Like a hole in the head...

[nvr2old]

I guess I just don't want to man-handle the engine by myself. I can mask quickly and easily...way faster then I can remove and re-install the engine by myself. If the frame was all scratched up and needed a complete re-do, I'd pull it out, but both are really in good enough shape that I can do it all together. I also like the fact that it's nice and stable with the front end and center stand still attached.

[Frank Z.]

Supersport for sale, Philly CL

Looking good, Larry. How about another one? (assembly required) http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/4197742855.html

[nvr2old]

Depending on the condition of the engine, that's not a bad price for that 400F, Frank. These things bring 3-4 grand for a nice '75-'76 model. I practically stole mine..so I'm pretty stoked about getting it into primo shape for about that same asking price.

[nvr2old]

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I've never asked this of anyone before, but..stay the hell out of my thread..!

[850 Combat]

Daid Roper's blog shows some cool pictures of one of these he raced at Barber earlier this month, with a 492cc motor. Its quite a nice looking racer.

http://daveroperracing.blogspot.com/

[SVSooke]

I guess I just don't want to man-handle the engine by myself. I can mask quickly and easily...way faster then I can remove and re-install the engine by myself. If the frame was all scratched up and needed a complete re-do, I'd pull it out, but both are really in good enough shape that I can do it all together. I also like the fact that it's nice and stable with the front end and center stand still attached.

If this wasn't the meticulous painter talking I'd be doing a "yeah,right".

[nvr2old]

If this wasn't the meticulous painter talking I'd be doing a "yeah,right".

Thanks, we'll see how it goes..

Borrowed the kitchen sink while my wife was at work to sand a few parts this afternoon. I love having warm running water to sand with.





The battery/filter box is a pain to sand..(another reason to love powder coating)



Did the airbox and sub fender. too. Special satin black plastic paint for those 2 parts.



Swing arm's nice and smooth now, ready for primer and paint.





I'm gonna try and get the parts that I sanded today primed and painted tomorrow, then sand on the engine and frame while they dry.

[SVSooke]

I wet sand in the bathtub,my wife's fine with that.The in laws freaked though.Yeah sanding with warm water is really nice.

[nvr2old]

The Seahawks had a bye this week, so it gave me a few more hours in the garage today..

Got these painted. Nice to see some finished parts to stay motivated.





Removed the front and rear engine mounts, oil filter, foot pegs, shifter, rear brake pedal, side stand, and engine covers (might polish those covers instead of painting them..hmm..). Also removed the ignition and handlebars, too. I think this is all that needs to come off now. Time to start cleaning and sanding.

[nvr2old]

A little progress in the past couple of days. Got the engine and the swing arm area of the frame all cleaned up and ready to start sanding for paint.





I also started fitting the Ducati 750SS tail section. It's so close to the same, I'm amazed. The Duc is quite a bit larger physically.







I was really hoping to use the stock Honda seat latch and hinges, but they're not going to work. The seat pan sits right on top of them





I'm going to leave them there, though. Thought about cutting them off, but decided against it. If I ever want to return it to stock, I'll be glad I didn't.

The back fit real close, but not quite. I could drop the back, but that would raise the front which I don't want as it sits on the frame rails perfectly this way.





The plan is to fill the existing holes and then mold in a fiberglass "ear" to the bottom of the tail where the new bolt hole will go through. I can make it almost disappear with the paint scheme I have in mind. The PO of this part had it sand blasted..gulp. Almost ruined it and decided to buy new aftermarket parts for his restoration. I painted his bike and he asked me if I wanted the old fiberglass body parts. Sure. I'll find a use for them. Glad I did. I think it'll look really right on this 400F.

[steve murdoch]

Larry is that an oem Ducati tail or a replica?
Is there enough of a cavity in the tail to be useful?

[nvr2old]

Larry is that an oem Ducati tail or a replica?
Is there enough of a cavity in the tail to be useful?

As far as I know, it's an original part. I also got the fenders and the Ducati SS fairing, too..all were sandblasted..argh. The cavity is small, but it could hold some gloves or maybe a tool kit or something.

[Good Times]

Love watching you work Larry.

[nvr2old]

Thanks very much GT. I sometimes wonder if I don't bore people with my posts. It takes time to do even the simplest tasks because I'm doing everything by hand. Even the engine and frame cleanup has been done w/o a single drop of water..just lots of scraping and scrubbing with brushes. I'm dry sanding it, too..which is a pain, but it works. Got the engine all prepped for paint this afternoon and started sanding the frame. That's gonna take a few more hours for sure. Remind me again why I didn't have it sand blasted and powder coated..

[nvr2old]

The.."plan"..was to just scuff up the areas that needed a bit of touch-up. No problem. 6 days sanding later..it all needed to be touched up..











I'm messing around with a few different colors for engine covers. I thought this cover and maybe the clutch cover on the other side might look kinda cool with this pseudo magnesium/bronze. I used it on my XL250 and liked the results.





Not much of an update. Single digit temperatures last week put the skids on any work. It's all ready for paint now. Hopefully this weekend. Thanks for looking.