Member Contributer bswiles Posted April 21, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm a long time lurker but enjoy the forums. I have owned this bike since 1988. I believe I am the 3rd owner. It has always had a special place in my heart in spite of the other bikes in my garage. I knew, deep down, that I would never get rid of her. My garage is the Hotel California for Motorcycles. "They can check out any time they like, but they can never leave." or as my wife says, it where bikes go to die. Well not this baby. She is currently undergoing a pretty substantial makeover. A fellow forum member's shop is doing the work. I know it will never be worth the amount of money I will have in it, but me and this bike went through a lot. She hauled my butt around faithfully for years. She never let me down. When my wife and I were dirt poor and had only one lousy car, she was how I got to class and work and back. I'm excited to get her back and I can't wait to ride it. Here is the list of parts coming in so far. New Hagon Rear shock - New brake pads - Core Moto Braided Clutch and Brake lines - Supersprox rear sprocket, RK gold chain - Race Tech Gold valve emulators - New fork seals - Front and rear wheel bearing set - Front & Rear caliper seal kits -Front & Rear Master cylinder rebuild kit - Front Master cylinder site glass replacement - The calipers are getting powdercoated, the wheels and mufflers will also be powdercoated. Oiler mod will be installed...and I'm sure there will be more stuff that pops up along the way. Oh and a new decal kit will go on then a fresh paint job... Here is her "before" picture. If there is any interest, I will post more as they come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Burns Posted April 21, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2014 always pictures. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 21, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2014 Welcome into the limelight lurker! That beauty will take centre stage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted April 21, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2014 My heart always skips a beat when a red V45 flashes on the screen. I wish I had mine back. Please keep the pics and updates coming. Are those your R's in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted April 21, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2014 My heart always skips a beat when a red V45 flashes on the screen. I wish I had mine back. Please keep the pics and updates coming. Are those your R's in the background? Kel, the R's in the backgorund are in the same shop as mine. I'm pretty sure at least one is owned by the owner of the shop however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobotomy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yes lots of interest I've got an 84 and will be watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Sparrow75 Posted April 22, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 22, 2014 Once you polish this beauty to a shine, the bike will be happy and those signal lights will perk right up! Can't wait to see more pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted April 22, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 22, 2014 WELCOME and it looks pretty good now ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tomk1960 Posted April 27, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 27, 2014 That's a really nice story about the bike and your love for her. I hope you get her back soon so that the two of you can enjoy a nice long season of riding together. Please keep the pictures coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted April 27, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted April 27, 2014 Nice, very nice. YES, there is interest in more pictures. Welcome btw. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted April 29, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 29, 2014 front suspension upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted May 1, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 1, 2014 New braided steel brake lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted May 1, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 1, 2014 Always a great idea to upgrade brakes in my opinion. Never money thrown away. Soooooooo, about them extra pics... :-) C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted May 11, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 11, 2014 The infamous cam issues have bit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Yokel Posted May 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 11, 2014 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted May 13, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2014 The cams are being rebuilt by Mega Cycles out of California. That and the oiler mod should keep the bike going for a long time. While its a bummer, it was not completely unexpected. More pics will be posted as I get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kel Posted May 13, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2014 Way to stay with it. It's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted May 13, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2014 Weld and grind on the cams? Thought I read something about having the pad on the rocker done as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VF1000RS Posted May 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2014 Glad to see you are having it taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2014 It will always be in the back of your mind . It's a dam shame !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted May 17, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 17, 2014 Up close of the dreaded cams  On to other things while the cams are off to be rebuilt. Joe has started on the back end tear down  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted May 24, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 24, 2014 The oiler mod that is getting ready to go on. Â I've decided to go ahead and have the frame powder coated. (We've come this far so why not) I was initially going with the stock color but now I'm not sure. Â Black? Pewter gray or silver. The bodywork is being painted stock colors with new decals. The wheels are being powder coated a satin black. The calipers are being powder coated a darker charcoal gray. I'm concerned about having too many colors but I like the thought of changing things up a bit. Any thoughts on different colors for the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Captain 80s Posted May 24, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 24, 2014 Close to stock or black if you're not going to do the swingarm is my vote. Looking great so far!!! Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bswiles Posted May 29, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 29, 2014 Up close picture of the satin black powder coating on the wheels. We decided to go with satin black on the frame to match the wheels. More parts back from the powder coating place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZ Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I think the black should look great on the frame. Something I want to do when I finally tear mine apart for a proper resto/mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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