Hey, for some strange reason I couldn't modify the 1st thread I started about my rebuild. For those who didn't read the 1st thread check it out a few lines down in BIG ARSE PROJECTS, titled "watch my build in pictures; engine firts". Anyway, on with the news!
Today I finished working on the shaft housing, swing arm and final drive. I got it all reassembled and set aside 'til needed. I want to get the rear wheel prepped and painted and back on the swing arm before I attach it to the frame. Not that the frame is near ready. Also today I refinished the engine mounts and the shaft cover engine side.Also completely reassembled the whole engine including the coils.Now that was a lot of work! I didn't remember there being so many parts when I took it apart. Anyway, oil tomorrow. I had to use some gasket maker today, so I need to let it set up for 24 hours.I don't have the carbs on yet, I still have to clean and possibly rebuild them. I have done carbs before and I might do these myself, but I may even farm these out to somebody who has more knowledge on them. Here are some pics;
I'm pretty happy with the outcome of these parts. Tomorrow or whenever the next session happens, I am turning my attention to the frame. I detached the whole wiring harness tonight before I gave up. Also got all the controls off the bars. Can't wait to get the drag bars.
Now for the paint scheme I have decided on; Tell me what you guys think. All of the colors are subject to change of course, but for now;
wheels; metallic silver with either red(same red as frame) or black on the outer ring of wheel
frame; red
swing arm, final drive; same aluminum finish as engine
forks; aluminum finish, same as swing arm on lower forks. fork tubes will have boots on them.
most controls will be aluminum finish like swing arm
tank, rear fender, headlight bucket and front fender(if there is 1) will all be pearl white. I'm thinking about a 2" red or silver stripe from front to back.
That's about it. Tell me what you guys think. Most of you have been here before, trying to figure out colors. I'm trying to be careful not to end up with too many colors. 'Til the next time!!
Today I finished working on the shaft housing, swing arm and final drive. I got it all reassembled and set aside 'til needed. I want to get the rear wheel prepped and painted and back on the swing arm before I attach it to the frame. Not that the frame is near ready. Also today I refinished the engine mounts and the shaft cover engine side.Also completely reassembled the whole engine including the coils.Now that was a lot of work! I didn't remember there being so many parts when I took it apart. Anyway, oil tomorrow. I had to use some gasket maker today, so I need to let it set up for 24 hours.I don't have the carbs on yet, I still have to clean and possibly rebuild them. I have done carbs before and I might do these myself, but I may even farm these out to somebody who has more knowledge on them. Here are some pics;
I'm pretty happy with the outcome of these parts. Tomorrow or whenever the next session happens, I am turning my attention to the frame. I detached the whole wiring harness tonight before I gave up. Also got all the controls off the bars. Can't wait to get the drag bars.
Now for the paint scheme I have decided on; Tell me what you guys think. All of the colors are subject to change of course, but for now;
wheels; metallic silver with either red(same red as frame) or black on the outer ring of wheel
frame; red
swing arm, final drive; same aluminum finish as engine
forks; aluminum finish, same as swing arm on lower forks. fork tubes will have boots on them.
most controls will be aluminum finish like swing arm
tank, rear fender, headlight bucket and front fender(if there is 1) will all be pearl white. I'm thinking about a 2" red or silver stripe from front to back.
That's about it. Tell me what you guys think. Most of you have been here before, trying to figure out colors. I'm trying to be careful not to end up with too many colors. 'Til the next time!!