Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 11, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted January 11, 2013 Okay, starting on a proper restore of my bike in a box, bought it off eBay in May, it was about 50% apart so I had no clue what I paid for. My friend talked me into putting her together before throwing money into something that might not even run. Amazingly every bolt and bulb was there (minus the few body pieces I knew were missing) and after spaying me with oil, peeing all of the fluid out of the rear shock on my garage floor and three times off with carbs ( never try to be cheat on carbs!! ) I rode her for about 600 miles and fell in love! So here we go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedhills Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 sounds sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 11, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 11, 2013 sorry...I was on my ipad earlier and couldnt upload On the way home Something missing..... My other baby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted January 11, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted January 11, 2013 Not one but TWO badd-ass looking machnes!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 15, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 15, 2013 First shot at a build list, would love to be able to get her done in time for Bike Week! we leave in less than 2 months!! Build List Clean Every Thing!! Repaint Frame Powder Coat Swing Arm Powder Coat All Brackets Powder Coat Triple Tree Powder Coat Handle Bars Recondition Plastic -?? Best Methods Recondition Bolts Rebuild Front Forks - ?? Leaning towards Sonic Springs – Suggestions? Replace Rear Shock - Hagon Replace all Brake Lines Clean and Rebuild Brake System Replace Bearings As needed Check / Adjust Valves Fix Hyd Clutch Leak Fix Valve Cover Leak Repaint Engine Covers Rebuild Water Pump Replace Thermostat Check Oil Pump Tolerances Rebuild Carbs Replace Fuel Lines -?? Suggestions... Flush Water System Update Turn Signals LED Tail Lights Check Wiring Harness Recover Seat Oil Mod -?? Is it needed... Exhaust -?? HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted January 15, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted January 15, 2013 Shouldn't take you more than a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 15, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 15, 2013 If I could get past sitting on my stool and scratching my head on where to start! I'm down to the Motor and Frame but blocked it up wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 16, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 16, 2013 Okay...That's done. Much easier to take the frame off the engine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Instead of painting the frame, powdercoat it as well. Just insert some cheap hardware store metric bolts into any threaded holes first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 16, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 16, 2013 If I can find someone with an oven big enough...It will not fit in my guys oven. I do plan on having it painted with automotive paint though, not rattle can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted January 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted January 16, 2013 There should be places a plenty that could do a frame. Painting will be cheaper. I'd even consider keeping the frame bare metal. What color are you thinking of powder coating everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 16, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm going Satin Black with everything including the frame. When I get around to the Fairings they will be stock RWB, Love that too much to change it. And after a grueling 30 second search on the internet I found someone local who can do the frame.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedViffer Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 There should be places a plenty that could do a frame. Painting will be cheaper. I'd even consider keeping the frame bare metal. What color are you thinking of powder coating everything? Is that just an assumption or have you checked prices in your area? Because normally when it comes to a pro paint job VS a pro powdercoat job, the powder comes out cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted January 17, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted January 17, 2013 I was thinking along the lines of doing it yourself instead of having someone paint it for you. Also depends on what kind of paint you get and how much of a project you make it. I wouldn't know anything about making it a project to design and build a 700F oven to cure high temp paint for eight parts to save a few bucks in the short run. I think PC bike frames are $100 +/- $20, so there's some room for painting to be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted January 31, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted January 31, 2013 New stuff starting to come in! Of course I haven't gotten anything cleaned, nothing to the Powder Coaters and I'm going to be in Austin for a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted February 1, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2013 Those truck bed pics prove you're a trooper when it comes to commitment. At least it looks like brand new rubber on the rims! If I ever went to the dark side with a cruiser, the Warrior would be first on my list. Those things look mean. Yama-Star did that one up perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JeffInFranklinTN Posted February 1, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'm going Satin Black with everything including the frame. When I get around to the Fairings they will be stock RWB, Love that too much to change it. And after a grueling 30 second search on the internet I found someone local who can do the frame.... Original colors makes it worth more........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted February 1, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2013 To me, the fact that I have to reprint it at all takes away from the value. I agree that original is more valuable, but if its painted once, 28 years from now it can be painted again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Unpainted plastic that is sun faded can be brought back to life for less than $1. Buy a tub of petroleum jelly from the dollar store and wipe it all over the plastic heavily. Let it sit overnight or even for a few days, then just wipe it off. It will look new. Results are better than Mother's Back-to-Black with cost 10x as much, and worlds above Armor All. I go to my local NAPA for all my fuel line, they have a neat little rig where you can cut your own lengths. Very cheap. If you want ot get fancy and spend money you can go buy a roll of Tygon. Good luck with your rebuild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted February 2, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2013 Rattle can-ing the frame can work out as well and way cheaper than PC. Details are in this thread: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/37075-vf1000r-rebuild/?p=444305#entry444305 Looks like it was purged. Here's a pic. My frame has held up well without a scratch for years. I'd PC the swingarm if I had to do it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted February 2, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2013 Unpainted plastic that is sun faded can be brought back to life for less than $1. Buy a tub of petroleum jelly from the dollar store and wipe it all over the plastic heavily. Let it sit overnight or even for a few days, then just wipe it off. It will look new. Results are better than Mother's Back-to-Black with cost 10x as much, and worlds above Armor All. I go to my local NAPA for all my fuel line, they have a neat little rig where you can cut your own lengths. Very cheap. If you want ot get fancy and spend money you can go buy a roll of Tygon. Good luck with your rebuild! I just smacked myself in the forehead!!! Why didn't I think of that? Logical and cheap. Thanks Seb. Off to get a supply of Jelly and wipe down my... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted February 2, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2013 Rattle can-ing the frame can work out as well and way cheaper than PC. Details are in this thread: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/37075-vf1000r-rebuild/?p=444305#entry444305 Looks like it was purged. Here's a pic. My frame has held up well without a scratch for years. I'd PC the swingarm if I had to do it over. I've read that post many times! One of the reasons I want a black frame, awesome work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted February 22, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2013 Frame, Swing Arm and 38 some odd other parts off to the Powder Coater. Its going to be a long two weeks waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted February 22, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted February 22, 2013 This wins. A lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Charlies Posted March 3, 2013 Author Member Contributer Share Posted March 3, 2013 Progress...slow, slow progress. I'm not going to even come close to being done by bike week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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