My first ever bike build!!

[Airwolfie]

My tank is frisco style. Before I mounting I tested for just that thing. My bars just miss the tank by 1/8"

after looking at the two tanks Airwolfies tank is longer than my tank.
I sure like Your tank Airwolfie

That looks comfy carbon!! And no, you can't have my tank!!!

 

[I am Carbon]

That looks comfy carbon!! And no, you can't have my tank!!!

Yes it is comfy.

Okay Mate I wont ask then.
I'll have to go into ninja mode. If your tank comes up missing I know nothing, nothing!

 

[Airwolfie]

Yes it is comfy.

Okay Mate I wont ask then.
I'll have to go into ninja mode. If your tank comes up missing I know nothing, nothing!

HA! Samurai Airwolfie will be on the lookout!!!

 

[Airwolfie]

Forgot to add a few pics of the now clean engine!! I reassembled the valve head and tappet part last night. Still got to clean the main shell as it still has a lot of residue in it, then it will be on to the painting!!! Got someone who will help me rebuild the engine(he's a motorcycle mechanic, whoo!!) once I got a few coats on.

On to some pics!!

Got to remove the guide, as it's knackered, taking the shell over to my mates so he can help me out cos he's got "the tools"!!


Can anybody tell me how many "sleevs" should there be in the motor halves? I only have one in the top part and and one in the gearbox shell.

Need to get some ASAP if I need more!

 

[I am Carbon]

Looks good Airwolfie.
Are You talking about these ?

 

[Airwolfie]

Thanks Carbon,and yes! Those!

 

[I am Carbon]

then you are good. only 2 at base and 2 at head also.

 

[Airwolfie]

No, That means i'm two short! I only have ONE up top and ONE at the bottom!. They also seem to be different sizes??!?!

 

[I am Carbon]

they are the same


Dowel Pins for cylinder Head or Base - 14mm. OD x 16mm. Long. Fits: All 650's 1970-84

 

[Airwolfie]

OK thanks Carbon! Best get me some then!!

 

[XS1961]

Come & see me mate

 

[Airwolfie]

Come & see me mate

Have you got the dowels?? That would be great! More beer money for you then??!

When can I come round?

 

[Airwolfie]

So I spent the weekend cleaning up the engine. Got one of those steam cleaner jobbies and used it to thoroughly clean every hole I could find! Just as well, this is what came out of it!! this was just some of the sand, I probably got about a table spoon full out in total!!

I then spent another couple of hours washing the whole shell with soap and hot water. Got another teaspoon full of sand out of the engine whilst doing this! I THINK I got it all out! So today I spent the morning prepping and masking out all the holes and covers and such, put a couple of coats on the engine, did a bit of detailing and here's the result!!

No bits inside the engine yet, I just slapped it together for painting. Going to take her apart again later this week, and clean up the gasket surfaces, do a bit more here and there, and then I will have to start putting it together.

More to come!!

 

[RockingThePartyDJ]

Looks Good Airwolfie, I like the gold lettering it looks sharp.

 

[I am Carbon]

I agree she looks good!
I like to let paint cure for 7 days before I mess with it.
Keep up the good work Man

 

[Airwolfie]

Thanks guys! I'm pleased with the end result! I do the same Carbon, I have learnt the hard way!! fingers are itching to do more though!!!!

MUST...... STOP.........CAN'T........DO ........ More..........

 

[GeorgeKillianLett]

Looks Awesome Airwolfie!

 

[Airwolfie]

Thanks George!

 

[Airwolfie]

Some more pics! Did some more detailing on the engine! Tell me what you guys think, too much, looks good, blegh??? any input appreciated! I think it's a tad too much but it MAY look better once in the frame.........

I just wanted something different to the usual silver edged fins........

 

[I am Carbon]

Hell I like it perdy good.
I like it way better than the cats do.
They seem to like something else a bird maybe.
Looks good from here!