Great progress already! Keep up the good work

 

Thanks Fizik!

Right now I'm working on prepping the frame for paint. I also ordered the Bacchus Olive paint from http://www.vmrpaints.com/

 

I must say it looked fairly good even before you started. So a very good base for a restore

 

Yes, it was not too bad. But I go for a full restore job. I want it to look like out of the showroom when I'll take it out next year.

To give you an example, I restored this CR125 last year. I started with that:


And now here's what it look like after a year of work:


I do everything myself, paint, mechanical and welding if necessary. This is how I take care of the long Canadian winter evening!

 

Can't wait to see it completed, especially how the CR looks. Nice work!

 

Thanks rskybizintrees!

Fresh paint on the frame... still wet! I used black industrial urethane paint over black epoxy primer. I'ts almost as tough as powder coat and it's easy to do touch-up.

 

Great start! I did not see the words "cafe" or "bobber" anywhere, and the work looks first rate. I think I would be proud to own a bike you had seen to.

Ray

 

Will look great if it turns out like the CR


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Fxray, this one have every parts to make a nice stock CB350, so no cafe or bobber on this one.

Drifter, I hope the finished product will be as good as the CR. I think I can do it, it's only a matter of time.

Thanks guys!

 

Tonight, I started to work on the engine. At the first look, it look good, no sign off excesive wear.



I'll take some measurements of piston, rings and cylinder tomorrow.

 

Yes, time is all it takes. Oh taht and some patience helps as well :lol:

 

You're right Drifter, time and patience are the secret to get a job well done!

 

A small update. I don't have a lot of time to put on the K4 right now but I try to do a little something when I can.

Pistons and rings are good and in the spec. The guy who sold me the bike said the timing chain was changed last year. Everything look good. So nothing to do inside the engine. I ordered a gasket set to put everything back together when engine parts will be cleaned and/or painted.

I started to clean and polish the engine base. It's a long and tedious job but it will look good.


Sides covers, cylinder and head will be painted silver. Small covers like the oil filter cover will be polished.



I received the Bacchus Olive paint from VMR

 

Looking good Stou!!!
I will have to pay you a visit next summer
to see it in person

 

Looking good

 

Thanks guys!

ctrider, yes, it can be fun to meet next summer!

 

I removed the oil filter cap and saw that this one was not cleaned often. There's lot of metal particles in there! :shock:


I cleaned and painted cylinder, head and valves cover




And today I received lots of small parts from CMSL. I was surprised to see that many of those parts was genuine Honda parts. When I looked at dealers around here, many of those parts was indicated not available any more. Very good service and fast shipping. Ref: http://www.cmsnl.com/

 

I cleaned and painted cylinder, head and valves cover

I was wondering how you cleaned the cylinder and head to prepare it for painting. Just elbow grease and lots of work or did you do something else to achieve such a nice result?

 

Engine paint came out amazing, very clean looking. Nice work.

 

Ditto
That engine looks fantastic.
I thought my bike looked amazing but when I see everyone else's, I don't
feel so good anymore.
I'll have to stop reading this board. not

 

great work so far...just chiming in so I can subscribe to watch your progress!

 

Thanks guys! I used VHT High Temp paint for the engine. I used that brand of paint for others builds I did, and it's a good quality paint. This time to get that matt silver finish, I use the VHT FlameProof coating. I know I don't need a paint that can sustain so much heat, 2000F, but I want that nice matt silver finish.

 

Nicely done so far! I just picked up a K5 as a winter project (I am in Michigan) that I am going to start on soon. I look forward to seeing what happens with your build! Best of luck!

 

I used VHT on my previous build and I am very happy with it's quality. It will definitely be a while before my 350 motor can look this good :roll:

 

Stou, I see that you are a professional painter. Did you spray the VHT on your engine with a gun, or from a rattle can? It looks very good. I like the color, and it goes well with some polished alloy parts as highlights. Will that paint withstand a bit of gasoline without departing?

Ray

 

Fxray, I used the rattle can for that job. New high end rattles cans have a very good spray. It's not like the good old $5 rattle can. They have a very nice spray. If you follow the instruction, you have very good result. Right now I can't tell about the long term quality of that specific paint. It's the first time I used this line of VHT paint, the FlameProof coating. But if you look at the caracteristics of that paint, it is looking very good! (http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/flameproof/)

Here's some détails:

VHT FlameProof™ Coating will renew and extend the life of any surface exposed to extremely high temperatures. This unique coating is a matte finish, silicone ceramic base widely used by the automotive industry on exhaust systems and the aerospace industry for jet engines, re-entry vehicles and other high temperature applications. VHT FlameProof™ Coating will withstand temperatures up to 2000°F (1093°C) and is ideal for use on headers, exhaust systems, or wherever an extreme temperature coating is needed.
Temperature: 1300°F-2000°F (704°C-1093°C)
Applications: Headers, Exhaust Manifolds, Piston Domes, Inside Heads

They say that it can be used inside motor, piston domes and inside heads!

You can also bake the paint for a maximum quality

On the Vehicle
Paint must be completely dry before curing
Run at idle for 10 minutes
Cool for 20 minutes
Run at idle for 20 minutes
Cool for 20 minutes
Run under normal operating conditions for 30 minutes

Off the Vehicle
Paint must be completely dry before curing
Heat to 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes
Cool for 30 minutes
Heat to 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes
Cool for 30 minutes
Heat to 650°F (343°C ) for 30 minutes

I will do it in the oven... when my wife will be out!