82 850GL Resto...here we go

[GateKeeper]

nice score on the SS bolts, will set off things nicely, and they won't rust....LOL

next time your at that place see if they carry the following

Stainless Steel Allen Head Cap/Socket Bolt

M10 X 35 and
M10 X 40

in a FINE THREAD......

1.25mm pitch

I could really use a few

and all your work is looking real good

[Good Times]

No problem. If they have them do you want me to go ahead and pick some up for you? How many do you need?

[GateKeeper]

if you find them that would be awesome, need

m10X40 - 6pcs

m10X30 - 2pcs

if they are cheap, 8 of each is doable as well, I like to have extra

[musicman]

if you find them that would be awesome, need

m10X40 - 6pcs

m10X30 - 2pcs

if they are cheap, 8 of each is doable as well, I like to have extra

Check out mcmaster-carr, should be able to find them there.

And the build is looking good, loving all these build threads on this forum

[GateKeeper]

Check out mcmaster-carr, should be able to find them there.

And the build is looking good, loving all these build threads on this forum

tried them

I am not on their list of persons they will ship to......go figure

maybe cause I am in Canada....

and they don't have fine thread......in stainless steel

.

[Good Times]

if you find them that would be awesome, need

m10X40 - 6pcs

m10X30 - 2pcs

if they are cheap, 8 of each is doable as well, I like to have extra

I'll let you know.

[Good Times]

Sorry GK, no joy on the bolts.

They had the m10X40 but not in the 1.25 pitch. They did not have the 35s.

[GateKeeper]

Thanks buddy.....I did not expect them to have them.....but I do appreciate the time you took to have a look.

Seems it's not a very easy one to get.......

[Good Times]

Thanks buddy.....I did not expect them to have them.....but I do appreciate the time you took to have a look.

Seems it's not a very easy one to get.......

Just found out I can order them. Not sure on a price though. They are probably not a lot though. Want me to order you some?

[Good Times]

Wrastlin' the beast and Pre-Op

Picked up a metric tap and die set yesterday and tapped what needed to be tapped. Case bolts, check.....tank mount nuts, check.



Got my ebay rear fender on the door step today. It's soaking in vinegar as we speak.

Took a look at my springs after they have been in vinegar for a couple of days and am just not satisfied with them. I decided to powder coat them and the grab rail in "almost chrome." I called my PC guy and talked with him a little bit about it and sent him some pictures so we could be on the same page.

Then tonight I attempted to turn the motor on it's side and drop the frame on it. That worked until I tried to line the mounting holes up and then it got pretty sporty. I tried to walk it in from the side. That also got pretty sporty. I just don't have the right set up and didn't want to drop anything on the kids while their Mom was out tonight with her friends. "Hey Honey, can you meet me at the ER?"

This resulted in a different set up and a call to a couple of buddies. They will be here in the morning to help me lift it in.

Here's the pre-op pic:

[pete]

Man that's lookin' good! You gotta be happy with that

My housemate and I got mine in just by lifting and sliding with rags protecting the frame like you have. Mind you, mine's just a little 450...

[Good Times]

It's on....like Donkey Kong

After the wrastlin' match last night I had some buddies run by the house during lunch and give me a hand.

Here she is all taped up. Decided to go ahead and be cautious and tape the allthread as well. Those were like 3 foot files going through my freshly PC'd frame. eeee....gives me the shivers to think about it.


After about 30 minutes of finagling, struggling and grinding a little PC off the mounting bolt holes in the front mounting braces, it was finally in and mounted. Like my flip flops?


And some glamor shots:




Feels like I've turned a corner.

[pete]

Oh yeah... now you're talkin'! Don't ya love it when it starts resembling a motorcycle again? Nice work

[GateKeeper]

Really nice, that there is looking great......

it's cool how you and I both have more or less done the same thing with our bikes, and how we also did it in a different order, I have everything on the bike almost except the engine, yet you have nothing on the bike but the engine....

So by the time I get my engine in, you will have the rest of your bits and pieces put on the bike.....LOL



But I do have a concern.....


Your footwear, is that proper safety attire to be wearing while working.....open toes and all, heaven forbid something should fall on your foot, it's going to hurt something nasty......

Just razzing you, but being a bit serious do be careful.....

[Good Times]

Oh yeah... now you're talkin'! Don't ya love it when it starts resembling a motorcycle again? Nice work

Thanks Pete. I know, it's pretty cool seeing it shape up. As a matter of fact, I couldn't help it. Had to put the tank on to see what it would look like!





The tank will be repainted and the motor emblems will go on last so it will look better for sure, but I like the way it's shaping up. I decided last night after looking at it that I'm going to do a black metallic on the tins with the OEM badges. I think that would look pretty sweet.

One of my favorite things are all the new shiny bolts. It really finishes the look off well.

Really nice, that there is looking great......

it's cool how you and I both have more or less done the same thing with our bikes, and how we also did it in a different order, I have everything on the bike almost except the engine, yet you have nothing on the bike but the engine....

So by the time I get my engine in, you will have the rest of your bits and pieces put on the bike.....LOL

But I do have a concern.....

Your footwear, is that proper safety attire to be wearing while working.....open toes and all, heaven forbid something should fall on your foot, it's going to hurt something nasty......

Just razzing you, but being a bit serious do be careful.....

GK, maybe we can ride to the border on our bikes and wave to each other when we are finished. LOL.

About the foot wear. Yep.....absolutely. Not the right safety attire. Nor was anything else I had on. Meant to change but the guys showed up early and I was trying to hurry to get them back to work and just didn't think. Glad the little piggies made it through the day.

I thought about what order I would put the bike back together. I thought it would be easier to put the motor in first and then work my way out. It may have worked out better to wait, but oh well. It's done now. I do like having that part finished.

If you have a bucket of frogs to swallow it's best to start with the big one first. It get easier and easier after that.