Godzilla Resurrection: Re-build thread

[DeanR]

TC, I think you'll appreciate this thread :

http://www.st-owners.com/forums/show...ST1100-painted

If it were not such a pain, I'd post a picture.

[TopCatGr58]

Sorry, still no photos,

I got a little delayed today, was doing some heavy metal grinding last night fitting the saddlebag support structure to the frame and making room for the shocks and such, and apparently got some piece of grinder flack in my left eye, irritated me even during my sleep, and was still there this morning! Thankfully, I work for eye doctors, called up one of them and had them meet me at the office this morning, and he was able to remove it from my eye. It was just at the edge of the clear/cornea and conjunctival junction, no patch required. But that set me back a couple of hours!

I think I finally got the frame completed! Almost forgot to make some brackets to hang the coils from, but since I had put those extra braces around the neck area, the OEM hanger bolts would not fit anymore! I welded some bolts to some angle brackets, and then welded the brackets to the hanger structure on the frame. Then I wore out another round wire brush cleaning up the frame in preparation for painting. If I had realized how long this process would have taken, I would have started months earlier to allow time to get it properly powdercoated....but PAINT has worked for 30 years, guess it'll work for a few more! Also primed the sidecovers, and cleaned and painted the valve cover.

So...tomorrow I HAVE to get the wiring harness straightened out, along with the engine cleaned/painted, and then I can start ASSEMBLING it! Also have the wheels/rim to clean/paint, and the rear MC/Caliper rebuild, clean/paint. And also to paint the tank, sidecovers, fenders, and then assemble them also! TICK TOCK ! !

T.C.

[kboehringer]

Glad you are OK!

got some piece of grinder flack in my left eye
T.C.

T.C.,
Wow! Glad you are OK! I've BTDT! I was porting & polishing some SBC Heads a couple years ago and felt something hit my eye. Two days later and the rusty piece of metal was easily visible in my eye. The optometrist removed it and patched me for several days.

I occasionally get stupid and forget or neglect to put on my safety glasses when doing this type of work. Gosh, I hope I never get crap like that in my eye again!

Thank you for the reminder.... Doing SIMILAR work today....glasses will be ON MY FACE!

KURT

[RichW1064]

here's a little guy that will be a friendly face here at some point... smiles...

[ViperRon]

Once upon a time I was heavy grinding on some exhaust under my car. I had a good set of googles on but got some hot metal on my neck and rolled out jerking off the googles and the strap threw a piece of that hot 36 grit into the center of my eye where it immediately attached. Being a holiday weekend the base sick call set it up for me to see the doctor at 7:30 the next morning. Well that night the grit cut all kinds of scratches in my eye lid and at 2:00 I had to go to the hospital. So even googles can get you and never let anyone get you to put off an issue with your eyes. The grit came out easy resurfaced easy and the scratches took days and hurt like hell felt worse than a poke in the eye.

Glad you are OK TC keep going be safe

[RichW1064]

Once upon a time I was heavy grinding on some exhaust under my car. I had a good set of googles on but got some hot metal on my neck and rolled out jerking off the googles and the strap threw a piece of that hot 36 grit into the center of my eye where it immediately attached. Being a holiday weekend the base sick call set it up for me to see the doctor at 7:30 the next morning. Well that night the grit cut all kinds of scratches in my eye lid and at 2:00 I had to go to the hospital. So even googles can get you and never let anyone get you to put off an issue with your eyes. The grit came out easy resurfaced easy and the scratches took days and hurt like hell felt worse than a poke in the eye.

Glad you are OK TC keep going be safe

we are all glad for the things we have been blessed with, including a fast responce that can sometimes come as that lesson we share later in time as it comes to focus... wonderful... I am "so glad for this blessing" we can yet see the light....

[TopCatGr58]

Update!

Hey folks,

Been working hard this weekend, and it was hot/muggy again! Got the engine out of the stand/frame, got it cleaned up and painted. Got the fenders,tank, side covers painted yesterday. It took ALL 3 of the custom mixed rattle cans worth to get them fully covered!
The guy had recommended BLACK for the sandable primer, and it was hard to get covered so that it didn't show thru! It's definitely not perfect, and no where as good as what Kurt does. It'll be a ten footer for sure, but will stand out from a distance.

Here are the requisite photos! This first one was just the paint.


I was able to shoot the clear today, cooler dryer temps...wet sanded first. Also you're getting a peek preview of the other parts that I've done some custom work on!


Tonight, aside from shooting the clear, I got into making the Polyurethane inserts for the engine mounts. This first one shows me turning the stuff on my lathe down to the 28mm diameter size.



Here's an old one....you can see the rubbed/worn flat spot on one edge...you can't even see any ridges in the rubber on that side, and next to it is the polyurethane insert. The urethane is rather hard/firm....so it'll be closer to solid mounts without necessarily being solid METAL!


And here is the whole set of 6.


Getting closer to getting it together!

T.C.

[TopCatGr58]

Okay, another four hours tonight, got the new tire on the rear rim, filled with balancing beads and put on new air valve. Then proceeded to wire brush off the old yellowed clear coat that I had put on the rims to keep them looking kinda polished!

Got them cleaned and the basic black paint, hoping to do the custom work on it tomorrow. I was wanting to start assembling the bike tomorrow, but not sure I'll be able to with fresh custom paint on them. Also need to clean and then paint the rotor bolts as well, along with the valve cover bolts, and some other engine cover bolts.

Plus it's supposed to be a bit warmer/hotter tomorrow, so I may have to start actual assembly on Thursday, and I'll probably spend an all nighter Friday to be able to get it ready to go to the inspection station on Saturday!

T.C.

[Dbshea]

Okay, another four hours tonight, got the new tire on the rear rim, filled with balancing beads and put on new air valve. Then proceeded to wire brush off the old yellowed clear coat that I had put on the rims to keep them looking kinda polished!

Got them cleaned and the basic black paint, hoping to do the custom work on it tomorrow. I was wanting to start assembling the bike tomorrow, but not sure I'll be able to with fresh custom paint on them. Also need to clean and then paint the rotor bolts as well, along with the valve cover bolts, and some other engine cover bolts.

Plus it's supposed to be a bit warmer/hotter tomorrow, so I may have to start actual assembly on Thursday, and I'll probably spend an all nighter Friday to be able to get it ready to go to the inspection station on Saturday!

T.C.

Really enjoyed watching your progress. Looking forward to seein the final product!

[RichW1064]

I am curious TC

did you start out with painted or chromed fenders? I know that chrome can be a bear to keep paint. I really like the way you are blending the colors through out your theme, wonderful...

we all await the "its alive" shout-out... oh-yeah...

[skids]

It is going to look great TC! ...and unique!

[RichW1064]

waiting for the shout out.... lol,,, no pressure TC... cant help but smile Brother... wonderful...

[MarkD]

Looking good, T.C.

[GLoweVA]

Help wanted?

I may be a little late in asking, but could you use an extra pair of hands. I can come by after work on friday, or Sat if needed.

[ViperRon]

Great offer George but you know it might just be better to stop by as TC is the type always giving help not often asking.

Now the way you phrased it I just can't really help myself. TC is right down to the wire getting all this work done so be there to help!

He don't need to be just getting the clap.