'78K Resto-Mod-"HaCkJoB"

[shinyribs]

No way bud. You do too much as it is. You got your own stuff to do without running errands for me. I do appreciate it, though

[TOOLS1]

It's no problem. they are only 10 minutes away from the Toolcrib. Here is their info. Metal by the foot. 816-241-5550. The tubing is 1" X .095 mechanical tubing. Maybe they can help, you get some. If not let me know.
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[shinyribs]

Are you sure it's no problem? I really could use it, but I don't want to take advantage of you. Are you going by there anyway?

[TOOLS1]

I will be going right by it tomorrow. It is right by the powder coaters that is doing my Buddies engine. They are doing the whole engine, cases, and all. I have to go up, and assemble the covers on the cases, so they won't have to mask everything. Should be really cool. The guy said he has never done engine cases before.
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[Piute]

shinyribs wrote

@ Piute-Oh,I gotcha now. Hmmm,didn't think of that. You think it needs 'em?

I had a full mailbox this afternoon when I got in. Thank you again Mr. Shultz for the switchgear!These things look fantastic!


Tab                   $370
switchgear            20
bearings/seals       17
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Current tab         $407

   Nice low amount SO far
 The bumpers will add to the cuoosh of the seat,had to take off my grab bar ,Rubber bumpers hit it,now none and can tell,rest on toolbox and fender,seatt has a couple think may go more and thicker.
  Got me A nice heavy Lil box today myself,must be Happy 750's Day

[shinyribs]

You got me worried about vibes now.I have a piece of flat roofing membrane.I wonder if I slip it between the seat and the pan if it will do the trick? I was wanting to make a set of foot pegs.Something big and industrial looking with lots of metalI'm wondering now if I should stick with the rubber covered stockers. You reckon the vibes could be an issue there?

[Piute]

  Vibes shouldn't be to much of a prob. BUT wet metal is slick so lots of deep cuts for gripp,foot slips be sure ya have big band-aids,cause it will work like a meat tederiser on back of leg,dang that hurts just thinking of it

[shinyribs]

just had to bring that up,huh Bud?

[Half-Caf]

shinyribs wrote

just had to bring that up,huh Bud?

Ah yes, reminds me of the "bear claw" pedals from my bmx days. They had some pretty nasty looking stuff out there...


They were also notorious for this...


BUT you'll be fine, Shiny  

[TOOLS1]

Half-Caf wrote

shinyribs wrote

just had to bring that up,huh Bud?

Ah yes, reminds me of the "bear claw" pedals from my bmx days. They had some pretty nasty looking stuff out there...


They were also notorious for this...


BUT you'll be fine, Shiny  

I NEED a set of those, for Mortal Vindication.
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[Piute]

shinyribs wrote

just had to bring that up,huh Bud?

  when time come's I warned ya can then be said,
  Those one's with "O"rings look good but no grip,rings fall off,test road A new bike with them on Just for looks

                     BUT you'll be fine, Shiny
                                                                                         BUD

[shinyribs]

The rubber ones can be slippery,especially if you put your foot down in a puddle,oil...that's why i was thinking teeth.Probably best to leave the dirtbike pegs in the woods.

[Piute]

  1st off
 BEST be wearing boots  clean the oil up and stop jumping in puddles,
                          Golf boots work great for ice fishing maybe find yourself a pair

[shinyribs]

Got the seat mounted and the electrics situated under the tank. I ran into a little clearance issue with the carbs and the tank. A ball peen took care of that. I dont usually care for those kind of ''fixes',but it'll never show. I messed around with the wheels some with a few different paint jobs. The solid black looked ok,but a little plain. Let me know what you think.Which setup you like better? If you have any other ideas,hit me. I'm wide open.

Solid black

Black with silver rim


Black with silver rim and spokes






I totally molested my battery box. i was too lazy to fab up all the tabs and figured the factory pieces had spent too much time together anywho. Dig that fuse box fix! PO's rule!




Snug,yes.But it is all in there! Regulator,rectifier,starter solenoid and the diode! Next is to find a spot for the oil tank and the fuse block.Then I'm onto exhaust,which I dread.Alot.

[TOOLS1]

With the blue/silver paint, I think the black with silver rim, and spokes looks best. However I really like black wheels. I would have sworn that the clamp, for the DOHC C model triple clamp had a fuse box in it.
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[shinyribs]

The tank and seat will be satin black when its all done. The frame will be textured black semi gloss and the engine will be satin with ss fasteners and a few other highlights.NOTHING POLISHED! Fork sliders and s-arm will be satin. There isnt a fuse block in the triple now.But there could be a place for one.That would be nice.

[Piute]

  Well ChromeRibs
 Name like that best keep some room for polishing,You know me Blk. is great ,but all has to be powder coated To be right ,That means taking apart when done .Nice swing hith the ballpin.,leaving swingarm polished and howbout lowers (legs),

[shinyribs]

It's easier to actually see,than to try and imagine,so I squirted some satin black today.I plan on blacking out the motor but keeping a silver valve cover. The exhaust I plan to either powder coat silver or wrap with silver wrap. Looking into getting a few Honda wing decals done in silver for the tank and a couple more for the engine covers. Or maybe just put them on the side covers if I go with side covers.

Help me decide guys. Should I:
-Side cover or not
-Black forks/s-arm or not?

[TOOLS1]

I like the side cover in the first picture.
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[Piute]

   Couldn't ya fab an oil box to fit across there,then no cover needed,I'd fab one just to have storage if nothing else,(not sure of size,