Another Challenge

[daves79x]

If I recall, this was the low frame number, low mile, pretty nice bike our friend in Wisconsin was parting out. One of many, many pretty nice CBXs he's parted on eBay. Don't know where he comes up with that many CBXs. Most should have been restored, by the looks of the parts. Sure wish you'd have had the opportunity, Mike, to get the whole bike. You'd have a much easier time. I also recall the engine number was pretty low. Good luck!

Dave

[FalldownPhil]

California titles have both VIN and engine number.
They don't want to miss out on a nickel if they can charge you for new paperwork for changing the engine number.
Phil

[steve murdoch icoa #5322]

Mike, have you got the next Pirate name for this project sorted out yet?

[CopperCollar]

Thanks guys, I guess I am afflicted.

Steve, I was thinking The Necromancer.....but who knows.

Thinking of going with a nice black paint job but that is open to because I am not sure of the detail of restoration I want to do.

Mike

[CopperCollar]

Hey Mike,

New Mexico puts frame and engine numbers on the title.

Mike

[CopperCollar]

Well I think this one will be named "The Lazarus" because it really is being raised from the dead.

Besides, trying to get "The Necromancer" engraved could be a challenge....

Mike

[CopperCollar]

I finally found some engine case bolts but they were rough. I was going to get the zinc plated but I didn't have enough to be worthwhile so I polished these up.

Here is what they looked like:


Here they are after wire brushing and polishing, not 100% but pretty good:


Okay, I think the Necromancer and the Lazarus are to dark, maybe the Phoenix or the Frankenstien, it is being assembled with graveyard parts after all....


Mike

[daves79x]

Mike:

I'd really consider getting the bolts plated. Most of the time polishing zinc plating removes it. They look great now, but will rust quickly when exposed to the elements. And the engine gets exposed to the elements! You could test a couple out, but this has been my experience.

Dave

[CopperCollar]

Didn't think of that Dave!

Unfortunately I didn't have a enough parts to make it worth the platers time and I wasn't going to let him mix my stuff with other stuff. Darn bolts have gotten expensive. Part breakers are expecting a lot of cash for the bolts.

This bike will live here and have a good life. The humidity is usually 4-10% , my biggest battle is the UV radiation on paint and plastics.


The polished zinc on the Travesty is still as shiny as the day I buffed it out. Benefits of dry high altitude desert.


Mike

[NobleHops]

I had the same experience as Dave and it broke my heart. I no longer wire wheel fasteners if I can help it, except very lightly in the threads.

[Jeff Bennetts]

Didn't think of that Dave!

Unfortunately I didn't have a enough parts to make it worth the platers time and I wasn't going to let him mix my stuff with other stuff.
Mike

Mike do you belong to any other bike or car forums? On some of the larger forums there always seems to be a couple guys that do enough of their own restorations that they have invested in a small home plating kit and are willing to do small lots for other members.

[barryadam]

Mike, if you can wait a bit, I might be able to help you. I have taken some of the engine bolts from my 1979, plus some from the school motor I have, and also a lot that I bought from one of the salvage guys on FleaBay, and plated them as part of my project load. Bright zinc.
The school engine was missing some fasteners to begin with. My plan is for a consolidation of a good working engine based on the school engine plus the cams from the 1979, etc. You are welcome to my extras, but I won't have that count until I get to the engine. probably another month or two.

Barry

[EMS]

You may also explore Eastwood - www.eastwood.com- what they have as far as spray coating. Some of that stuff is as good in appearance and effect as plating.
They have a silver cad plating in an aerosol which I have used, that is supposed to duplicate the looks of cadmium plating. And their Chrome Galvanize aerosol holds up to 300° F also.

[CopperCollar]

Thanks guys.

Barry, I would hang on to what you have. Engine case bolts are pricey on ebay anymore.

I may ask for one or two of the long ones in the future that are NLA .


Mike, that sure sounds good in regards to the spray paint. I'll check it out.

Jeff, I belong to the CB1100f forum, I'll see what guys are doing there.
I have looked at kits, just one more thing I'd rather not do, my garage space is shrinking with each project..


Mike

[CopperCollar]

Picked up the Gerard CBX today.
$500. piece

It is about 95% there. All that's missing is side covers, seat trim, tool kit, and ignition switch.

Right exhaust rotted in the usual place.

Tank is clean inside and no dings.Tail piece is toast from sun damage, switches are toast from sun as well.

The Speedo reflects 5,000 miles.