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    #31
    Frame is painted. Using the propane torpedo to pump heat around it so the paint can gas off, not freeze and start to cure..for now. Its gonna need to set a week probably to harden real good. Everything else is done ( paint wise ) and the reassembly will soon begin.





    Last edited by chuck hahn; 12-11-2013, 08:16 PM.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #32
      Did you use Appliance epoxy on that frame Chuck?

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        #33
        My standard go to...VHT Gloss Black Epoxy masked off the VIN sticker so it wasnt lost too..did ya notice???
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #34
          Yes Chuck I noticed the VIN tag.

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            #35
            And I noticed you painted your deluxe lift table white too
            82 gs1100e FAUX Skunk
            80 gs1000s

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              #36
              Yeah...LOL. I mentioned when i built it that the previous tenants had left half a 5 gallon bucket of paint...so its what it got!!!!
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #37
                Nice score Gregory!!
                Always figured you for a good guy Chuck!
                I have subscribed and looking forward to watching it come back to life.

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                  #38
                  Greg calls me " A good egg"....LOL
                  Last edited by chuck hahn; 01-17-2014, 12:31 PM.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #39
                    Cleaned the chain guaurd ( didnt take a pic of it ) and the two plastic inner fender pieces today. here the frame out in daylight also.





                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      #40
                      Broke down the forks and shined the lowers up. Had to swap a tube out because the original one was too pitted. Luckily I had several 1000 forks around for a spare. Theres a shot of the one as compared to one thats untouched..dramatic difference.



                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        #41
                        Nice work Chuck!

                        What would the method of polishing be to get a more factory look on the front tubes?

                        Seems they typically have a brushed type finish.

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                          #42
                          I dont know exactly how they did that Rich. Seems like some kind of real fine sanding method. If you notice the areas around the fender mounting nubs arent smooth like the more accessable areas are.

                          I havent perfected any uniformity by using a fine wire wheel and bench grinder either..seems to leave it looking lined where the wheel is moving around.
                          At least these are uniform and good looking....considering the jumping off point!!!

                          Maybe cleaned up and then gently soda blasting would give a relaxed matte type finish???
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            #43
                            Hi Chuck, looking good.
                            Possibly wet blasted?
                            The soda may do it but I would stay back from the part and blast then clean and examine the part and make my way closer slowly if need be.
                            Try it in out of the site area first.
                            I really do not have any experience with it but the soda blasting seems to need finished somehow from all the picts I have seen of parts soda blasted.
                            Thinking if you kept well off the part the finish would not etch so deep and that may look better on the lowers.

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                              #44
                              A scotchbrite pad does a pretty good job of replicating the factory look. A red pad maybe, but you might want to start with gray just to be safe.

                              Ed

                              To measure is to know.

                              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                                #45
                                I will have to try this on an old lower Ed.......clean it or polish an area then give it a scuff????
                                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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