What a concept - A Girl Bringing Back Her 1966 Super Hawk

jensey · Post by **jensey** » Thu May 02, 2013 11:51 am

Hi,

- Look at my bomber thread how I dealed with it if you are interested.
- Before you move to tapered style bearings, make sure you know why you want them.

Now, I gonna say something odd.

Do you need them ?

How many miles are you intend to ride with the bike ?

Remember,these type of bearings are increasing the resistance, so, the bikes steering is less easy.

Not want to spoil your party, but I don't think it's worth the trouble.

Jensen

sarals · Post by **sarals** » Thu May 02, 2013 2:36 pm

Hmm. Good thoughts, Jensen. I'll read your thread. I haven't taken the steering head apart, it's probably fine. I was thinking in terms of an upgrade with the tapered bearings.

On another note, if you use Duplicolor, notice that it says in the directions to wait SEVEN days for the paint to cure before you apply other paint over the coats already applied. I now have to wait for the headlight bucket to cure, SEVEN more days, so I can sand off the orange peel and start over. I know better than this, yes....

sarals · Post by **sarals** » Thu May 02, 2013 9:53 pm

More sanding and prepping on the gas tank today. What a chore that is, especially the underside. It's coming along, though.

I did get the chain guard completely cleaned off. I'll put it into primer tomorrow.

I'm still mad at myself about the headlight bucket. It'll clean up, it's just unnecessary work.

I'm not completely crazy about painting with the rattle cans. There is no question that Duplicolor is a really good paint, but getting an even, wet spray cone from an aerosol can is tricky. It's hard to control the paint cone. I suppose with a little more practice I'll get better at it, but at $7.00 a can, practice could get expensive!

I totally mocked up the engine today, as well. I installed the starter and the oil pump, and then placed the drive side cover on it just to get an appreciation for how it looks. In a word - wow! I stood there and stared and smiled for a good ten minutes!

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri May 03, 2013 2:07 am

Sara

I share your pain with the spray cans. When I was a teenager (I can just about remember that) I built myself a compressor using an old lawnmower engine, and electric motor and an air-brake reservoir from a truck.

That started me using 'proper' spray guns and I could concentrate on buying real paint and equipment and I actually saved money over the years. These days I have a small compressor and use 1/4 litre gravity feed touch-up spray guns. Gravity feed means that you use much less air and the spray pattern can be contained and controlled.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00C ... RSCPW5D65V

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... compressor

It may seem expensive when you just have one bike to do but when you are a serial offender like me it is just great to have the kit on hand.

My 1967 CL77 by graham.curtis, on Flickr

CL77 Tank - Repainted by graham.curtis, on Flickr

Take care

G

sarals · Post by **sarals** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:28 pm

Beautiful work, Graham!

I do have a compressor and a HVLP gun. I've hesitated using it. I may not hesitate any longer!

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri May 03, 2013 1:32 pm

Go for it, girl!

Here is my CB77 tank....

Straight from the spray gun - no polish.

CB77 Tank 1 by graham.curtis, on Flickr

You're beginning to work out what my favorite color is aren't you?

G

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Fri May 03, 2013 1:34 pm

Go for it, girl!

Here is my CB77 tank....

Straight from the spray gun - no polish.

CB77 Tank 1 by graham.curtis, on Flickr

You're beginning to work out what my favorite color is aren't you?

G