Project Gretta....seat action.....
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Docta Jones
Ryan
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Oh man, this thing is looking sooo cool...
Oh man, this thing is looking sooo cool...
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Thanks Docta!
Lots done today guys.
Let's just say this. I rolled her into the shop tonight when I got done...yes that's right, the final assembly has begun!
Took the motor outside today and did the ol' "put the motor on pillows and such and drop the frame on" trick. Works like a charm. i did this after wrapping the frame rails in pipe insulation to protect the paint from my possible f-ups. i also taped up the bottom of the motor a bit to prevent the same.
All of the motor mounting bolts were replaced with stainless versions (I hate old rusty bolts) except for the main long bolt on the bottom. I may buy a piece of stainless stock and thread it to replace this as well.
Then I thoroughly greased all of my new tapered stem bearings and put the forks on. Grade 8 hardware for the shock bolts out back, and bam! she rolls!
After that I decided to put the tail section on to see what she looks like. Tail light finally came in from Taillight King and it's perfect! Looks like a bullet, and I love it.
There were some problems with the first paint on my tank, so I sanded and repainted it (trust me I was bitching!). I took BCBarker's advice and continued the stripe on the side down to the bottom of the tank. Looks MUCH better to me now. The frame will flow right into the tank color. It's a good thing I bought 2 cans of the 2K clear!!! So I shot the clear just as I was leaving the shop tonight to cure while I am at work tomorrow. Just a tip, if you're ever painting raw fiberglass, use an adhesion promoter. I know some have had good results without it, but my tank was gelcoat, and that's where the problems came from. That and my pinstripes got eaten by the clear coat. So I bought the actual 3M stripes from my paint supplier, and they work so much better. Whatever adhesive they have on them is meant to be painted over, so it saves lots of headaches. No worries though, you live and learn.
So on to the show. Here are the progress pics. She is looking DAMNED mean!!! here ya go!
Right after I put her on her legs for the first time:
Back in the shop:
And the finished tail with tail light! Woot! (note this isn't bolted down in the pics, just sat on. That's why it looks a little askew.
)
Well, on to the next one on Friday. She's coming together fast! I ordered a set of Dyna coils today for it, and next comes the wiring! ChrisF is working dilligently on my exhaust and it looks amazing so far! I'll leave it up to him to post progress pics if he so chooses (hint hint Chris!) But it might actually make it to completion before years end knock on wood!
Hope you guys like it so far, and lemme know whatcha think! 8) 8)
Thanks Docta!
Lots done today guys.
Let's just say this. I rolled her into the shop tonight when I got done...yes that's right, the final assembly has begun!
Took the motor outside today and did the ol' "put the motor on pillows and such and drop the frame on" trick. Works like a charm. i did this after wrapping the frame rails in pipe insulation to protect the paint from my possible f-ups. i also taped up the bottom of the motor a bit to prevent the same.
All of the motor mounting bolts were replaced with stainless versions (I hate old rusty bolts) except for the main long bolt on the bottom. I may buy a piece of stainless stock and thread it to replace this as well.
Then I thoroughly greased all of my new tapered stem bearings and put the forks on. Grade 8 hardware for the shock bolts out back, and bam! she rolls!
After that I decided to put the tail section on to see what she looks like. Tail light finally came in from Taillight King and it's perfect! Looks like a bullet, and I love it.
There were some problems with the first paint on my tank, so I sanded and repainted it (trust me I was bitching!). I took BCBarker's advice and continued the stripe on the side down to the bottom of the tank. Looks MUCH better to me now. The frame will flow right into the tank color. It's a good thing I bought 2 cans of the 2K clear!!! So I shot the clear just as I was leaving the shop tonight to cure while I am at work tomorrow. Just a tip, if you're ever painting raw fiberglass, use an adhesion promoter. I know some have had good results without it, but my tank was gelcoat, and that's where the problems came from. That and my pinstripes got eaten by the clear coat. So I bought the actual 3M stripes from my paint supplier, and they work so much better. Whatever adhesive they have on them is meant to be painted over, so it saves lots of headaches. No worries though, you live and learn.
So on to the show. Here are the progress pics. She is looking DAMNED mean!!! here ya go!
Right after I put her on her legs for the first time:
Back in the shop:
And the finished tail with tail light! Woot! (note this isn't bolted down in the pics, just sat on. That's why it looks a little askew.
)
Well, on to the next one on Friday. She's coming together fast! I ordered a set of Dyna coils today for it, and next comes the wiring! ChrisF is working dilligently on my exhaust and it looks amazing so far! I'll leave it up to him to post progress pics if he so chooses (hint hint Chris!) But it might actually make it to completion before years end knock on wood!
Hope you guys like it so far, and lemme know whatcha think! 8) 8)
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Hey thanks Diesel. It looks so long in the pics because the rear wheel is arely on. It actually needs to be moved forward about 2" from there. It should still handle great. It's still a shorter wheelbase than my stock shadow! hanks for lookin!
Hey thanks Diesel. It looks so long in the pics because the rear wheel is arely on. It actually needs to be moved forward about 2" from there. It should still handle great. It's still a shorter wheelbase than my stock shadow! hanks for lookin!
BCBarker
Coast to Coast
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
WOW... This thing is STUPID nice! I can't wait to see a video of how this thing handles! We should have a "Do The Ton" weekend on the Tail of the Dragon. It's the best testing ground for something like this!
Can't wait to see the re-done tank! I had to re-do a tank I did for a Vulcan Bobber I did. The compressor air pressure sank mid clear and it had horrible orange peel. The sand down SUCKED, But in the end it was worth it. My dad always told me, with patients you learn the most.
Now hurry up and FINISH IT!
WOW... This thing is STUPID nice! I can't wait to see a video of how this thing handles! We should have a "Do The Ton" weekend on the Tail of the Dragon. It's the best testing ground for something like this!
Can't wait to see the re-done tank! I had to re-do a tank I did for a Vulcan Bobber I did. The compressor air pressure sank mid clear and it had horrible orange peel. The sand down SUCKED, But in the end it was worth it. My dad always told me, with patients you learn the most.
Now hurry up and FINISH IT!
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Wow Kiley that looks fantastic. I can't believe it's a roller. You disappear for a couple of days and bam! Tail light reminds me of the back end of a rocket. Just tits bro. Well..., just one pointy one. ;D It has a nice retro feel! I love it. Sorry to hear about the tank. Glad it turned out even better the second time. Fine work my friend. Keep it up.
Wow Kiley that looks fantastic. I can't believe it's a roller. You disappear for a couple of days and bam! Tail light reminds me of the back end of a rocket. Just tits bro. Well..., just one pointy one. ;D It has a nice retro feel! I love it. Sorry to hear about the tank. Glad it turned out even better the second time. Fine work my friend. Keep it up.
rjz5400
grummble grumble
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
hell yes this bike has already got me excited about doing something different. and i really want to see it in person. i am in wilmington nc the coast but i went to deals gap with my r6 a couple of years ago and i cant wait to go there again. lets have a late winter dtt athon in NC
kanticoy: this is the first post i check when i get on i cant believe the quality work you are doing so quickly, we bought our motos the same day almost and i have mine just barely running with one brake and no lights.
congrats show and shine 2009!!!!!!
hell yes this bike has already got me excited about doing something different. and i really want to see it in person. i am in wilmington nc the coast but i went to deals gap with my r6 a couple of years ago and i cant wait to go there again. lets have a late winter dtt athon in NC
kanticoy: this is the first post i check when i get on i cant believe the quality work you are doing so quickly, we bought our motos the same day almost and i have mine just barely running with one brake and no lights.
congrats show and shine 2009!!!!!!
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Hey thanks guys! I appreciate the props!
And yep bc, it's just one of those rights of passage I guess. I have painted lots of glass, but never gelcoat, so now I know why you have to use adhesive promoter! And you're right, the sanding sucks!!! It was bad because you can't use stripper on fiberglass, so it all had to be sanded down. You never realize how many crevises and curves are in a tank until you go to sanding paint out of them!! The plus side is that I took your advice and went to the bottom of the tank with the stripe. Looks way cooler IMO. And hell yes, let's go to the dragon! I've ridden it before on a gixxer, and it was hella fun!
And Troy, yeah I've been coming in late every night after working on her. I guess I get in the zone and the world disappears! Good news is I have 4 days in a row off next week, so if my coils come in I may actually start her! At least get the wiring done. A question for you bro...did you up your main jets on your bike? I'm about to cross that bridge. Anyway, I like the rocket comparison. My pops said the same thing! Thanks fellas!
Hey thanks guys! I appreciate the props!
And yep bc, it's just one of those rights of passage I guess. I have painted lots of glass, but never gelcoat, so now I know why you have to use adhesive promoter! And you're right, the sanding sucks!!! It was bad because you can't use stripper on fiberglass, so it all had to be sanded down. You never realize how many crevises and curves are in a tank until you go to sanding paint out of them!! The plus side is that I took your advice and went to the bottom of the tank with the stripe. Looks way cooler IMO. And hell yes, let's go to the dragon! I've ridden it before on a gixxer, and it was hella fun!
And Troy, yeah I've been coming in late every night after working on her. I guess I get in the zone and the world disappears! Good news is I have 4 days in a row off next week, so if my coils come in I may actually start her! At least get the wiring done. A question for you bro...did you up your main jets on your bike? I'm about to cross that bridge. Anyway, I like the rocket comparison. My pops said the same thing! Thanks fellas!
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Man rjz, you don't know how much that means to me bro. Those props are seriously undeserved. I am glad you are diggin it. I am down for some riding anytime! We'll definitely get something set up. And I know what you mean man, my last build was so long winded I started losing interest. I noticed the harder I work on a project the more into working I am. Hang in the bud and strap in and go on with it. Every cut you make is a learning experience. Dare to be different dude, it usually comes out awesome.
Thanks again man.
Man rjz, you don't know how much that means to me bro. Those props are seriously undeserved. I am glad you are diggin it. I am down for some riding anytime! We'll definitely get something set up. And I know what you mean man, my last build was so long winded I started losing interest. I noticed the harder I work on a project the more into working I am. Hang in the bud and strap in and go on with it. Every cut you make is a learning experience. Dare to be different dude, it usually comes out awesome.
Thanks again man.
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Never even thought about not being able to use stripper. That sucks. Well, anyway I've not gotten around to changing the jets. I've not even taken the time to check the plugs to see where its at. I had planned to do it when it was the cafe, but then the bobber happened. I know it needs done because I get a little pop, pop, pop with back pressure. Usually happens when i start down a steep hill off the throttle. If I had to guess i don't think they are not too far off though. I really need to get it done. However, the back firing along with the yellow glow of the headlight give the bike another 20-30 years ;D.
Never even thought about not being able to use stripper. That sucks. Well, anyway I've not gotten around to changing the jets. I've not even taken the time to check the plugs to see where its at. I had planned to do it when it was the cafe, but then the bobber happened. I know it needs done because I get a little pop, pop, pop with back pressure. Usually happens when i start down a steep hill off the throttle. If I had to guess i don't think they are not too far off though. I really need to get it done. However, the back firing along with the yellow glow of the headlight give the bike another 20-30 years ;D.
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Haha I hear ya brother!
I never did in my last 360 either and it seemed a little sluggish under hard acceleration. I think you're right, it's not far off at all. I think it's time to source a spot to get jets now! I think sudco has them.
Haha I hear ya brother!
I never did in my last 360 either and it seemed a little sluggish under hard acceleration. I think you're right, it's not far off at all. I think it's time to source a spot to get jets now! I think sudco has them.
Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360
Looking forward to seeing it all together... I like stripes
What kind of clear are you using? If it's an automotive system it looks like you could make a world of difference by sanding the current coat flat with 600 and laying down a second to flush out all the seams, then you'll get a really nice reflection across all the graphics. When I did chris' RD tank I think it took 3 coats to bury all that stuff.
Oh, never mind, i wasn't paying enough attention. I didn't realize you were burying vinyl. Multiple coats are always a good thing with clear... approach the project always with that in mind.
Looking forward to seeing it all together... I like stripes
What kind of clear are you using? If it's an automotive system it looks like you could make a world of difference by sanding the current coat flat with 600 and laying down a second to flush out all the seams, then you'll get a really nice reflection across all the graphics. When I did chris' RD tank I think it took 3 coats to bury all that stuff.
Oh, never mind, i wasn't paying enough attention. I didn't realize you were burying vinyl. Multiple coats are always a good thing with clear... approach the project always with that in mind.
