Member Contributer Kel Posted April 13, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 13, 2012 How is the exhaust coating hold Ing for you? Holding up great. If you can bake it yourself, it's pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy77 Posted April 15, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 15, 2012 How is the exhaust coating hold Ing for you? Holding up great. If you can bake it yourself, it's pretty cheap. What type of coating did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 16, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 16, 2012 What type of coating did you use? It's a ceramic. I used the chrome. Spray it on and bake. It dries kind of chalky but after hitting it with 0000 steel wool and some polishing, it gets shiny. I wasn't able to buff it to a "chrome" finish but more of a satin nickle which is more appropriate for a race bike. You can get a pretty reflective finish if you have the right equipment or patience. I would think nothing of using the matte black or titanium for a future exhaust project. What cha got brewin'? http://www.columbiacoatings.com/category_s/1051.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Holy Moley, that is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy77 Posted April 16, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 16, 2012 What cha got brewin'? http://www.columbiacoatings.com/category_s/1051.htm Doing a full rebuild/fighter project on a 4th gen. Planning to powdercoat most of it and wanted a good DIY exhaust solution. I've seen a lot of guys have trouble with their exhaust coatings staying put. Even sending it off to have it done professionally. If you're having good luck with I'll probably give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 16, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 16, 2012 I made an extension off the front of an old oven with some foiled rigid insulation to give me the needed length for the exhaust sections. A simple slide frame to make getting parts in and out easier. I've powder coated both wheels and countless other items in there as well. I've painted some pieces with VHT caliper paint and cured them in there as well, sets up nice from the heat. Caswell has a ceramic coating that's very similar. Same idea. http://www.caswellpl...romex-4-oz.html Can't remember now if I used the Columbia or Caswell stuff, but I'm leaning now towards the Caswell. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jeremy77 Posted April 16, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'm hoping to be able to one big enough to powdercoat the frame in as well... We shall see. Someone in my build topic suggested I look you up when I was asking about powdercoating... I'm definitely inspired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 16, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'm hoping to be able to one big enough to powdercoat the frame in as well... We shall see. Someone in my build topic suggested I look you up when I was asking about powdercoating... I'm definitely inspired! I've thought about that as well. I thought maybe extend the foil box out more, tip the oven on it's back and lower the frame down in and hang it. Build a lid that goes around the hanging wire? The VF's rear frame is part of the main frame but if you can remove the sub frame, it wouldn't have to be that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 23, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 23, 2012 Here's a pic of the triples installed. Still have to button things down but you get the idea. Added a metal Honda logo for kicks. Also reworked my VF/CBR tank vent. The old one was venting under the fill and I didn't like it, it weeped some fuel on to the neck which sat there and ate the paint. This one should be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer InvisibleCities Posted April 23, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 23, 2012 Sweet as Aunt Mary's biscuits! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000RS Posted April 24, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2012 Triples look nice. Any trimming required? How's the steering lock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 24, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2012 Triples look nice. Any trimming required? How's the steering lock? There was some minor interference with the frame near the neck. The way I had them configured, not as much material could be removed as I'd like but I was able to get it to work. It's also a trick to get the cables and clutch/brake levers to clear the guages and mirrior mounts in front and the tank in back of full lock. Again I've gotten it to work. Steering lock is much much better but I haven't road tested it yet. Steering stop still looks likely to be the frame. Early gut feeling is I'm going to like it much better than the CBR/RC51 stuff. How close is the fork tube to the upper frame at full lock on the stocker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer InvisibleCities Posted April 24, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2012 Not sure this will fit your application but here is a photo of the adjustable steering stops on my VF500F 41mm fork conversion: photo courtesy Dsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 24, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 24, 2012 Not sure this will fit your application but here is a photo of the adjustable steering stops on my VF500F 41mm fork conversion: I like that cam setup a lot. The R is a little different. I'm guessing I'm still going to use all of the available lock so the frame may still be the stop so...? I'm going to put some thin rubber pads on the frame for a stop if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Here's a pic of the triples installed. Still have to button things down but you get the idea. Added a metal Honda logo for kicks. Looks good! Did you revert to the brushed finish? They don't look quite as shiny as they did in the previous pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 25, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 25, 2012 Looks good! Did you revert to the brushed finish? They don't look quite as shiny as they did in the previous pic. Yes. I like to give it a polish first then the brushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000RS Posted April 26, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 26, 2012 Triples look nice. Any trimming required? How's the steering lock? There was some minor interference with the frame near the neck. The way I had them configured, not as much material could be removed as I'd like but I was able to get it to work. It's also a trick to get the cables and clutch/brake levers to clear the guages and mirrior mounts in front and the tank in back of full lock. Again I've gotten it to work. Steering lock is much much better but I haven't road tested it yet. Steering stop still looks likely to be the frame. Early gut feeling is I'm going to like it much better than the CBR/RC51 stuff. How close is the fork tube to the upper frame at full lock on the stocker? Finally took a look at my stock bike. There is about 3/8" clearance between the stock fork tube and the lower frame rail at it`s closest point at full lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhelan65 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Absolutely stunning job! Your skills are incredible, the attention to detail is what does it fro me. Great job man.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 29, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 29, 2012 I finally got around to adding about 8-10" to the rear pipes before they merge into one. They were too short before. As much as I hated to mess with another exhaust build, I knew what to do this time and it went much easier. I also redid the baffles and packing. The first baffle size is on the right, the current diameter on the left. Exhaust flow was ultimately going to have to come out of the small end cap opening so I figured I'd make the baffle match the opening size(sorta). I had a 4-1 Sudco baffle lying around that was the right diameter so I cut 2 pieces that fit perfectly. The added benefit besides a little back pressure is I got more packing in there. I was able to wrap a few more times around the smaller baffle. This is a quality kit I got from Moose Racing. Simply wrap the baffle with the stainless screen, then the SS wool mat, followed by the fiber matting. Secure it with a little masking tape and work it in to the can. I also pulled the exhaust tips in a little. The bottoms are now flush with the tail, looks better I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIFFER93 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 In a conversation with non motorcycle friends (They are my wife's friends.. LOL) they asked when I would be done with my bike... I said "never, there is always something"... You are proving my point. Great work! Did you cut those triples yourself? Awesome Awesome Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Kel, your license plate bolts are crooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 30, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 30, 2012 Kel, your license plate bolts are crooked. Oh sh**, I'm breaking out the laser level as we speak!! What makes that truely funny is, anyone who knows me knows I'm completely oppisite from caring about that stuff. I've never been mistaken for meticulous...you have seen pics of my shop...right? In a conversation with non motorcycle friends (They are my wife's friends.. LOL) they asked when I would be done with my bike... I said "never, there is always something"... You are proving my point. Great work! Did you cut those triples yourself? Awesome Awesome Awesome. So true. The triples were cut for Seb using his CB900 design that I had tweaked to my needs/wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 What makes that truely funny is, anyone who knows me knows I'm completely oppisite from caring about that stuff. I've never been mistaken for meticulous...you have seen pics of my shop...right? No, no I haven't... lol You've got a little OCD in you, you might just not realize it yet... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 30, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 30, 2012 You've got a little OCD in you, you might just not realize it yet... :D You wouldn't say that if you saw my closet floor, car trunk, work bench, R's wiring harness, pantry, etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Well, I did say "a little"... lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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