Post by: heli_madken on May 04, 2022, 11:23:56 PM
I imported the bike from the US in 2020, mechanically sound but very poor cosmetically and the rear of the frame was quite badly bent, this is how the bike looked -
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I did a full bare frame restore, every part was polished or painted, I did all the work involved myself. I dont like either the silver/grey or white colours used on the C model and not being worried about originality I have gone for a red scheme which follows loosely the design scheme of the original bike, really pleased with how its turned out -
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The bike is fitted with a SuperTrapp stainless exhaust that was very badly damaged so I spent a long time repairing it. Took the dents out of the downpipes with various sized steel balls hammer through the tubes, worked a treat. The reason I wanted to save the exhaust was this noise -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyHSEIxziGw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyHSEIxziGw)
Cant wait to go for a ride.
Post by: philward on May 04, 2022, 11:36:20 PM
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Post by: K2-K6 on May 05, 2022, 08:25:20 AM
I think this is one of the most epic engine ever made too, hope you enjoy riding it.
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 05, 2022, 08:40:33 AM
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Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 05, 2022, 09:19:27 AM
Did you do a project build post on here or is it too new a model?
Post by: heli_madken on May 05, 2022, 09:38:08 AM
I love the red colour scheme suits it so much better than the original silver.
Did you do a project build post on here or is it too new a model?
Thanks for the comments everyone much appreciated.
Thanks ted you can find my build thread over on the CBX forum - http://www.cbxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=11871 (http://www.cbxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=11871)
The red is supposed to be Candy Glory Red as found on the Z model CBX's. I used RSBike Paint colour and base coat but I just could not get it to come out exactly the same, always a little darker but I am pleased with the colour itself so what the hey!
Post by: Laverdaroo on May 05, 2022, 11:28:35 AM
that looks fantastic and what a transformation,chuffed........rightly so!
Well domne, love it ;) :)
Post by: JamesH on May 05, 2022, 11:41:58 AM
So did you paint it all yourself Ken? Rattle cans or do you have a paint booth?I love the red colour scheme suits it so much better than the original silver.
Did you do a project build post on here or is it too new a model?
Thanks for the comments everyone much appreciated.
Thanks ted you can find my build thread over on the CBX forum - http://www.cbxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=11871 (http://www.cbxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=102&t=11871)
The red is supposed to be Candy Glory Red as found on the Z model CBX's. I used RSBike Paint colour and base coat but I just could not get it to come out exactly the same, always a little darker but I am pleased with the colour itself so what the hey!
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Post by: heli_madken on May 05, 2022, 05:31:22 PM
So did you paint it all yourself Ken? Rattle cans or do you have a paint booth?
I kind of have a paint booth. I section off a portion of the garage with plastic sheet which covers the ceiling, walls and floor and is all Velcro attached together. Actually quite effective and minimises the amount of overspray getting out. HVLP guns are good at minimising overspray as well.
I have an air fed mask and powerful compressor which allows me to use 2K clear for finishing.
Also have a small vinyl cutter which I use to make masks for the lettering, design the lettering in CorelDraw.
Post by: Sesman on May 06, 2022, 12:13:31 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 07, 2022, 11:06:24 PM
Post by: heli_madken on May 07, 2022, 11:37:58 PM
Hasnt all been straight forward but I touched lucky with the engine itself it is in great shape.
V5 arrived today ;D ;D ;D All in took just short of 4 weeks which is brilliant considering Easter and May day would have slowed things down. Also considering VJMC got one digit wrong on the frame number which I only noticed after posting the application. Then they followed up with totally the wrong advice which thankfully I ignored. Moral here is check and double check the paperwork.
So I am off to Ayr tomorrow for a number plate, 140 mile plus round trip but hopefully I may get a ride in as the weather looks good.
Bit nervous about the first ride, hopefully everything will work ok.