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Graham, I just knew I'd burn myself while I was doing this! But, I didn't - miracle. I didn't burn the garage down, either. That's a good thing!

Anyway, it's in etch primer:

I broke a bolt off in the top triple clamp (one of the handlebar clamp bolts). I've got to take the clamp down to a machinist and get the bolt extracted. Always something.

I've got the forks off the T-stem, and they need seals. I have to figure out how to get at them. That chrome "seal cover" needs to come off each leg, I'm guessing.

The front brakes look really good - and I mean really good, not "Sara First Impression Good". The rims are kind of crappy, and I'll make a final decision on them at some point. I may refit them as is, but cleaned, and replace them later.

I'll shoot the frame sometime next week. I want to get a bunch of black parts prepped first - the fork ears, sliders, covers, grab handle and center stand. That way I can do them all at once. The tank is going to go to a "professional".

Fenders and side covers I may do myself with Duplicolor. I'll try it on the side overs and see what results I get.

Getting close!!!

Sara

Nice work on the frame....

For the seal holders you either need a strap wrench or G-Man's universal infallible seal holder tool. Works on CB / CL and CB160.....


Seal Holder Tool - CB72 rusty by graham.curtis, on Flickr



Seal holder tool by graham.curtis, on Flickr

As always - whatever route you take, heat will help loosen the bond between fork leg and seal holder.


G

That's quite a device, G - I like it!

I saw those dimples in the shroud. I was thinking a shock preload tool would fit, however the diameter of the shroud is probably too much. Heat I can do! I spent a few days on a mini vacation with my SO, so I didn't get to the bike the past few days. However, next week - full court press!

Sara, what do you reckon was the budget for your new wiring harness? Looking at mine, I think I should make a new one, too.

FiremanBob wrote:Sara, what do you reckon was the budget for your new wiring harness? Looking at mine, I think I should make a new one, too.

Hi, Bob! Well, actually all I did was replace a torn section of tubing, right at the headset, and I replaced four bayonet connectors. The tape wrapping on the harness overall is fine, I just cleaned it all up. I did use a roll of new tape to secure and seal the new tubing to the rest of the harness. The cost? Probably less than $15.00

Pictures!

Frame is painted, but it does need a second coat. But, wow, did it come out NICELY! That 66AutoColor paint is GREAT stuff!