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Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:41 pm
by Steevensi
So, I already introduced myself here.

http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=59181

Got a bike, and now I try to make it look good naked, while giving it a personal touch.
I'll updated this tread as I go along!
I'm on the forum several times a day, trying to absorb some of the other members knowledge! anim-cheers1

The name comes from my daughters. Since they are little, they call my cars and bikes by their color. So this one is the Black Bike!

Cheers

Steeven

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:49 pm
by Easter
Welcome,
will be following along.

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:52 pm
by Steevensi
First thing I did was to make it as naked as possible.
It was never in my plan to remove the engine from the frame.
The plan is to do the maintenance and then dress it back with some custom parts.

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:01 pm
by Steevensi
I cleaned the bike a lot...
It was so nasty under the fairing and the luggage. Naturally these parts never get cleaned.
I used a strong stuff to remove the grease. The smell lasted in the house for a couple of days.
My girlfriend was not a happy camper. :lol:

I also did some touch ups on the frame and the brackets.

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:03 pm
by Steevensi
First surprise was the air filter. Or at least what was left from it. :IDTS:
How can you let that happen??

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:05 pm
by Rat
Animals ......

Gord :guitar

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:12 pm
by Steevensi
I then removed the exhausts to see if they were salvageble.
They'll do. I'll clean them a bit and I'll make the tips shine.
I'll wrap the front with DEI white wrap. I like wrapped pipes! It hides the rust. :-D :-D

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:27 pm
by Steevensi
New air filter!

Decided to change the oil.
And then bad luck stroke. Stipped bolt...Missing washer...
I had to go and buy a bolt extractor.

Ordered the bolt, should arrive shortly.
I couldn't find that washer for less than 25$ delivered. Yeah for Canada!
Finally got it from the honda dealership for a song. dancr

Also changed the spark plugs. From what I can see, the old one still look alright.

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 12:50 am
by Norbert R
Steeven you're not the first or the last oneto strip that bolt head ;)
PO's have a habit of over tightening them....

Nice work so far, keep the pics coming anim-cheers1

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:41 am
by sunnbobb
Looking good my man!

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:24 am
by TNTbefree
Lot of guys switch over to the Randakks Standard Oil Filter Conversion Kit

http://randakks.com/products/honda-gl10 ... gine-parts

I Love it.
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:31 am
by Steevensi
I've seen. Maybe next year!

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:39 am
by CYBORG
Looks like you are going in the right direction. Good work.

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:14 am
by Neil
Looking better all the time.

Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike

Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 11:21 am
by Roady
Looks like good progress. Keep at it.