Wow, that bike is way different than the similar 84-86 CB700SC we got in the states. Not much the same other than the cylinders and head it appears. If you have not ridden it yet I think you will like the engine. It will not be fast but it was really smooth I remember. Hydraulic lifters also which was a novelty at the time.
Can't blame you for not power coating, especially if the local options are not feasible for whatever reason. Paint has come a long way, from what it was 40 years ago. I have had good luck with modern self etching primer on some of my motorcycle parts too . Like you said before, excessive price of restoration is a consideration on a bike like this. After all, its not an RC 30 :)
Yes, for sure. I have to build/restore to a "Current Value" and budget carefully. Its too easy to sink more $ than the bike is worth if your not careful. Like you say, its not an RC30.
The stickers on the front of the frame, roughly translated, say; Warning! Do not touch frame when engine is hot. Frame serves as an oil tank and severe burns may result. - Not that I speak Japanese but that's what's written on UK bikes!
What software do you use to edit these videos? Just curious because I should probably grow up someday and stop using the same Windows Movie Maker I was cutting together counterstrike clips 17 years ago, lol. I like the always evolving intro! I'm never doing another full frame strip, sand, and paint again. You're just a glutton for punishment. Hah, I was typing that last sentence as you addressed why you're not taking it to the media blasting/powder coating route.
Hi Matt, I use IMovie for the video editing. Im no expert at it, there are likely lots of features etc that I have yet to discover. The full frame strip and paint, body work etc, is my favorite. Least favourite part is Electrical trouble shooting. Tearing into engines I find the most intimidating.
Wow, that bike is way different than the similar 84-86 CB700SC we got in the states. Not much the same other than the cylinders and head it appears. If you have not ridden it yet I think you will like the engine. It will not be fast but it was really smooth I remember. Hydraulic lifters also which was a novelty at the time.
Not ridden it far Jim, jut pinto the garage so hard to tell much of anything from that. Ill be glad if it runs again LOL
Can't blame you for not power coating, especially if the local options are not feasible for whatever reason. Paint has come a long way, from what it was 40 years ago. I have had good luck with modern self etching primer on some of my motorcycle parts too . Like you said before, excessive price of restoration is a consideration on a bike like this. After all, its not an RC 30 :)
Yes, for sure. I have to build/restore to a "Current Value" and budget carefully. Its too easy to sink more $ than the bike is worth if your not careful. Like you say, its not an RC30.
The stickers on the front of the frame, roughly translated, say; Warning! Do not touch frame when engine is hot. Frame serves as an oil tank and severe burns may result. - Not that I speak Japanese but that's what's written on UK bikes!
That makes sense, thanks Mark. Ill be splitting the cases in the coming days.
What software do you use to edit these videos? Just curious because I should probably grow up someday and stop using the same Windows Movie Maker I was cutting together counterstrike clips 17 years ago, lol. I like the always evolving intro!
I'm never doing another full frame strip, sand, and paint again. You're just a glutton for punishment. Hah, I was typing that last sentence as you addressed why you're not taking it to the media blasting/powder coating route.
Hi Matt, I use IMovie for the video editing. Im no expert at it, there are likely lots of features etc that I have yet to discover.
The full frame strip and paint, body work etc, is my favorite. Least favourite part is Electrical trouble shooting. Tearing into engines I find the most intimidating.