Re: '81 CB750C "Rock-It"
Posted by masiste on Oct 30, 2012; 4:56am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/81-CB750C-Rock-It-tp4031001p4031422.html
Cool. I like the look of bare aluminum. My only concern would be protection against elements. It could get daubed, stained with oils or chemicals.
I hear you, hate the look of clear coats peeling off aluminum, makes it imposible to polish. And polishing a Comstar wheel on a bike is a very difficult proposition at least. I like a lot the look and potential of a 16 in Comstar wheel. But I better get a bike that comes with it. Swapping that 16 Comstar into my bike would force me to relinquish the disc brake.
Working on my bike too. I comitted a mistake in trusting some guy that said he was a good painter. He showed me some ok jobs, and for a reasonable price we agreed on painting my gas tank, fender, tail and side covers.
It came out ok, ( tank needs a bit more polishing, looks dull in some areas )... but tomy horror, without him ever asking, he went ahead and painted the black engine just like that, all assembled, and I did not like the result. I am against painting over assembled parts/bolts and such. Invitation to paint peeling in case of bolt removal. But the worst part came upon ridding home, the cylinder / Cylinder Head paint begun to fry
! I told the guy. He says he will fix it, but I have my reservations going back. I am no pro painter but have painted plenty parts and I am not that bad. Besides I never intended on painting the engine, not unless disassembled for repairs, so now I am stuck ! Any advise would be appreciated.
Other than that it is all fun. Got some parts to connect my oil pressure gauge and today took them to a shop for powder coating black ( to match the engine)
I will post /open a thread soon with photos. Work and family have hindered in on my progress.
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/81-CB750C-Rock-It-tp4031001p4031422.html
Cool. I like the look of bare aluminum. My only concern would be protection against elements. It could get daubed, stained with oils or chemicals.
I hear you, hate the look of clear coats peeling off aluminum, makes it imposible to polish. And polishing a Comstar wheel on a bike is a very difficult proposition at least. I like a lot the look and potential of a 16 in Comstar wheel. But I better get a bike that comes with it. Swapping that 16 Comstar into my bike would force me to relinquish the disc brake.
Working on my bike too. I comitted a mistake in trusting some guy that said he was a good painter. He showed me some ok jobs, and for a reasonable price we agreed on painting my gas tank, fender, tail and side covers.
It came out ok, ( tank needs a bit more polishing, looks dull in some areas )... but tomy horror, without him ever asking, he went ahead and painted the black engine just like that, all assembled, and I did not like the result. I am against painting over assembled parts/bolts and such. Invitation to paint peeling in case of bolt removal. But the worst part came upon ridding home, the cylinder / Cylinder Head paint begun to fry
! I told the guy. He says he will fix it, but I have my reservations going back. I am no pro painter but have painted plenty parts and I am not that bad. Besides I never intended on painting the engine, not unless disassembled for repairs, so now I am stuck ! Any advise would be appreciated.
Other than that it is all fun. Got some parts to connect my oil pressure gauge and today took them to a shop for powder coating black ( to match the engine)
I will post /open a thread soon with photos. Work and family have hindered in on my progress.
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