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    #76
    Originally posted by nvr2old View Post
    Painting an S is really more difficult then most people might think it is. Getting it all symmetrical and correct, especially the tank stripes, tests the patience and skill of even the best painter. Your's looks real nice, Chuck. You should be proud. Can't wait to see it all assembled.
    Ha, painting a footage is more difficult than most people think! I take my hat of to you folks that can lay it down. Excellent work Chuck!
    My Motorcycles:
    22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
    22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
    82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
    81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
    79 1000e (all original)
    82 850g (all original)
    80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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      #77
      Beautiful work. Always loved the S. Almost bought one but plumped for a bronze 1100EZ instead.
      sigpicDarryl from Kiwiland

      1982 GSX1100S Katana
      1982 GSX750S Katana
      1982 GS650G Katana

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        #78
        Got the rotors stripped and repainted. Also put sprocket on rear rim and rubbed Wizards Power Seal into the sprocket hub to stop oxidation. Goal on Sunday is to do fork seals and polish fork lowers and engine covers.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #79
          Today was very productive. Got all the engine covers polished, new stator installed front forks polished, new brake lines hung, and serviced the clutch. Front drive sprocket wouldnt fit the splines on the countershaft and fork seals were to tight and wouldnt go in. 7 1/2 hours later in 100 degree heat i tapped out. Heres some before and after pics of the engine covers. Took seafoam and Qtips and cleaned the nasty oil sight glass too.











          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #80
            Very productive day, things just keep getting closter & closter & looking good..
            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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              #81
              I thank you... got a long say to go but ill take small victories
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #82
                Engine covers look great!
                Polished looks so much better than chromed, imho.
                2@ \'78 GS1000

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                  #83
                  I have been tempted to get a quote on just having a complete set of covers chromed. Bet that wouldnt be cheap. I immediately rubbed in copious ammounts of WIZARDS POWER SEAL so they wont oxidize. Should be good for quite some time. Just redo the sealer every spring.
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                    #84
                    I'm with steve, though the chrome may be easier, the chrome just don't look right on those covers. The polished, though more trouble, just looks right.
                    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                      #85
                      Woke up at 4AM to use bathroom and was wide awake at 5 so it was decided to drink coffee and get an early start. Was over to my shop by 630 and did fork seals, put on front sprocket and chain, installed rotors on the front rim, rubbed POWER SEAL into the fork lowers, cleaned up and mounted horn bracket, put forks and front tire on, installed headlight bucket and all the turn signals. Tested signals and everything worked as it should except the buzzer that goes off when signals are activated. Sounds sadly weak. Trying to decide if i just unplug it or find a working one.

                      I also assembled the front brake master cylinder and the brake switch. Brought the upper airbox and lid home and they are outside drying. Got more to do but its getting to the point the parts in the parts tub is getting less and less.

                      And for the final touch of the day, installed a vintage MARTEK 440 electronic ignition.....After 8 hours of solid wrenching i called it quits. Got a lot done.
                      Last edited by chuck hahn; 08-20-2022, 03:53 PM.
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        #86
                        At some point i need to get some M5X10 phillips head screws and drill and tap the top bridge so i can mount the handle bar cushion pad. The top bridge of course is from the original C model which didnt have the cushion. Since its now converted to the E model configuration its necessary to add the cushion.

                        EDIT......
                        Just found a turn signal buzzer on ebay for 10 bucks shipped so i bit.

                        EDIT 2..
                        Checked mailbox and the allen head cover bolt set from Z1 has arrived...
                        Last edited by chuck hahn; 08-20-2022, 06:00 PM.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          #87
                          I's sitting here thinking about the buzzer. Back in the day, I'd always disconnect it, I didn't like it. That being said, for what you're doing now, it kind'f needs to be there. Sounds like a good day... As always, just my opinion.
                          1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                            #88
                            I like the looks people give when you pull up next to them in the turn lane..... i just look and nod.
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              #89
                              [QUOTE=chuck hahn;n1702242]Woke up at 4AM to use bathroom and was wide awake at 5 so it was decided to drink coffee and get an early start. Was over to my shop by 630 and did fork seals....

                              Hey Chuck, I'm just getting ready to swap in some new fork seals on my bike, also. Anything unusual about these forks I should know? What weight oil did you use, and how much oil in each fork leg

                              1979 GS1000S,

                              1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                                #90
                                Pretty straight forward larry. Take out phillips head drain and pump out old oil and replace screw. Then remove the allen head bolt in the bottom. I always heat the bolt good with the torch to soften any possible loctite. My electric impact "usually" spins the bolt out ok. If not trouble with botl just spinning the drive rod inside then just pull the two halves apart. Remove retainer clip and washer. I then use the torch an heat around the top where the seal sets in. This softens the rubber and i then just pry seals out... being careful the screwdriver doesnt contact the fork lower and gawl the metal. then once new seals are in just slide halves back together and put bottom bolt back in.

                                Now remove the top cap and add 8 ounces of oil. i used 15 weight.
                                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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