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My CB550 K3 Restore Project
heli_madken:
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Shaving is ok but I have had to declare it to my insurance company as a possible threat to other road users due to the blinding effect of the sun or driving lights. Reminds me of my mates Lambretta in the 70's it had so many mirrors if you caught the sun at a certain angle your retina's were scorched beyond repair.
Seriously I know this isn't to everyone's taste and it certainly isn't I guess a 'restore' in the truest sense but considering how the bike looked before I think its a great improvement. I am not seeking 'originality' just to make a nice 1970's look and feel bike that is reliable and fun to ride without the trendy cafe racer look.
Finished up the core components of the engine today, I absolutely love the shape of Japanese engines from this period -
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Unfortunately that is it for a while, I have a whole house to decorate and spruce up ready for selling in the new year and moving on now that the kids have moved out, would love to get her finished but needs must.
heli_madken:
Got fed up of painting, decorating, tiling, floor refinishing, plumbing, electrics etc so decided to do some more on the 550 -
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I serviced the carbs a while back so just polished the tops and float bowls and got them fitted. What a job it is getting them in place but managed without scratching any of the newly painted stuff -
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Got the airbox painted and fitted the intake duct came up well -
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Battery box painted and fitted -
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Rear swing arm in place together with some nice new TEC shocks which are excellent value for money, thanks to this forum for pointing them out. Also fitted the main stand and new spring, found it easier to fit the spring first then drive in the pivot pin -
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Next up is to think about getting her on wheels. I intend to buy new rims and spokes and have a go at lacing myself after reading all the post on the subject, not something I have done before so it will be a challenge.
smoothoperator:
I'm very much in awe of your rebuild and the standard of finish is stunning. Can I ask please what paints you used for your frame?
ST1100:
@heli_madken
looking awsome... keep going 8)
heli_madken:
--- Quote from: smoothoperator on November 21, 2020, 06:47:08 PM ---Can I ask please what paints you used for your frame?
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Thanks for your comment. The paint is by a company called Jawel - https://www.jawel.co.uk/ I use their 2K super black gloss which goes on really nice and flats out wonderfully so no need for any further polishing. It is a 2K paint though so air fed mask is essential. It is quite flexible, doesnt chip easily and is very durable.
Their 2K primer is also very nice to use but does need to be scuffed before applying the black, for this I use Farecla G-Scuff which is perfect for working on a frame
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