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brslk
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Thanks a lot for the compliments NerVet. All I used on the tank was a ball pein hammer.
Bruce.
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Thanks a lot for the compliments NerVet. All I used on the tank was a ball pein hammer.
Bruce.
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brslk
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Today I Had the day off ( I actually have the whole week off if I want it but not too sure I will take it off (no work = no money)) so I decided to do some more work on the tank.
I had to do a lot more sanding and some spot filling before primer.
I just wiped down the underside of the tank with acetone and primed it and once that was dry I flipped the tank over and primed the topside.
I noticed a few areas that need a little filler and definitely some spot putty but that was why I primed it. So I could see what needed what.
It looks pretty good and feels very smooth and straight.
I'm sure I have caressed this tank more in the last two day than I have caressed my wife in the last two weeks.
More in the next post->
I had to do a lot more sanding and some spot filling before primer.
I just wiped down the underside of the tank with acetone and primed it and once that was dry I flipped the tank over and primed the topside.
I noticed a few areas that need a little filler and definitely some spot putty but that was why I primed it. So I could see what needed what.
It looks pretty good and feels very smooth and straight.
I'm sure I have caressed this tank more in the last two day than I have caressed my wife in the last two weeks.
More in the next post->
boontonmike
Forum Mentor
nice work. never had the patience for body work yet.
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7981GS
Guest
Looking real good. 
Daniel
Daniel
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brslk
Guest
I did a couple of other things while waiting for bondo to harden and primer to dry.
I also cut of the chain guard mounts of the swing arm and started to remove the rust, paint and grease.
Tomorrow I want to get back to the frame and hopefully have it in primer by tomorrow evening.
Bruce.
I also cut of the chain guard mounts of the swing arm and started to remove the rust, paint and grease.
Tomorrow I want to get back to the frame and hopefully have it in primer by tomorrow evening.
Bruce.
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brslk
Guest
Looking real good.
Daniel
Thanks guys. I used to paint cars for a living and now I remember why I stopped doing that.
I love the results when finished but it is very laborious and monotonous.
Not to mention all the crap I used to breath in all day.
My girlfriend used to tell me I coughed all night while I was sleeping.
An interesting bit of info: Auto body workers are second in alcoholism only to air traffic controllers.
Bruce.
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GateKeeper
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Why oh why are you so far away.........??????
Why can't you guys who do body work, prime and paint....be much closer....
Nice work there Bruce, looking really good
Why can't you guys who do body work, prime and paint....be much closer....
Nice work there Bruce, looking really good
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brslk
Guest
Thanks GK.
I am also thinking about what to use for tape on my wiring harness.
Hockey tape was what I was thinking but as you said in another thread, it might hold moisture in. Electrical tape is stiff in cold and sticky in heat as you said. So if you come up with a good solution let me know.
For now I am thinking of using a combination of flexible plastic wire loom, heat shrink tubing and some kind of tape.
Bruce.
I am also thinking about what to use for tape on my wiring harness.
Hockey tape was what I was thinking but as you said in another thread, it might hold moisture in. Electrical tape is stiff in cold and sticky in heat as you said. So if you come up with a good solution let me know.
For now I am thinking of using a combination of flexible plastic wire loom, heat shrink tubing and some kind of tape.
Bruce.
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musicman
Guest
Went through every page of this, looking great! Wish I could devote myself to a project like that, but I'm the guy who wanted it done last year and can't make myself take that much time! :lol:
There is some heat shrink electrical tape that is sold specifically for rewiring car electrical systems....
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brslk
Guest
Thanks musicman. I'm really looking forward to it being done so I can ride it for a summer, sell it for most probably a lot less than I have into it and buying something else to start over with.
Bruce.
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brslk
Guest
The tank is all ready for paint finally!
I started to clean up the top triple to get it ready for polishing.
How on earth did you sand this thing with all the curves GK?
I would gladly paint anything you wanted if you would polish stuff for me!
Move west!
Just for fun and to remind myself that all these parts were and will be again someday a complete motorcycle.
I had planned on getting the frame into primer but the wife got home at 6:30 from work with a roasted chicken from the grocery store and my stomach made me come inside.
More to come tomorrow!
Bruce.
I started to clean up the top triple to get it ready for polishing.
How on earth did you sand this thing with all the curves GK?
I would gladly paint anything you wanted if you would polish stuff for me!
Move west!
Just for fun and to remind myself that all these parts were and will be again someday a complete motorcycle.
I had planned on getting the frame into primer but the wife got home at 6:30 from work with a roasted chicken from the grocery store and my stomach made me come inside.
More to come tomorrow!
Bruce.
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GateKeeper
Guest
How on earth did you sand this thing with all the curves GK?
I would gladly paint anything you wanted if you would polish stuff for me!
Move west!
Bruce.
some paint stripper, wire wheel, small wire wheel brushes on the drill, and that was it, never even put it to the buffing wheel
move west....I was thinking about it......if shipping was cheap, I would send you my stuff for painting and I would do the polishing for you.....
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brslk
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I need to get a dremel one of these days.
Did you clear coat it when done?
Being aluminum it's not like it would rust but it would corrode.
Bruce.
Did you clear coat it when done?
Being aluminum it's not like it would rust but it would corrode.
Bruce.
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GateKeeper
Guest
nope, didn't do anything with it, just left it natural, maybe I should have put a coat of clear coat for a bit of protection, it's still not bolted in place so I can still get that done..
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brslk
Guest
To be honest I'm not sure what would be best. I know with steal that clear coating is not good as a small knick or chip and it will rust from underneath the clear and the clear can yellow.
Anyone else with more experience with raw aluminum have a suggestion?
Bruce.
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brslk
Guest
If my bike started blowing oil all over the top triple clamp I would be a bit concerned! 
Bruce.
Bruce.
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Erki
Guest
Man your really going to town these days. I was way behind on the reading in this thread. Nice work.
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brslk
Guest
Ya... I have this week off so I have a lot of free time.
I was scheduled for knee surgery and had the week booked off.
The surgery was canceled but I'm taking it off anyway.
Bruce.
