Rattle can special

[NHVmaxpower]

Just tired of people dogging others that are at least getting out and riding. I ride with people regardless of what they ride, or how rough it looks. I dont care if its a brand new harley, or an old scooter they drug out of a junkyard. If they want to ride i am more than happy to tale em out and show them some good roads. I thought the idea of motorcycles was just getting out and getting your kmees in the breeze. Didnt know there was a dress code!

I agree 100% ....well maybe not the hardley ableson part hahaha boy those guys don't even wave these days I guess if your not on a hardley you just aint cool??

 

[johnpclynch]

Sometimes you gotta love a rat

but there's no excuse for bad wiring

 

[PATMAX]

In between rain storms I get an hour here and there to wrench. Still
Stripping and refinshing. Got most needed parts lined up. Did discover the tank was Kreeme lined at some point. Nice to have blast cabinet ay work!

When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[thundermax]

Looks like the ad has been pulled.

 

[FootNote]

Sometimes you gotta love a rat

So.... tell me about that rear fender?

 

[V-Four]

Maybe Y'all saw in another thread.. but this is MY "rattle can" job.
(It's not THAT bad...?):confused2:

 

[thundermax]

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=22118&highlight=Rustoleum


RatTle can engine paint job on my first vmax.

 

[V-Four]

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=22118&highlight=Rustoleum


RatTle can engine paint job on my first vmax.

That looks awesome.. Did you do anything to prep the surface? scuff/blast.. anythin?

Does it hold up to washing?... powerwashing?

thanks
T$

 

[Sonoran6]

Maybe Y'all saw in another thread.. but this is MY "rattle can" job.
(It's not THAT bad...?):confused2:

It isnt! I keep painting pieces here and there on mine red. Havent thought about fenders, side covers, or tank yet. This gives me a little hope!

 

[PATMAX]

Didn't intend to go this far but it is hard to know when to stop. Since I do this is a hobby and support the Monkey, my time is not as valuable as Kyle and Sean's. That being said, here is where she sits as of 8/22/12. Looks like motor is coming out for Soda blasting stripping and paint, all new cover gaskets and full set of my powdercoated covers. Once frame is stripped and painted, re-assembly will commence. Should go fast since everything will be restored to like new, threads chased, no dirt, grease and oil.

When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[PATMAX]

Pulled the carb rack and VBoost intakes for detailing. Did I mention I am trying the Sodium Bicarbonate blasting set up? I'll shoot a few pics of the set up in another post. Well, these intakes are off Vmax #0134 so they are ancient and were sprayed flat black. After having to cut a few slots in some stripped allen head bolts to use a big flat blade screw driver and adjustable wrench to turn the screw driver, I did nothing but start the blasting. The pictures speak for themselves. The green chromate stayed put but the aluminum is about perfect! When you blast, the rubber is not harmed. Even the black oxide on the band clamps is cleaned but unaffected. Amazing. Only issue I have is water in my compressor line that clogs the gun.

When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[Fire-medic]

Yes, I am a firm believer in the NaHCO3 blasting. 'Patmax,' I am surprised you don't have a moisture trap on your compressor. I guess you never use it to paint?

The results from the soda blasting are for me, a great way to refurbish pieces w/o removing material, or causing a surface change. I used it on a Kerker 4/1 headpipe, and while it didn't magically 'heal' any scrapes or indentations, it did make the intact chrome look so-much better than when I picked it-up. I did the same thing to my stock exhaust megaphones, which were suffering from years of proximity to the Atlantic. I am two blocks from an inlet off the Intracoastal Waterway, so the salt or brackish water has a tendency to cause surface deterioration whatever the finish. The only real complaint I have is the area where I do it, outside, looks like a flour bomb went-off when I am done.

Good Job, Pat! TXSS should be singing your praises for removing all that nasty 'rattlecan black spooge' from that unfortunate bike, so he doesn't have to be offended by the previous owner's wielding-of cheap spray paint. I watched that ad he ran in CL in Miami for quite awhile, but since I already bought another '86, cheaper, but not running, I didn't need another. Keep cleaning & powder-coating/painting, it's 'Lazarus'-time!

 

[PATMAX]

Appreciate the encouragement FM !
It's more of a job than I wanted but I enjoy the monotonous work. I handwash all the little rubber pieces and put them in a baggie with protectant so they are nice, supple and black again if that gives you an idea how anal the build is. Of course some are hard and cracked and get trashed as soon as they were removed. By restoring "sub assemblies" such as coil racks, I stay better organized and focused. It does not seem as overwhelming either. Obviously this is not for everyone but I am an old model builder from the early 70s. I have somehow stayed out of my wife's hair on this one even though a part may be drying in the kitchen sink for a night or parts are assembled on the coffee table. I only wish I could get bigger blocks of time to work on it but have family stuff that is way more important than a cycle that takes precedence. If I can get that frame stripped and painted, I may be able to start bolting instead of un-bolting!

 

[PATMAX]

Could it be? Rainy season over in S Florida? Maybe be able to get some painting done now that the humidity is down. Got the ignition switch fully rebuilt although it did not need anything but a cleaning. Got the themostat housing refinished, radiator and fan shroud stripped and repainted. All rubber hoses cleaned inside and out. Coil racks refinished, coil wires trimmed and reset. Airbox cover lock reconditioned. Just a bunch of small stuff. Looks like wheels are up next for stripping and powdercoating.

When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[Fire-medic]

That girl in the last pic is ugg-leee!!!!!:biglaugh:

Good work on the stuff, I want you to do mine!

 

[PATMAX]

So this is what a raw frame looks like! I guess there is no more Rattlecan to my project now. Weather is great now so I better strike while the atmospheric conditions are ideal, at least get her primered right! Light at the end of the tunnel. Wish I could powdercoat this sucker but I have no oven big enough. Curses!

When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[PATMAX]

Forgot to mention the removeable frame pieces I did not strip as I have beautiful powdercoated ones to put on! Hope the paint and powdercoat match close enough. I know the PC parts will stand up to the scratch hazards of motor installation more robustly. Just remembered I gotta pull the steering lock cylinder for rehab. Anyone know offhand how to do that ?
Already pulled the spiral cylinder cover pin. Thanks.

 

[Fire-medic]

I think it should just come-out now, Pat. Try pushing from inside the steering head w/a 90 degree pick or a small Allen key, or pulling on the keyway w/a pick.

 

[PATMAX]

Still can't get that steering lock cylinder out. Argh. Maybe I can shoot Sean a PM.
I've slowed down my progress lately so not much new. Scored NOS throttle cables, fork oil and dust seals, stamped side cover and some other odds and ends off Ebay. Stripped a second frame since I had the media blaster set up at work. Still stripping small parts. Took the time to grind off casting flash on a side stand before powder coating.
Maybe I should throw an "Assembly Day" like a tech day to bolt the old girl back together. Guess I'd have to throw out a nice spread for everyone that shows up to help, to watch, to cheerlead or tell us where we are screwing up! Maybe a Saturday/Sunday event for those that can't make it a certain day.
Who knows.

When in doubt...Gas it !!!

 

[CaptainKyle]

Steering lock usually slides right out once you bent the cover out of the way just slide the key in & pull it right out. I have never had a problem getting one out.