Extreme makeover,,,1983 yamaha XJ750. - Page 5

RiceRider69 · #61 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Scary

Like you have it now, you can do something neat with a paint scheme maybe.

whatcha thinkin for paint,,,,I havnt decided yet and Im open to ideas?

Mr Scary · #62 (**permalink**) 02-11-2007, 03:56 PM

Oh Christ, don't ask me about paint. I couldn't even begin to come up with an idea. That's why I paint everything black!!!!

RiceRider69 · #63 (**permalink**) 02-20-2007, 03:47 PM

Didnt get much done over the weekend,,,,I did get my gussetts sent out to have them made,,hopefully will get them back in a couple days.

Also I managed to get in the garage for a while and weld up my tank mount,,

And here it is,,all mounted up,,,

donald branscom · #64 (**permalink**) 02-22-2007, 05:02 PM

Looks very good so far, Glad to see the frame getting completed. The tank looks a little large but the black color is helping to make it look smaller. Maybe with the engine in it there will less emphesis on the tank. The rear fender will help to keep some attention off of the tank too.
I can see you have been using a grinder on the frame. Sometimes a 80-100 grit blue zirconium flap wheel will do a smoother job and keep those grinder marks from having to be smoothed out later. And those grinder marks are stress raisers. Lookin good though.

RiceRider69 · #65 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 03:35 AM

Thanks Donald,,,glad ya like it,,,,a blue Zirconium flap wheel huh? Does that go on my grinder I take it? Ill have to look into that. The tank is stock,,and I kinda like the look of the fat tank. I think when I get everything else done it will fit right in!

donald branscom · #66 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RiceRider69

Thanks Donald,,,glad ya like it,,,,a blue Zirconium flap wheel huh? Does that go on my grinder I take it? Ill have to look into that. The tank is stock,,and I kinda like the look of the fat tank. I think when I get everything else done it will fit right in!

Yes, the flapwheel will go right on your small hand grinder. Sometimes you have to flip the nut upside down because the flapwheel is not as thick as the grinding wheel.
True Value hardware carries those sometimes.
The blue zirconium lasts much longer than the red oxide wheels.

RiceRider69 · #67 (**permalink**) 02-23-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by donald branscom

Yes, the flapwheel will go right on your small hand grinder. Sometimes you have to flip the nut upside down because the flapwheel is not as thick as the grinding wheel.
True Value hardware carries those sometimes.
The blue zirconium lasts much longer than the red oxide wheels.

I dont have a small hand grinder,,,,the only one I have is a fuckin monster. but Im sure they have them some place.

donald branscom · #68 (**permalink**) 02-24-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RiceRider69

I dont have a small hand grinder,,,,the only one I have is a fuckin monster. but Im sure they have them some place.

You mean you have been using a 9 inch grinder? WOW
Oh well at least you work with what you have. My first rule.

RiceRider69 · #69 (**permalink**) 03-05-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by donald branscom

You mean you have been using a 9 inch grinder? WOW
Oh well at least you work with what you have. My first rule.

(Sings in best steven tyler voice) "I grind with my Big 9 inch"

RiceRider69 · #70 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 04:10 PM

Dammit,,,IM stuck. Dont wanna do my bars or forwards until I mount my seat. Dont wanna mount my seat until I mount the rear fender. Cant figure out what to do with the rear fender. I Thought about having one made custom,,but dont really have the extra loot @ the moment,,,,Plus I would rather find one already built and adapt it,,,I just dont think the one I have is adaptable,,,,I dont know.....shit

donald branscom · #71 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RiceRider69

Dammit,,,IM stuck. Dont wanna do my bars or forwards until I mount my seat. Dont wanna mount my seat until I mount the rear fender. Cant figure out what to do with the rear fender. I Thought about having one made custom,,but dont really have the extra loot @ the moment,,,,Plus I would rather find one already built and adapt it,,,I just dont think the one I have is adaptable,,,,I dont know.....shit

You need to let forum members know the size of the rear wheel.
Diameter and width. and maximum width of the fender.
Otherwise someone could have a fender to give you or sell to you at a good price or shipping charges but do not know if you can use it.
You have to make it easy to help you. Go for it.

RiceRider69 · #72 (**permalink**) 03-09-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by donald branscom

You need to let forum members know the size of the rear wheel.
Diameter and width. and maximum width of the fender.
Otherwise someone could have a fender to give you or sell to you at a good price or shipping charges but do not know if you can use it.
You have to make it easy to help you. Go for it.

Good call. My Tire is a 130-90-16. Does that tell you what you need to know? Maximum width is 6 1/2". Kinda wanted a full fender,,,like a tail dragger. But am open minded and poor.

RiceRider69 · #73 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 04:05 PM

Well,,,Went out and got some degreaser and some paint today. Im going to have to repaint some of the covers after I take em off and clean em up. Heres what I used,,,,anyone used this stuff ever had gas spilled on it?

RiceRider69 · #74 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 04:07 PM

So here is how it came out,,,which side do you like better?

RiceRider69 · #75 (**permalink**) 04-02-2007, 04:12 PM

Was lookin at it today and I think Ill have to cut those bolts off and either remove the studs or drill & Tap em and use bolts,,,otherwise Ill never get that apart.