1962 Superhawk Restoration: Here I go

[Spargett]

LM, no I don't have a drill press. Just the 1/2 HP bench grinder there in the photo.

Do ya have a drill press? ................lm

Thanks for the tips Gunner. I feel like I might not be working hard enough as well. And possibly using a tad too much polish. As far as pressure is concerned, I'm hearing alot of conflicting information. Many people say not push hard. But to let the polish do work. What are your thoughts?

I have a hunch your just not working it hard or long enough. Gunner

I also asked Paul who beautifully restored the C200. Here's his reply.

[Gunner_CAF]

I'm sure you are working hard enough, but don't be afraid to put some pressure on it. Just about the point it starts getting real hot seems to be about the time I see the shine. Your getting close. Paul knows what he is talking about, I am just a rookie. It was his posts that gave me the idea to try polishing. Before this project, I have never tried it before.

Gunner

[Spargett]

Today I did a bit of a mock reassembly of the lower end since all of the parts are finished being painted and rebuilt. Just to see what it's like all together. It was a nice sight. I'm going to re-insulate the wiring on the right side before we're 100%.

I dropped off the top end at Charlie's Place to have some machine work done with an E.T.A. of 3-4 weeks. Pretty excited to have everything back together.

• Cylinder walls bored
• New pistons
• Valves cut
• Combustion chamber blown out
• Head bead blasted



As you'll see here the right crankcase cover is chromed. Not sure how I feel about it. I think its a CA77 crankcase that the previous owner purchased for it. I'm sure I'll replace it eventually.



Top view of the lower end re-assembled after cleaning, painting, scrubbing, and polishing.

[e3steve]

Ahh, man, that motor's looking lovely, Scott. You can be very proud of the result so far!

[Gunner_CAF]

Wow, it's looking nice!

Gunner

[Spargett]

Thanks for the painting tips. They really came in handy for a first timer.

Wow, it's looking nice! Gunner

[Spargett]

I know there's been a lack of photos, I just wanted to give everyone a quick update. I've dropped off the top end at Charlie's Place in San Francisco for some machine work. I figured this is the time and place to the job extra good.

• - The cylinder walls have been bored a third over.
  - New larger pistons with new piston rings to match.
  - Cylinders have been recut to drastically improve compression.
  - Exhaust ports have been blown out to remove carbon build up.
  - Cases have been bead-blasted.

I've also had the a number of parts powder coated including:

• - Gas tank
  - Front fork covers
  - Rear swing arm
  - Air filter covers
  - Front and rear fenders

I'll post pictures and updates as soon I get everything back.