Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5016
Location: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:55 pm
F-crazy wrote:
That’s really looking great Tom! The finished product will be outstanding!
When doing the frame, how do you deal with the plates that are riveted on like the VIN tag etc...?
Cheers!
Nich
Nich,
I drilled out the heads on the special rivets that held the VIN plate on and removed it. I also made sure to remove the "remains" left in the holes by drilling them out. After I PC'd the frame, I put some contact cement on the back of the VIN plate and in the exact area where it attaches to the frame. I stuck it in place, then hammered in some new rivets that I got a few years ago from one our members from "Down Under." They're actually special nails with a rounded head and spiral thread that go in nice and tight and won't loosen up. There's probably someplace in the U.S. where you can buy them. I'll post a picture of one tonight when I get home.
Tom
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F-crazy Black CB750F
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Location: Milwaukee
Posted:
Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:52 pm
Sweet! I’ve been scheming how to tackle that. I’m sure I can find something like those “nails”. I know exactly what you’re talking about. They’re used to attach vin plates to MG blocks and heat shields under V8 intake manifolds etc...
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
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Location: Watertown NY USA
Posted:
Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:11 pm
Beautiful work as always Tom!
Your attention to detail sets the benchmark for us mere "Tinkers" here on the site!
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tomk1960 Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5016
Location: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Sun Oct 15, 2017 2:01 am
I've been picking away at various final details all week while I wait for the carbs to return from Mike Nixon. Early in the week I installed the calipers, hangers, new Galfer SS lines, and bled the system. Nice hard brakes now!
A replacement starter cable from Terry, aka Grump32 arrived Thursday, so that's in place now and the starter is all buttoned up. Today I put the exhaust back on. It's been up in the attic since last winter when I PC'd the header and pipe and polished the can. I love the way it looks on the bike.
I heard it before I tore the bike apart and it sounded great, so I'm sure my son is going to love it.
Here it is nearly all back together.
Just need those carbs! Next weekend we'll fire it up after this long hibernation and hopefully we'll be able to take it for a little ride.
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metu71 MB-5
Joined: Nov 08, 2012
Posts: 27
Location: Turku/Finland
Posted:
Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:54 pm
Tom, that bike looks great. You have done great job. Enjoy the rides together with your son.
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smurdoch CB1100F
Joined: Jan 22, 2004
Posts: 3197
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
Posted:
Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:45 am
I like the look of the polished can as well.
Great work as usual, Tom.
FCMike Hawk
Joined: Jul 11, 2014
Posts: 494
Location: Hobart,TAS, OZ
Posted:
Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:58 am
very detailed a credit to you!
what process are you using for the black nuts and bolts such as those on the TRAC, front caliper etc?
cheers
Mike
tomk1960 Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5016
Location: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Mon Oct 16, 2017 11:40 am
FCMike wrote:
very detailed a credit to you!
what process are you using for the black nuts and bolts such as those on the TRAC, front caliper etc?
cheers
Mike
Mike - the bolt heads are lightly powder coated to match. I use a couple layers of "baggie plastic" between the head and socket when tightening and that prevents damage to the finish.
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Joined: Feb 27, 2007
Posts: 272
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posted:
Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:06 pm
Just YUMMY Tom, a gorgeous job for sure. Your son will be one very happy (not to mention lucky) camper! Enjoy your rides together, what a precious gift.
Cheers...Tony
tomk1960 Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5016
Location: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:33 pm
My son came home from school for the weekend, so Friday night we fired it up for the first time since we tore it down to the bare frame. A little cranking and it roared to life! Another fine carb overhaul by Mike Nixon did the trick. Here it is all finished:
And here he is taking it up and down the street for it's first ride since the resurrection:
He'll be home again next week, so I hope to get it registered this coming week and then we can take it out for a long ride.
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Hondo57 CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2364
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted:
Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:39 pm
That is a very nice job you have done Tom. Congratulations!!
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Joined: Oct 20, 2014
Posts: 877
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Posted:
Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:12 am
Great job Tom! I hope that you get to spend some great father/son time together riding.
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Joined: Feb 20, 2006
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Location: Studio City, California
Posted:
Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:46 am
Very nice!
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