Project 1200

PH005 · 07-04-2008, 7:27 PM

I take my hat off to you Graham. You must have a lot of patients. Look forward to seeing the final result. Great Job. Have you given her a nick name ?

GrahamcUK · 07-08-2008, 4:54 PM

Got the new sprocket carrier finished

steveb · 07-08-2008, 5:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

Got the new sprocket carrier finished

Have you kept the standard cush drive rubbers in there or done something else? Looks like smooth piece of engineering

GrahamcUK · 07-08-2008, 5:29 PM

No used the Dymag rubbers and a talon sprocket.

steveb · 07-08-2008, 5:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

No used the Dymag rubbers and a talon sprocket.

Aaaah, Dymag wheel, that'll teach me to pay attention won't it???
Well, maybe it won't but, maybe I will try to avoid asking such dumb questions about standard parts when the wheel's not even standard

GrahamcUK · 07-09-2008, 11:53 AM

No prods Steve . In my book a dumb question is only a dumb question if you don't under the answer. Cheers Mate

steveb · 07-09-2008, 12:44 PM

So Graham, the front end's done, the engine's done, the bodywork has already been made, you've sorted the cush-drive, is it ready to roll now? What kind of paintwork you having, standard or something more outrageous?
Keep up the good work but, don't forget my caliper brackets

Cheers
Steve

GrahamcUK · 07-09-2008, 1:00 PM

Thing is Steve I may have just bought a very silly thing. See pic.
And I haven't forgotten the brackets still working at it.
Cheers Graham

steveb · 07-09-2008, 1:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

Thing is Steve I may have just bought a very silly thing. See pic.
And I haven't forgotten the brackets still working at it.
Cheers Graham

What good is a new washing machine motor on the bike??
Or is it really part of a turbo, with some serious parts missing - exhaust being one of them??
You might never get the bike finished if you keep buying bits to add onto it and looks like summer's now drawing to an end - getting dark here already and it's only 6pm!!!

GrahamcUK · 07-11-2008, 5:39 PM

Ok people I am ready for the final strip down and I'm starting paint tomorrow.

steveb · 07-11-2008, 6:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

Ok people I am ready for the final strip down and I'm starting paint tomorrow.

So, what's the paint gonna be then Graham?
Outrageous or subtle?
I'm really hoping you stay away from the "Pimp My Ride" kind of colour schemes and keep it tasteful but, your bike so I guess you know what you're up to eh?
Keep the photos coming,
Cheers
Steve

HANKSXXX · 07-11-2008, 6:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

Thing is Steve I may have just bought a very silly thing. See pic.
And I haven't forgotten the brackets still working at it.
Cheers Graham

It's only silly if you don't use it...LOL

Hank

PH005 · 07-12-2008, 3:04 AM

You have us all intrigued Graham. Cant wait to see her.

GrahamcUK · 07-12-2008, 6:12 AM

Steve if my BB come out looking from Pimpmy ride I would stick my head in a microwave and press start. Frame will be a titium colour , swingarm satin black or polished can't deside on that one ( what do people think ) the rest of the body work will be a very deep black with a couple of sutle panels of carbon showing though. Front mudgaurd and hugger staying carbon. The black I am using has a very slight hint of blue which for some clever resson make it look even blacker.

steveb · 07-12-2008, 8:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

Steve if my BB come out looking from Pimpmy ride I would stick my head in a microwave and press start. Frame will be a titium colour , swingarm satin black or polished can't deside on that one ( what do people think )

Well, I'm biased aren't I?

Had my swingarm powder coated a dark grey mettalic - to almost match the frame which isn't truly black as standard and I don't have the space to strip the bike down to get the frame done proper black!!

So my vote is powdercoat the swingarm rather than polish it, then again, I'm very lazy with the polishing hence most of my bike being black (apart from the painted bits of course but, that's an ongoing story) even the headers on the Micron 4/1 despite them being stainless as standard!!!

Like the sound of the blue/black paintwork, you still having standard logos or keeping it secret as to what you've created?

Keep at it, any spare bits you know where to send them

GrahamcUK · 07-12-2008, 12:02 PM

Etch primer finished

GrahamcUK · 07-12-2008, 12:10 PM

THanks for all the positive comments guys if people are interested I will post a blow by blow of the rebuild.
Cheers Graham

Strek · 07-12-2008, 12:24 PM

Sounds good to me. I'm enjoying seeing the progress.

steveb · 07-12-2008, 1:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

Thanks for all the positive comments guys if people are interested I will post a blow by blow of the rebuild.
Cheers Graham

I for one am interested, it's nice to see how the other half live

but, tonight might be my lucky night on the lottery so who knows what tomorrow might bring?
Cheers Steve,

Optimistic aren't I? I only want one winning ticket, that's not too much to ask is it?

Strek · 07-12-2008, 2:01 PM

Steveb.... I'm with you. I'm going to get my lottery ticket for tonight as well. I figure one is all you need. It's nice to dream but I'm not waiting on that alone.

steveb · 07-12-2008, 2:47 PM

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Steveb.... I'm with you. I'm going to get my lottery ticket for tonight as well. I figure one is all you need. It's nice to dream but I'm not waiting on that alone.

Shall we share? If you win, I get 50%, if I win you can have 50%?

Cheers
Steve

PH005 · 07-12-2008, 3:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GrahamcUK

THanks for all the positive comments guys if people are interested I will post a blow by blow of the rebuild.
Cheers Graham

Yes please.

dez · 07-12-2008, 6:17 PM

Graham,

I have a stupid question ... Did Honda ever plate the cylinders? Are they NicaSil plated or are they sleeved ?

Thanks

Strek · 07-13-2008, 1:42 AM

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Originally Posted by steveb

Shall we share? If you win, I get 50%, if I win you can have 50%?

Cheers
Steve

Maybe we should start a lottery pool

GrahamcUK · 07-13-2008, 8:27 AM

First off ,Dez carb models are just sleeved and I’m 99% sure injection models are just sleeved as well when I had mine bored to 1197cc (Carb model) it was just a straight bore and honing.
So had a long day yesterday. The frame prepped (how many little pocket and corners !!!!!!), 2 coats of etch primer and 2 coats of 2k primer. Very please so far. The plan is wet flat all the out side faces and scotch pad all the inside faces after work tomorrow and hopefully get in my mate spray booth Tuesday after work for base coat and lacquer. Still not sure about the swing arm, Satin black or polished!!!!!!
Still toying with the injected turbo idea . I already have the turbo , injection rail off a 2005 blackbird, loads of stainless pipe bends and Stainless welding kit to make the exhaust manifold and an enough alloy sheet to make the plenum. But my bird was a carb model so I would have to come up with some management system and I don’t have the cash to go out and buy an emerald or motech system , but I can get a Dyna 2000 and a power commander second hand for about £300, Is this a good idea , should I wait until I can afford the motech or should I just stick with the flat slide carbs

Just in case you’re wondering why I have such a big workshop with welder, lathe, milling machine and spray equipment and lots of contacts in the machining and motor trades when I’m a partner in a building company. As a side line I Build updated classic car for people, see attached pics of the one I just finished for a guy . It’s being shown at the VBOA show at Billing ( England) this weekend and is being featured in Total Vauxhall magazine later this year. Bikes are my passion , Building and cars earn me money. And yes I have a very understanding partner soon to be my wife that understand that I work 60 to 70 hours a week because I love what I do.
Cheers G