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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> 98 project bike. /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1341927719 Message started by mojohand40 on 07/10/12 at 06:41:59 |
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Title: 98 project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 07/10/12 at 06:41:59 Well...this is what I got to start with: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7535264860_d494355151_z.jpg I got it fairly cheap. She runs, but needs some work. The previous owner did what he could, had some recent carb work done, etc. So far, I've done a new front tire, new front brake pads and got a bar and grips waiting to put on. (this weekend?)... I also got fork seals on order, plan on tackling that ASAP as the front end is a little squishy... My plan: Get it roadworthy first, then paint it, foot pegs (left side is bent), new lights, mirrors etc. Some of the stuff I got lying around from past bike projects. Stay tuned....I'll post pics along the ways.. I WAS going to bob it....BUT.....started really liking the shape of the stock version... now, the plan is to just fix her up, polish what can be polished, paint it, add a few custom mods. etc...just turn it into a nice 'lil cruiser. |
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Title: Re: 98 bobber project bike. Post by splash07 on 07/10/12 at 06:52:22 Is it the light or is that orange paint faded, actually looks bada$$. You going to paint it, I wouldn't, maybe debadge it but all bobbed out with that retro looking paint will give it a cool look. |
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Title: Re: 98 bobber project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 07/10/12 at 07:44:20 21223E33213A6265520 wrote:
Ha! Yeah, the paint is very, very faded..looks better in the picture then in real life. The front fender looks more pink then orange. I plan on painting it. Either gold or copper or a dark metalic brown. (rattle can.) I figured I'd start with the side panels to see if I like it. |
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Title: Re: 98 bobber project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 07/14/12 at 18:31:29 Changed bars and grips today. before: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7138/7571431150_762e6f7a9f.jpg after: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/7571431854_37f51891d2.jpg much better! Used "Wide and Low Chrome XLX Style Drag Bars" from J and P cycles p/n 502-203 (cheap: 28.99!) Kind of a pain, drilling holes for switch housings, and struggling with these grips, which were very, very snug...as in they ain't coming off with out a dremel tool cutting them off.. BUT...worth it. Bike looks better, fells better... NEXT: Fork Oil and Seals. then, hopefully, a Verslavy Cam Chain Adjuster! |
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Title: Re: 98 bobber project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 07/15/12 at 17:11:54 Did the fork seals today. I replaced the seal, the clip, the dust seal and the damper bolts and washers. Front suspension much better now. |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 08/05/12 at 13:21:34 did the old verslavy mod yesterday. The plunger was at 17mm. Everything else under the clutch cover looked good. Next up: Raptor mod...I gots no reserve now! Left me stranded once before I realized the petcock was toast...arhhg! Got a raptor petcock from bike bandit ready to put on..maybe next week. |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by WD on 08/05/12 at 22:28:13 Mine faded out just like that, but within 2 months of brand new purchase. 1998 orange was a really poor quality paint. You can get the same shade (more durable) from Rustoleum, Krylon or Tractor Supply (Valspar). Don't use Duplicolor Metalspecks Burnt Copper... looks like crap unless you topcoat with a perfect clear... http://ravenscroftart.net/watchtower/pokeydone1.jpg |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 09/30/12 at 11:51:19 update: Fixed my oil leak (redid the clutch cover gasket). Then I did the raptor petcock mod, much better. Now, I'm painting: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/8040289538_84d4d59f2b.jpg Got the side covers 95% done. Just did another spray of clear coat. Got the front fender ready for clearcoat, as well as the new back fender. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/8040282667_c004091bc8.jpg The color is Dupli-Color "Orange Mist Metalic". I wet-sanded everything, then I primered with Dupli-color Filler Primer, and am using Dupli-color clear engine enamel as a clear coat. The results so farlook great! Can't wait to wax everything up. Need to pull the tank next and begin wet-sanding it. A word to the wise: If you want to rattle can using dupli-color, make sure you get enough! It takes about 7 or 8 eight ounce cans! Most Pep Boys carry about 4 of a color, so order more at the counter. (Also takes two cans of primer and two cans of clear coat). Next up: yep, I went ahead and ordered the Blue Collar Bobber kit..(could no longer resist)...already got the new rear fender painted. |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by Spamy on 10/01/12 at 11:02:53 Watch out for getting fuel on that clear coat. It doesnt hold up at all. It like instant permanent mark. |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 10/01/12 at 12:13:45 765544485C250 wrote:
Hmmm....thanks for the heads-up. I was just reading another post that recommended PlastiKote 229 Clear Engine Enamel as being more gas resistant, so I went over to Amazon and ordered a few cans. I haven't got to the tank yet, I pulled it off the bike and washed it a little (underside was awful), probably start wet-sanding tonight. |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 10/20/12 at 17:09:26 UPDATE got back to work on her today: started clear-coating the tank. The PlastiKote 229 Clear Engine Enamel is the stuff! My fender and side cover were cured enough ( a week or so) to apply wax and buff up..They look great. Hope to be done with the tank by next week. apply some clear and let it cure for awhile. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8188/8106937662_c4534d2f67.jpg loving the color. in the mean time, continued tearing down and cleaning. Man! Gettin' that rear fender off was a pain. Those four bolts seemed epoxied in. Also getting regulator off req'd a small sledge hammer and an impact driver..really! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8336/8106927421_2838cbf98b.jpg Oh, well, the hardest parts are behind me, and I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel on this project. |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 07/27/13 at 17:46:58 FINALLY...done..got to ride her today! Realized at the end that my rear tire was too big for the fender, so had to replace with a stock one! Then....decided to ditch the wet cell and get a new battery.. added, some gas.....started right up and rides great! http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/9381226834_00c5d9fd7a_z.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5458/9381228018_604a973fc0.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7432/9381227128_f2d3224151.jpg still want to change the exhaust and get some different mirrors...maybe black round ones... |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by LANCER on 07/27/13 at 19:43:14 Love the seat |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/27/13 at 19:43:18 YOu slap a Dyna muffler on it & YOuve nailed it,, Nice Job |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by ToesNose on 07/28/13 at 08:35:38 Looking good Mojo! I really like copper/orange on our bikes! The stock black/orange copper paint scheme is sweet, but all copper really suits it in my opinion :) |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by WD on 07/28/13 at 09:00:40 Looks great, and I second the muffler swap recommended or use an FL type fishtail for more of an early style. |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by Jiggyfly on 07/28/13 at 12:17:42 Bike looks awesome! I'd consider dropping the forks an inch, or so....looks a little nose high.....? |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by paulmarshall on 07/28/13 at 12:58:18 Looking Great ;) |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by Toroso on 07/28/13 at 13:47:28 Great job. Makes me want to go the Blue Collar route. Is that the small or large seat? |
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Title: Re: 98 project bike. Post by mojohand40 on 07/28/13 at 16:25:13 79425F425E422D0 wrote:
It's the small seat. Really not at all that uncomfortable. Better then I thought It would be. |
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