Yes... a la the Triumph Bonneville.IMHO whatever you use for side covers should be BLACK, that way, they kind'a disappear. No charge.
Yes... a la the Triumph Bonneville.IMHO whatever you use for side covers should be BLACK, that way, they kind'a disappear. No charge.
Did you go for the original airbox or are there pod filters under there?I don't care for the Special side covers when you fit a nonSpecial seat. I acquired standard covers from '77 or '78, not real sure the year, and mounted them on my "81 special. You can see the look and some details here. This is from "It's time to start winter project" thread. I do like your fender treatment for your style bike.
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A random orbital sander (D.A.) with 36/40 grit on the big areas, followed up with 80 grit. On the areas you cannot get to, a small air grinder set up for 3M Roloc discs using 3" or 2" 3M brown (course) conditioning discs should get most of the rest. Real tight areas will require hand scraping and a small wire brush. I recommend wiping it down with a wax and grease remover and applying epoxy primer directly to it, letting it cure then lightly scuffing the dented areas with 80 grit and then doing your fill work. When that's done, epoxy it again, then sand and use filler primer till satisfied. Today's paint strippers are pretty useless.Any suggestions on a good paint removal spray or something like that? I need to get this tank down to bare metal so I can fill in the little dents and paint.
Waiting on blinkers, taillight, and headlight, and replacing the hand controls so I'm now cleaning up the wiring.
3D printed a headlight bucket. Currently sanding that and getting ready for paint.
Pods, currently cheap pleated KN knock-offs. It has TM34s. Uni's might go on when I get it running.Did you go for the original airbox or are there pod filters under there?
Any suggestions on a good paint removal spray or something like that? I need to get this tank down to bare metal so I can fill in the little dents and paint.
Waiting on blinkers, taillight, and headlight, and replacing the hand controls so I'm now cleaning up the wiring.
3D printed a headlight bucket. Currently sanding that and getting ready for paint.
Same here actually.Pods, currently cheap pleated KN knock-offs. It has TM34s. Uni's might go on when I get it running.
In my experience, the non methylene chloride stuff is pretty useless.
Yes, it need a heavy application, rinse, repeat. I scrub parts with a stiff brush under running water then repeat.. Note: do not use aircraft stripper on aircraftIn my experience, the non methylene chloride stuff is pretty useless.
Knock off K&N pods often cover up small intake airways on the carb Body where they mount. I had genuine K&N pods (which clear the airways) on my 1980 BS34‘s and it ran well, or so I thought. Changed to unipods and hello! Bike runs much better; no fluffiness and cleaner take up on a rising throttlePods, currently cheap pleated KN knock-offs. It has TM34s. Uni's might go on when I get it running.
So my setup is different now actually. I will get some pictures and links for you by tomorrow.Headlight looks great! What speedo are you running? I need to give my headlight and gauges some love.. I'd love to swap out my headlight but I need to figure out how I'll do the turn signals (if any - I see you omitted signals altogether?).
Mostly factory, I bought some new snap connectors and am working on swapping everything over. The bucket I sent fits all the factory wiring and then some. The headlight is significantly thinner than the factory lightThanks for the links! I'll have to see if I can find similar items in Canada. Are you running factory wiring? I recall there being a pile of wires in the headlight housing - just wondering if you were able to fit them all in the new setup or not.
If I'm being honest with you man, I have no idea what you are talking about lol. It runs on 12v and is bright. Seems to work greatHave you found an led headlight that appears to be conventional , in a primed lens?
I am asking about a stock looking headlight with an LED bulb.If I'm being honest with you man, I have no idea what you are talking about lol. It runs on 12v and is bright. Seems to work great
This one from Revival looks goodI am asking about a stock looking headlight with an LED bulb.
Ah okay. It's a stock sized headlight but not stock looking frankly.I am asking about a stock looking headlight with an LED bulb.