1962 Superhawk Restoration: Here I go

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:18 am

You can see the paint chipping away around the edges of where the gas cap screws in. Since this photo was taken, I've chipped away the flaking parts and filled it with Por-15 Rust Preventative Paint.

Hope this does the trick. The paint job done on the tank doesn't look like it was done very well.

The paint is worn down and chipping on two locations where the handlebars touch when turned completely left or right.

Both areas have been painted with with Por-15 Rust Preventative Paint.

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:22 am

Unbelievable.

Broken Craftsman extractor bit by one of the many stripped screws on my bike. I'm all ears for any ideas on how to get this thing out. Below are some close-ups of the offending screw.

I soaked the thing with liquid wrench overnight about 3-4 times. Tried tapping it with a screw driver and hammer to "break" it loose. Made sure the low torque extraction was done dipping the bit at a slight angle to help bite. But alas... I heard a snap and sure enough, busted bit.

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:27 am

New aftermarket tail light. I retained the original housing and used the new lens cover and rear bracket (housing).

A significant upgrade from the foggy, weathered, and cracked one on before. Its the small details like this that will add up to a nice looking bike.

Full shot of the rear aftermarket shock for LoudMouse (see posting). Obviously in need of replacement, not even mentioning how inaccurate these cheap import shocks are to the originals.

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:33 am

New and old rear break cable side by side. The difference is rather stark. I think the old one might be original. Considering its state and performance (not working), I'd consider that a safe bet.

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:35 am

I pulled off my starter chain cover. The chain seems really loose to me, which has me rather concerned. How does it look to you? I don't really have any perspective on what's "normal".

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:30 am

You have a good shoulder showing and can use a small chisel to hit that area and break it loose. ...............lm

Spargett wrote:Unbelievable.

Broken Craftsman extractor bit by one of the many stripped screws on my bike. I'm all ears for any ideas on how to get this thing out. Below are some close-ups of the offending screw.

I soaked the thing with liquid wrench overnight about 3-4 times. Tried tapping it with a screw driver and hammer to "break" it loose. Made sure the low torque extraction was done dipping the bit at a slight angle to help bite. But alas... I heard a snap and sure enough, busted bit.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:33 am

Hit the shoulder with a small chisel and break it loose. .......lm

Spargett wrote:Unbelievable.

Broken Craftsman extractor bit by one of the many stripped screws on my bike. I'm all ears for any ideas on how to get this thing out. Below are some close-ups of the offending screw.

I soaked the thing with liquid wrench overnight about 3-4 times. Tried tapping it with a screw driver and hammer to "break" it loose. Made sure the low torque extraction was done dipping the bit at a slight angle to help bite. But alas... I heard a snap and sure enough, busted bit.