ugly duckling CM400T build - Calling it finished
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Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
"Finally?" I can't even find the time to work on my own bike lately, but I'm glad I could help out. I still can't believe how far this bike has come, and that it's your first bike ever. I hope this spring chop helps the ride & handling and reduces some brake-dive for you. It'll certainly look better, without tubes sticking up through the upper triple clamp. The fork leg and frame paint look great.
For those wanting a full description on the how-to, see my KZ build here: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=38126.105
fresh_c, I was wrong about the drop I added to mine. It was only 1.5", but that was actually surprisingly dramatic. Your 1" drop should sit really well.
fresh_c said:
"Finally?" I can't even find the time to work on my own bike lately, but I'm glad I could help out. I still can't believe how far this bike has come, and that it's your first bike ever. I hope this spring chop helps the ride & handling and reduces some brake-dive for you. It'll certainly look better, without tubes sticking up through the upper triple clamp. The fork leg and frame paint look great.
For those wanting a full description on the how-to, see my KZ build here: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=38126.105
fresh_c, I was wrong about the drop I added to mine. It was only 1.5", but that was actually surprisingly dramatic. Your 1" drop should sit really well.
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
It's been a busy couple months, but I've got a couple photos to post. The engine, frame, forks, new front wheel, ect. have all been painted and I've started reassembly. And yes, I am lucky enough to be doing reassembly in the house. Please no hate on the ghetto bike stand.
I started stripping the tank this weekend with some aircraft stripper.
That's all for now, but more coming soon!
It's been a busy couple months, but I've got a couple photos to post. The engine, frame, forks, new front wheel, ect. have all been painted and I've started reassembly. And yes, I am lucky enough to be doing reassembly in the house. Please no hate on the ghetto bike stand.
I started stripping the tank this weekend with some aircraft stripper.
That's all for now, but more coming soon!
HandMeDownHawk
Therapy??? That's what the bike is for.
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
My wife saw the bike in the house pic and said that I better not get any ideas...
My wife saw the bike in the house pic and said that I better not get any ideas...
irishbones
sucken diesel!
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Love the bike! Building one myself.. did the larger rear wheel fit without any mods??
Love the bike! Building one myself.. did the larger rear wheel fit without any mods??
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
Not much to report here. Over the last couple weeks I got the bike wired and I've been doing lots of body work. The tank was pretty straight when I got it, but I added a nice little ding a while back
. I started with primer, then body filler, then more primer, and sanding, and primer, and body filler, and sanding....The last photo is how the tank sits for now; wearing the first coat of white. It's cold and raining right now so I probably won't get any more paint added until after Thanksgiving. Hopefully I'll get the new throttle cables installed this week, so all I'll have remaining is paint. More updates to come.
Not much to report here. Over the last couple weeks I got the bike wired and I've been doing lots of body work. The tank was pretty straight when I got it, but I added a nice little ding a while back
. I started with primer, then body filler, then more primer, and sanding, and primer, and body filler, and sanding....The last photo is how the tank sits for now; wearing the first coat of white. It's cold and raining right now so I probably won't get any more paint added until after Thanksgiving. Hopefully I'll get the new throttle cables installed this week, so all I'll have remaining is paint. More updates to come.
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
I received my safety wire pliers in the mail today so I finished up wrapping the exhaust. There seems to be a lot of strong opinions both for and against wrapping exhaust, but I'm doing it to cover up my ugly pipes and because I think it looks boss. The wire I used for securing the wrap is called Inconel, which is both heat and weather resistant. In other words, the wire should outlast the pipes.
With the exhaust installed, I need to setup the new throttle cables, attach the rear brake components, and paint the tins.
I received my safety wire pliers in the mail today so I finished up wrapping the exhaust. There seems to be a lot of strong opinions both for and against wrapping exhaust, but I'm doing it to cover up my ugly pipes and because I think it looks boss. The wire I used for securing the wrap is called Inconel, which is both heat and weather resistant. In other words, the wire should outlast the pipes.
With the exhaust installed, I need to setup the new throttle cables, attach the rear brake components, and paint the tins.
fresh_c
Been Around the Block
Re: ugly duckling CM400T build
I installed the throttle cables over the weekend. While I was able to use the correct hex crimper on the cable jacket ends, I ended up using a cigarette lighter to solder the cable stops onto the cables. Not the correct tool for the job, but it worked none the less. Also, I am happy to report Hoppes lubricating oil works just as well on throttle cables as it does my Bushy.
We should be getting nice weather for the rest of the week some hopefully I can get the base colors on the tail and tank. Pics to follow.
I installed the throttle cables over the weekend. While I was able to use the correct hex crimper on the cable jacket ends, I ended up using a cigarette lighter to solder the cable stops onto the cables. Not the correct tool for the job, but it worked none the less. Also, I am happy to report Hoppes lubricating oil works just as well on throttle cables as it does my Bushy.
We should be getting nice weather for the rest of the week some hopefully I can get the base colors on the tail and tank. Pics to follow.
