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Yeah, the bottom part was powdercoated. You can see it on the bike pic. I was talking about the perches and the top tree as well as the front brake calipers.
Anyone done this before? I am thinking the brake cylinder will be impossible with my stuff to really get in and sand and polish. Was thinking it may not be a good idea but the top tree I think would be nice to do. I might even go with black anodized bars and put the pieces that hold them down nice and polished. I really haven't decided yet but when I am able to finish with the sanding I will mock them up with both chrome and black bars and make a decision which way to go then.

in that parts score of mine was a 73 top tree chromed and still in the wrapper....it is a very good job too.....gonna make it's way onto the 76b someday......

like we talked about larry....rent the pad out to someone you trust for a low price so you know they'll respect the deal......gas up a u=hual and we'll get you and cassey a cottage for less than your rent brings in...scope out the finer coast for teaching positions and twidle your toes in the sand in big sur for the summer....get fresh perspective and use the net/phone to canvas work at home too...

trianglelaguna wrote:

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like we talked about larry....rent the pad out to someone you trust for a low price so you know they'll respect the deal......gas up a u=hual and we'll get you and cassey a cottage for less than your rent brings in...scope out the finer coast for teaching positions and twidle your toes in the sand in big sur for the summer....get fresh perspective and use the net/phone to canvas work at home too...

Man, you just about have me convinced to quit my job and head west! haha

Let's do it! But how about some pics of anodizing and gun koted parts?

Well I know it has been awhile. What with all the things and drama going on I have put off posting stuff up about the progress of the bike. The crank should arrive some time Monday or Tuesday from Falicon once it's in the bike it'll be falic on baby!. Two rods were bent a little bit. The gears are back, with billet parts and street back cut. All that is left to pay for will be the swingarm and custom caliper and rotor for the back.
I bought a buffer/polisher from a sears that was going out of business and once I finish polishing the rest of the parts I will post a pic of before and after and hopefully by the end of the month or by July I will have most of it done.
I think it fair to say that I have learned how to polish aluminum finally and once the pieces are back on the bike it will make all the money and hard hours spent sanding and polishing all worthwhile.
By the end of the week next Friday or two weeks I should have many pics up to share with those of you who were interested in the progress of the bike. I have yet to save up for a paint job but soon enough this bike will get her finishings.

saxjonz wrote:

Well I know it has been awhile. What with all the things and drama going on I have put off posting stuff up about the progress of the bike. The crank should arrive some time Monday or Tuesday from Falicon once it's in the bike it'll be falic on baby!. Two rods were bent a little bit. The gears are back, with billet parts and street back cut. All that is left to pay for will be the swingarm and custom caliper and rotor for the back.
I bought a buffer/polisher from a sears that was going out of business and once I finish polishing the rest of the parts I will post a pic of before and after and hopefully by the end of the month or by July I will have most of it done.
I think it fair to say that I have learned how to polish aluminum finally and once the pieces are back on the bike it will make all the money and hard hours spent sanding and polishing all worthwhile.
By the end of the week next Friday or two weeks I should have many pics up to share with those of you who were interested in the progress of the bike. I have yet to save up for a paint job but soon enough this bike will get her finishings.

sounds good....looking forward to pics.....making progress....hey craig, gonna spend all your time posting crap or working on bikes?.....sax seems to be on it...and you are on??????....oh thats right, posting crap....

Thanks man, now that Cassia had to get a stitch in her cervix means no more play time till baby comes and once school gets out the 18th I will spend all of my time around the house. Well the time that I'm not riding of course. I have to finish polishing the forks and clutch and sprocket covers. The can I hit up and now it looks even shinier than it did before and now I am thinking of hitting the brake cylinder even more. When I am not busy polishing my knob that is.
Once I get that done I will take a group shot of the shine.

saxjonz wrote:

Thanks man, now that Cassia had to get a stitch in her cervix means no more play time till baby comes and once school gets out the 18th I will spend all of my time around the house. Well the time that I'm not riding of course. I have to finish polishing the forks and clutch and sprocket covers. The can I hit up and now it looks even shinier than it did before and now I am thinking of hitting the brake cylinder even more. When I am not busy polishing my knob that is.
Once I get that done I will take a group shot of the shine.

Ahhhh... I hope that group shot doesn't include the knob you've been polishing as well....

Larry - that is so funny. I started typing that same message and changed my mind. Let's hope it's not included!

No that shot I believe would be a bit messy. It was a metaphor for fucking off my time doing other things instead of what needs to be done to get my bike finished. But hey, I figured I'd just put it aside considering the prospect of no job next year.
I think I may not have to worry too much but I am still cautious as always.

The crank arrived yesterday with no one around to pick it up so today it'll be back. Two rods had to be replaced as they were bent.
Guess I am going to have to finish the aluminum pieces quick! By next week I will have posted pics of the crank gears, cases that I had powdercoated and take a blow by blow reassembly of the engine for those of you who are voyeuristic in nature towards kaws.

Bring on the porn!