Project 700ES

[posplayr]

Than I would have to sleep in the garage .

I need to replace some of the engine side cover bolts, the new stainless that replaced the old ones with are just slightly to long, so I have leaks on both sides. Also need to use evapo-rust on the tank, sync the carbs...before I can fire it up...Video to come!!

Joe,
Are you pretty much recovered and able to ride now? BTW you have one of the cleanest garages I have seen. I almost have to clean mine every day to be even 1/2 A$$ ed and it usually looks like a typhoon hit.
Jim

[jwhelan65]

Joe,
Are you pretty much recovered and able to ride now? BTW you have one of the cleanest garages I have seen. I almost have to clean mine every day to be even 1/2 A$$ ed and it usually looks like a typhoon hit.
Jim

Yeah the wife said if I dont keep it clean than I have to make room for her car.

I have been riding for a couple of months on the FZ, the shoulder is about 90%, doc said it will be a full year before everything heals back to normal. Took this thing up to the Ozarks last weekend witha couple of buddies..twisty heaven.

[jwhelan65]

Finished up the triple cover, the fork covers are bit to glossey, going to shoot them with some flat. Ordered some new grips to tidy up the cockpit. Need to replace the cracked hood meter and order the stock mirrors.

[jwhelan65]

couple more...

[nvr2old]

Boy, that bike looks brand new. Beautiful attention to detail. Doesn't get much nicer than that.

[renobruce]

Boy, that bike looks brand new. Beautiful attention to detail. Doesn't get much nicer than that.

Yes, it is absolutely beautiful!!









Too bad it doesn't run....

[jwhelan65]

Yes, it is absolutely beautiful!!









Too bad it doesn't run....

Oh but it does now!! That Vance and Hines growls!!! Carbs synced up, they actaually were not to far off with the bench sync Bruce. I appreciate the use of the tool, I'll get your stuff in the mail to you. Didnt use the color tune yet, do I need to?

[posplayr]

Oh but it does now!! That Vance and Hines growls!!! Carbs synced up, they actaually were not to far off with the bench sync Bruce. I appreciate the use of the tool, I'll get your stuff in the mail to you. Didnt use the color tune yet, do I need to?

Glad U got it running Joe

[renobruce]

Oh but it does now!! That Vance and Hines growls!!! Carbs synced up, they actaually were not to far off with the bench sync Bruce. I appreciate the use of the tool, I'll get your stuff in the mail to you. Didnt use the color tune yet, do I need to?

Ahhh, good to hear it's running! And glad my bench synch was close...sure makes it alot easier.

As for the colortune, that's up to you. Do a plug chop after a long cruise, 4th gear, 1/8 throttle. If the plugs look good, then you are good to go. If they are off, the colortune will get them set pretty darn close.

[rapidray]

Looks GOOD Joe! Are those tie down hook marks on the handlebar risers or just the light. I HATE seeing someone strap a bike down without using soft hooks or loops of some sort! Ray.

[jwhelan65]

Looks GOOD Joe! Are those tie down hook marks on the handlebar risers or just the light. I HATE seeing someone strap a bike down without using soft hooks or loops of some sort! Ray.

Ray,

Yes those are tie down marks from the previous owner, been watching ebay for a decent set. Its amazing how many things stick out when you begin detailing a project. Hey do you have a set on that bike you are parting out ?

[salty_monk]

I might have a set that's in better cond than that... Will try to take some pics if I remember. Couldn't you file out the damage before painting?

Dan

[jwhelan65]

I might have a set that's in better cond than that... Will try to take some pics if I remember. Couldn't you file out the damage before painting?

Dan

Dan

Yeah I actually did but it was right on the edge of the mold so there was really no way to make it look right. Let me know on yours if you have them shoot me a price.

thx man!

Joe

[salty_monk]

Mine have scratched paint but no marks in the metal that wouldn't polish out real easy....

Just checked them out earlier tonight.

Dan

[Nessism]

You done with this bike yet Joe? Last word was something about derusting the tank. How's it going?