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« Reply #100 on: April 29, 2010, 09:30:14 AM » |
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Gammer, what kind of stripper do you use? I think I may go that route since I'm already several hours into this.
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« Reply #101 on: April 29, 2010, 09:35:32 AM » |
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I forget the name of it, but its just automotive paint stripper in an aerosol can. At least if you get it down to bare metal, you don't have to worry about any old paint causing compatibility issues. Just remember to wear rubber gloves and eye protection when using it...long sleeves too. That stuff can burn!  |
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« Reply #102 on: April 29, 2010, 10:15:27 AM » |
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Thanks for the info.  |
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« Reply #103 on: April 29, 2010, 10:59:44 AM » |
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Gammer, what kind of stripper do you use?
Don't cheap out in this area.  |
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« Reply #104 on: April 29, 2010, 11:01:24 AM » |
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 Hang in ther JB
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« Reply #105 on: April 29, 2010, 11:18:09 AM » |
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JB,
Stay the course. You are learning a lot along the way, and will be that much more proud of your NH when it is all said and done.
Eric
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« Reply #106 on: April 29, 2010, 11:24:39 AM » |
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Thanks guys. The encouraging words keeps me motivated to finish this project.
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« Reply #107 on: April 29, 2010, 12:04:45 PM » |
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« Reply #108 on: April 29, 2010, 12:06:04 PM » |
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 Thanks, Gammer.
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« Reply #109 on: April 29, 2010, 03:30:29 PM » |
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Sorry to see it went bad. At least you didn't throw the tank across the shop in a temper tantrum!! I was fishing with a buddy once and he lost a big Stripper right at the shoreline. Threw his rod and reel in the river........I just shook my head.
Good luck getting it right.
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« Reply #110 on: April 29, 2010, 03:45:53 PM » |
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Did he lose the stripper because he didn't have enough money?   |
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« Reply #111 on: April 29, 2010, 03:57:12 PM » |
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Did he lose the stripper because he didn't have enough money?  Not being able to pronounce the synonyms is challenging at times. |
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« Reply #112 on: April 29, 2010, 04:41:31 PM » |
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How many stripper jokes can we get on page 5?
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« Reply #113 on: April 29, 2010, 06:34:39 PM » |
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been there and boy does it suck, just be thankful its a bike and not a car lol
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« Reply #114 on: April 29, 2010, 07:54:45 PM » |
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Did he lose the stripper because he didn't have enough money? No, he had plenty of money. Just not enough 1's |
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« Reply #115 on: May 01, 2010, 09:19:38 AM » |
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Just a thought, keep spraying the green and go back over just the "veins" with black and clear the crap out of it...could look cool.
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« Reply #116 on: May 01, 2010, 05:41:59 PM » |
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Just a thought, keep spraying the green and go back over just the "veins" with black and clear the crap out of it...could look cool.
I could do that but, the paint cracks off very easy. It wouldn't last very long. |
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« Reply #117 on: May 01, 2010, 10:17:58 PM » |
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Yea repaint it dude, that green is awesome.
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« Reply #118 on: May 02, 2010, 01:20:19 PM » |
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Just a thought, keep spraying the green and go back over just the "veins" with black and clear the crap out of it... Yeah, The Incredible Hawk! |
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« Reply #119 on: May 02, 2010, 04:46:00 PM » |
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I decided today would be a good day to service my Harley...oil change, trans/primary fliud change, check the plugs, etc... Finished with that, gave it a bath and looked over to see my NH sitting there staring at me as if to say, "what about me??" So, since I'm a little burnt out on sanding, priming, painting and repeating...I decided to set the carbs up as best I can and see if she will fire up. After a couple of hours of fiddleing around with it, I rigged up a fuel source and the NH came alive!!!! I'll tell you guys/gals something... I have built a crap load of bikes in my time and most of them being basket cases but NOTHING has compared to hearing this NH run for the first time. I am so stoked right now!!! I do need to figure a few things out though. There is a small oil leak which I need to find out where its coming from (looks like its leaking at the pan), the vacuum lines are like reading Japanese stereo instructions and the Clymers manual is not nearly as good as the factory service manual. I may need to pick one up. After putting the carbs on, I noticed one of the vacuum fittings connecting carbs 2 and 3 is missing. I didn't realize it when I was cleaning them up this past winter since alot of the bike was already apart and in boxes. Also, 2 of the O-Ring gaskets that go in between the carb and the airbox boots are missing as well. No big deal...I'll have to order some stuff from Bikebandit unless anyone here feels like donating some parts.  It feels like its been a long time since I had a productive, problem free day. I was surprised just how good it runs. I was expecting the worst since I had no idea if it even ran when I got it. Time to kick back and relax. Its been a busy day.   |
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« Reply #120 on: June 01, 2010, 03:32:57 AM » |
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Just looking at your CBR600 footpegs, did they work OK in the end as I'm about to buy some and do the same? I assume they needed some grinding/spacing to fit in properly - did the spring work OK?
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« Reply #121 on: June 01, 2010, 06:21:32 AM » |
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The springs were not usable with the pegs I bought. And yes, I had to grind/modify them to get them to work. They dont fit perfectly so, I may just go back to the stock pegs.
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« Reply #122 on: June 01, 2010, 05:56:04 PM » |
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Cant wait to see it all done!
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« Reply #123 on: June 01, 2010, 07:08:51 PM » |
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Cant wait to see it all done!
Me too. Unfortunately, I got distracted when I got my new bike so, I have'nt done much to it lately. I'm going to finish getting it prepped this week so maybe I can get the paint done this weekend. (Hopefully). I think the worst part about getting it done is trying to decide which bike to ride.  |
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« Reply #124 on: June 03, 2010, 06:36:45 AM » |
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The springs were not usable with the pegs I bought. And yes, I had to grind/modify them to get them to work. They dont fit perfectly so, I may just go back to the stock pegs.
Did anyone here do a good footpeg replacement? mine are rotten and too expensive to replace with original parts. |
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