Ric's Retro Resto: BOTM June 2010
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I like how you integrated the turn signals into the clamp bolt for the headlight brackets. I've got the same type of bracket and I will say this - they rust quick. I'm thinking of either powder coating mine or going with an aluminum bracket.
Of course I don't wax very often and they do get wet a lot. Even so, they're pretty flush with rust after two years.
Of course I don't wax very often and they do get wet a lot. Even so, they're pretty flush with rust after two years.
Steve
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Polish
Chrome is porous, hence the best is triple plated (copper primer, nickel sealer, chrome top). Chrome on plain steel lasts like butter in summer.
For a sealer on top of the chrome, I use a silicone-based polish(Amway) as silicone will even stay on exhaust pipes. Can't burn the stuff off! My headers are all painted with a silicone based paint. Works better than the 500 degree engine paint.
Another polish I use is Nu Polish, got it at Autozone. No wax in it, good for 50 washings like the Amway. Does not say whether it has silicone.
For a sealer on top of the chrome, I use a silicone-based polish(Amway) as silicone will even stay on exhaust pipes. Can't burn the stuff off! My headers are all painted with a silicone based paint. Works better than the 500 degree engine paint.
Another polish I use is Nu Polish, got it at Autozone. No wax in it, good for 50 washings like the Amway. Does not say whether it has silicone.
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pipes
Well it took me a couple of tries, mock up and tear down but this is what I came up with for the exhaust system. I started with GL1200 headers and sent the vapors through a pair of HD 22'' muffs (salvage finds $100.00). The headers needed some mods to fit to clear kickstand and point tailpipes in the right direction.
Yes that is a zip tie holding the centerstand up. I used it while fab-ing a rubber bump stop. The mufflers appear to block axle removal but when you pop the shock bolts out, the wheel drops down and the axle slips out without removing exhaust. Hey check out them shiny shocks and springs.
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I remember being at about this stage with my 1100 restoration and thinking, do I really want to finish it and put it on the road? If you do it will never be this clean again. I went ahead and finished it and will deal with the dirt . Nice work, I'm looking forward to your updates.
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Sagebrush; ya, how is it we start off making runaround machine and next thing we're wirebrushing every phillips head screw there is ? LOL. Thanks Roady; I used some of your post, good info. You know I just had to hear them (pipes)last night.... the TANK isn't comfy but it does work as a seat for a lap around the block ! Yee Haaa !!! OOPs no front brakes...
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Don't know how I missed this thread but you are doing a GREAT JOB!!!!
Keep 'em comin....
Keep 'em comin....
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I think the tank makes a great seat. I'm rather liking the lower seat height. as far as the brakes go, I survived a few laps down and back on my road and it really keeps me motivated. Your bike is looking great. Like the others watching this forum I can't wait to see what you do with the pannels.
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Your bike looks great. The frame reminds me of the old BMW's. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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