Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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!
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
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!
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
The Black Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
Welcome,
will be following along.
will be following along.
Bikes at present:
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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.
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.
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The Black Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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.
I also did some touch ups on the frame and the brackets.
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.
I also did some touch ups on the frame and the brackets.
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- Repainted some of the frame and brackets
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Last edited by Steevensi on Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
The Black Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
First surprise was the air filter. Or at least what was left from it.
How can you let that happen??
How can you let that happen??
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The Black Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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‘14 KLR650 ... not a rat ... yet
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My Original 'RAT' was a hybrid '82 CB900/1100F
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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.
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.
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The Black Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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.
Also changed the spark plugs. From what I can see, the old one still look alright.
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.
Also changed the spark plugs. From what I can see, the old one still look alright.
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- Stripped Bolt!
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- Cheap cheap cheap
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The Black Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
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
PO's have a habit of over tightening them....
Nice work so far, keep the pics coming
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
Looking good my man!
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1980 County Road Hauler "Brain Damage"
1978 Cafe Custom Gl1000 "Vyper"
1977 Bulldog Inspired "Vaincre"
1981 Street Fighter GL1100 "No Quarter"
1983 Supercharged Street Drag "Anubis" (in worx)
1983 gl1100 mint restoration "Kristen"
1985 Aspencade..pondering.
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
Lot of guys switch over to the Randakks Standard Oil Filter Conversion Kit
http://randakks.com/products/honda-gl10 ... gine-parts
I Love it.
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
I've seen. Maybe next year!
Last edited by Steevensi on Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:40 am, edited 1 time in total.
The Black Bike
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=59312
1982 GL 1100
1980 GL 1100 to be fix
1983 Honda Nighthawk 650 sold
1982 Honda CB 750 K under construction
1980 Suzuki A100
1974 Suzuki TS 250 sold
1992 Yamaha RT 180 sold
1976 Honda CB125 sold
2002 Suzuki Katana 750 sold
1983 Suzuki GS770 rusting in a shed
1982 Suzuki GS750 in boxes
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
Looks like you are going in the right direction. Good work.
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
Looking better all the time.
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Re: Steeven First Bike Build. I call it the Black Bike
Looks like good progress. Keep at it.
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