be a ways down the road, but we might as well get it out of the way now. When I do get down to painting this, what is the process? I can find out about the cleaning prep work with a search (but I would not be mad if that got listed as well ;D) but what would be the best way to lay down the paint on this?
It would seem like doing the blue first would be the easiest way to start, but I am not sure if I can layer lighter colors over the darker colors. If I didn't want the white pin-stripe between the blue and the cream I would just do the tank in cream and shoot the blue over it. So if I need to shoot 3 colors (white, cream, and blue) what is the best way to set this up in terms of layering the colors and masking the tank?
From what I have seen in other threads the rattle can appliance epoxy for the cream and white will stand up to just about anything. My rattle can options for the blue seem more constrained by durability. Ideally I would like to use a quality automotive paint for the blue.
Does anybody have experience with the Prevail spray gun kit?
http://www.prevalspraygun.com/home.htm
I have a friend with a good air compressor. If I got a spray gun from HarborFrieght.com,
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43760
then what else would I need besides the paint and a place to spray? I assume there are things that I would need to clean the gun, and I would need to clear coat.
In the end, would it cost as much as having it painted by a pro?
Any help would be appreciated.
Another set of polishing before and pictures. Sorry about the shabby pictures, I did not have the good camera.
I have been working on the ignition.
before
<img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vZZxEy5HMKM/Sho3pklzywI/AAAAAAAACUI/4MZkeo0NMT8/s800/photo.jpg" />
After
<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vZZxEy5HMKM/Sho30NzYEiI/AAAAAAAACUQ/cCOV9lHYs8s/s800/photo.jpg" />
It was a bit of a surprise to find out that the top shell of the ignition cylinder seems to be chromed copper. After some light sanding I now a gold-ish/Chrome-ish look happening. A bit of a drag, but live and learn.
I have been working on the ignition.
before
<img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vZZxEy5HMKM/Sho3pklzywI/AAAAAAAACUI/4MZkeo0NMT8/s800/photo.jpg" />
After
<img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_vZZxEy5HMKM/Sho30NzYEiI/AAAAAAAACUQ/cCOV9lHYs8s/s800/photo.jpg" />
It was a bit of a surprise to find out that the top shell of the ignition cylinder seems to be chromed copper. After some light sanding I now a gold-ish/Chrome-ish look happening. A bit of a drag, but live and learn.
It has been a LONG time since I last posted on this thread, but there is new progress. In fact there is a whole new garage.
I moved in the last month so things have been at a stand still for a while, but now the garage is set up and progress is being made again.
First the new set up. It is not to MotoGP standards, but it is ours.
For the most part my engine is in pretty good condition, but the fins on the engine were flaking and looking pretty shabby. So I masked everything off and sprayed it with engine enamel.
the before
and the after
another view
and one more
In hind sight I probably should have spent a bit more time cleaning the engine, but painting is lots more fun then cleaning ;D
I also cleaned up the shock with steel wool. I was really surprised how well they turned out. I will post pictures of that later.
Next up I am going to work on the frame with the angle grinder. Then I can start moching things up. It will be fun to start making it look like a bike again instead of the other way around.
I moved in the last month so things have been at a stand still for a while, but now the garage is set up and progress is being made again.
First the new set up. It is not to MotoGP standards, but it is ours.
For the most part my engine is in pretty good condition, but the fins on the engine were flaking and looking pretty shabby. So I masked everything off and sprayed it with engine enamel.
the before
and the after
another view
and one more
In hind sight I probably should have spent a bit more time cleaning the engine, but painting is lots more fun then cleaning ;D
I also cleaned up the shock with steel wool. I was really surprised how well they turned out. I will post pictures of that later.
Next up I am going to work on the frame with the angle grinder. Then I can start moching things up. It will be fun to start making it look like a bike again instead of the other way around.
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Looks ready to eat pavement and sling gravel brother. Give your monster a body and get to it. Good to see you back to it!
Tonight I got out the angle grinder and started working on the frame. I cut off the air box tabs, the tail section of that extends beyond the cross bar at the back of the frame, the horn mound, and a few other superfluous bits.
My original plan was to cut and grind down the center stand mounts, and just use the kick stand. My thinking being that the center stand weighs a ton, and I find getting the bike up on the center stand to be pain in the ass. But looking at the frame, it might look better cutting off the kick stand and keeping the center stand. Plus there is bonus of the center stand being good for maintenance.
So the question is, do I keep the center stand or the kick stand? Any thoughts?
Also, a bit of wisdom. Grinder sparks will melt little craters in the face of your IPhone. No follow up questions please. Just know that they will.
My original plan was to cut and grind down the center stand mounts, and just use the kick stand. My thinking being that the center stand weighs a ton, and I find getting the bike up on the center stand to be pain in the ass. But looking at the frame, it might look better cutting off the kick stand and keeping the center stand. Plus there is bonus of the center stand being good for maintenance.
So the question is, do I keep the center stand or the kick stand? Any thoughts?
Also, a bit of wisdom. Grinder sparks will melt little craters in the face of your IPhone. No follow up questions please. Just know that they will.
boomshakalaka
Over 1,000 Posts
on my 350 I decided to go with the center stand. Its more rare, its good for maintenance. JRK says that when he had a center stand only bike it was a bitch and you always looked goofy putting it up on the stand, and I def see his point, but I figure Ill have more than one bike soon enough and the next one can have a kick stand if I find Im not a fan of the center stand. Also I dont know why, but center stands always seemed really cafe to me, not sure why as they are quite heavy, but idk they just seem to fit.
rockcitycafe
I make things.
about the ignition, chrome plate is actually 3 metals, a base coat of copper to even out the surface, kind of like a primer, then nickel for durability, and finally a layer of chromium which is very hard but brittle, which protects the nickel and gives the part a really nice color. as far as the center stand, i'd say lose it and make or buy yourself a bike stand, I think they're easier to use than the center stand anyway
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
I'm chopping my center stand off, both for the looks and the weight. for maintenance you could always build <b><a href="http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/bikelift.htm">*this*</a></b> or something like it. I'd hate wrestling that 500 lb gorilla up onto the center stand every time I parked.
