82 850GL Resto...here we go

[GateKeeper]

Hey the only reason my engine is not in and was not in first as I had those 2 bolts break on me, had to get the holes welded up, have to get them drilled and tapped, and need shop time to get that done, ohhh and it needs to be painted, that's not done until the drilling and tapping is done.

and now I have all the wiring in the way as well, the coils, and so on, so I might be taking things off, again, to put things on....LOL

oh and here's waving at ya....

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[ndaugbjerg]

That's too damn pretty to ride. Ypu'll have to go find a beater to get around on!
Niels

[Good Times]

Hey the only reason my engine is not in and was not in first as I had those 2 bolts break on me, had to get the holes welded up, have to get them drilled and tapped, and need shop time to get that done, ohhh and it needs to be painted, that's not done until the drilling and tapping is done.

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ughh....that's right. Forgot about all that on your build. You are showing that bike some love for sure.

That's too damn pretty to ride. You'll have to go find a beater to get around on!
Niels

Funny....I think that's how this process started. Since my wife won't let me put it in the living room I guess I'll have to ride it.

[GateKeeper]

Currently it's a LOVE/HATE relationship me and the bike are having....LOL

[Good Times]

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?

Just sent you a PM.

[Good Times]

Not happy with the rust on the rear shock springs. Can't get to it really. I talked to my PC guy about doing them in almost chrome. He is really hesitant to use any type of chrome PC because he doesn't think it looks enough like chrome. I talked with him about it and sent him some pictures and assured him that I was not looking for a perfect chrome match. I'm going to drop them off with him tomorrow. He said he found a good powder.

I was going to do the same with the grab bar, but today after looking at it have decided to sand, polish and clear coat it. It's got a covering of some sort that Aircraft Stripper didn't touch, but 100 grit is taking it off. I'll need to buy more sandpaper though! That's some tough stuff. It will look great when I finish it though.

[Sci85]

Dang GT. I'm so jealous. I've been scrubbing like heck on my engine and every time I look at yours it makes me want to cry...You're almost close enough to me that I have seriously thought about loading it up and dropping it off. Very impressive work all around and good dude to boot!

[Good Times]

Dang GT. I'm so jealous. I've been scrubbing like heck on my engine and every time I look at yours it makes me want to cry...You're almost close enough to me that I have seriously thought about loading it up and dropping it off. Very impressive work all around and good dude to boot!

Thanks Sci. I appreciate it. I spent a lot of time scrubbing and prepping the motor. It's worth the effort though. Not as hard as I anticipated, but just took longer then I thought it would. You can do it!

I spent today working on the grab rail and rear fender. The plating/coating/anodizing/whatever it is does not prove easy to get off. I went through all of my 100, 120,150 grit sand paper and any number of Dremmel sanding wheels, discs, and a wire brush. I finally have it finished with 600 grit and will move on the the higher grits next.


The ebay rear fender was pretty rusted and the chrome on top is cover with very fine pitting. Looks like salt spray that sat on it too long. It isn't ruined and I can live with it after polishing most likely.


I dropped the springs off at the PCer today. Should have them back in a couple of days.




Baby steps.

[GateKeeper]

Nice legs,,,,ummm I mean springs......

[Good Times]

Dude....I'm in trouble! LOL!!!!!!!!!!

[GateKeeper]

Don't tell me, those are not your better half's, legs

or those are not your springs....LOL

[Good Times]

So I'm sitting here next to my wife on the couch when I read your post. I looked at the picture again and started laughing, then showed her. LOL!!!

[GateKeeper]

I was debating on saying anything, but I figured hey the bolts have already been sent off, so what do I got to lose.....LOL

[Good Times]

Glad you did. We got a really good laugh out of it.

[bbjumper]

Probably too late to help but I have had good luck getting the rust off of springs with a Stainless wire brush and Scotchbrite pads then clear coating