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CL77 on a Budget
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:18 am
by britman
She is finally done. I bolted on the rear foot pegs this morning and it was the last thing on the list. It will not win any shows, but I am very pleased with the outcome. I still have the donor bike and I am thinking Café Racer Project for next winter? I could not have done this without the expertise here on this forum.
The finished Product
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:24 am
by britman
The final product. I know where the imperfection's are, but I am happy to live with them. I still think it will be a hit on the first warm bike night.
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:38 am
by Vince Lupo
Looks pretty darned nice to me! I'd be proud to own it, 'imperfections' and all.....
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:19 pm
by davomoto
Well done Britman! I am almost done with my 66 CL77, that looks a lot like yours. Mine has the welded on muffler. Same colors, awsome looking bikes!
davomoto
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:44 pm
by CliffC
Britman,
Very fine job, it looks good you should be very proud of yourself. CliffC
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 4:45 pm
by Spargett
Looks great. Did you powder coat the center stand or just paint and clear coat?
Same rims and hardware? I'd love to hear more of the details.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 1:41 pm
by britman
Spargett wrote:Looks great. Did you powder coat the center stand or just paint and clear coat?
Same rims and hardware? I'd love to hear more of the details.
Thanks to all for the kind comments guys. I know my bike pales in comparison to some of the top notch restorations I have seen on this forum. I am just happy another one of these great little over engineered machines has been given a second chance.
Spargett,
Those are the original rims and there is some pitting but I have found plain old "rubbing compound" with fine steel wool and elbow grease will do wonders with old British and Japanese chrome. I know the center and kick stand should be the same color as the frame, but that is black epoxy appliance paint. It takes forever to dry and harden up but when it does you can't beat it off with a hammer. It is perfect for areas that see allot of abuse.