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My 750F2 project.
Cb750r:
Ok folks,
Ive been on motorcycle forums for a long time, I also work in automotive parts sales, so i have fairly thick skin.
People join these forums for many reasons, most of us joined up because we needed help or parts or something like that.
Most of us stick around for the sense of community, getting to see other like minded individuals doing similar work. Get ideas or inspiration for their bikes.
Ive had Personal messages of support from other members who feel the same way, and some comments to that effect above. I am not glad for this, Im just saying im obviously not the only one who doesnt welcome how he is providing his feedback. On the other hand i had another member assure me Oddjob means well, but is very VERY detail oriented.
When it comes to critical component like brakes, or engine assembly things are pretty cut and dry, but when it comes to asethetics, theres such a huge range of personal opinion, satisfaction in the process, personal ability and cost.
To have people jump on your build thread and be critical of your efforts without offering solutions DOES NOT HELP, its AFTER THE FACT.
In regards to these shocks im hoping to get 1 or 2 seasons out of them, not another decade. They looked thrashed when i took them off the bike, and the broken preload collar was a really fun challenge to my minimal machining skills. The collars turned out well enough that it made the rest of the shocks look even worse so i gave the shocks a lick of paint… i have a good friend who powdercoated my shock springs, frame and lots of bits and pieces for free. Does that sound like a waste of time to you?? If so, i dont need your input you’re not my kind of person.
Do i care about concours restorations? no but i respect them for their skill and attention to period correct detail.
Do i like the modern brat bike plank seat look? No but good for them they’re out there wrenching and riding. Its not their fault i broke my hip and need a comfy seat!
Do i care about drag racers? Man bikes are for corners but those guys know how to make horsepower so i listen when they talk engines.
Built not Bought guys? Dude good on you if you can do it all, I know i cant and I'm glad to pay for nice results when the process is beyond me.
My point? There is a myriad of reasons to ride and wrench on these bikes, lets do our best to help people when they as or if it appears they might be doing unsafe or costly they dont realize, let offer solutions, lets acknowledge we have different visions, skillsets, piggy banks.
Is that too Snowflake of me?
ozzybud:
Well said!! Thank you!
Lets keep this fun. like the fun i have in my shop when i am trying to improve these classics and keep them on the road
Now lets get back to your project and great posts about YOUR progress.
Ozzybud
Cb750r:
Bit more painting and “dry fitting†parts today.
My stator cover had some damage to it. I used a really great product from Devcon it’s an aluminum epoxy putty that is very hard and can be filed and even drilled and tapped. However it didn’t like the powder coat process much and I had to sand spot glaze and paint over the spot where the filler was used.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
There have been previous discussions about potential problems applying paint over powder coating good to read that it can be done.
Did you use ordinary Cellulose rattle can paint or something special like Acrylic?
Cb750r:
--- Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 04, 2024, 09:29:45 AM ---There have been previous discussions about potential problems applying paint over powder coating good to read that it can be done.
Did you use ordinary Cellulose rattle can paint or something special like Acrylic?
--- End quote ---
It was suggested by my friend who did the powder coating, when the flaw showed up after the attempt to powder coat it. I used an Acrylic Enamel engine paint.
If it doesn’t hold up it’s a simple matter to strip it of and start from scratch.
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