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« on: January 12, 2012, 08:40:56 PM » |
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Pick this bike up back in Nov 2011 In CA , Mom was moving back east so shipping was going to be easy , paid $500 for it . So when I got it back to GA 1st thing i had to do was get it running , carbs came off cleaned , started right up , then i had to take it for a ride. 2 nd gear would not stay in on a up shift, but would on a down shift, so out came motor . so it starts , so far i have rebuilt the carbs , painted all the plastic , I love the 86 RBW So i ordered decals for that one. then the frame and all else needed to be painted . so i tore it all the way down . and this is how it sit now . i try to work on it every day. Photos https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OYjx2yC0rcpu2BAyV--M6tMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink This what the bike looked like when i got it   Started the Painting Decals got off ebay . $150.00 for a full set.   |
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2012, 09:06:00 PM » |
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 Let's see some pictures 
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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2012, 09:07:28 PM » |
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Welcome to the forums.
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« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2012, 09:47:15 PM » |
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 Wow. Beautiful restoration! I always wondered why people paid extra for the RWB 700S's, then restored and repainted them. Your conversion looks to be going quite well. Too bad some of the photos don't show up on my computer. For anyone who can't see the photo album, click the link, then click "michael keigwin's Gallery", and then on the 700S album. You'll see what starts off looking like an '85 parts bike go well on its way to becoming a full blown RWB.
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'84 650 - "Naia" | DDM HID | 700S Rotors | SS Brake Lines
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« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2012, 10:04:19 PM » |
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Awesome restoration! So glad to see another one saved.
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mkeigwin
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« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2012, 10:26:36 PM » |
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Thanks
Hope to have the frame back on fri, the only part i can't powder coat. i did the rear wheel today. and blasted the front. most of the small parts have been powder coated in bike black . they look great.
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« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2012, 10:34:16 PM » |
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Hope to have the frame back on fri, the only part i can't powder coat. i did the rear wheel today. and blasted the front. most of the small parts have been powder coated in bike black . they look great.
Why can't you get the frame powdercoated? Your guy doesn't have a big enough oven? And are you going for a full on conversion? Hppants used to have an '84 or '85 with RWB bodywork and the polished parts didn't look bad at all. |
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mkeigwin
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« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2012, 10:39:56 PM » |
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i am doing the powder coating myself and i can't get the frame in the oven . so i had to send it out . i found a guy that would do it for $70.00 should have it back on friday
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« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2012, 10:42:36 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2012, 10:43:43 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2012, 10:46:43 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2012, 10:48:03 PM » |
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Great looking restoration. I can't wait to see the finished bike. to the forum! |
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« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2012, 03:21:30 AM » |
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Looks incredible so far! Are you planning on using any sort of Back-to-Black plastic restorer on the side cover?
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« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2012, 06:14:32 AM » |
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I got some black trim paint from the paint store and will use that on the plastic fender. trim should work out ok. just have to clean the dirt off .
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« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2012, 06:28:12 AM » |
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Your Nighthawk is coming together nicely and I love the paint scheme. You even managed to find the OEM warning sticker for the tank! Awesome job so far.
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« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2012, 07:28:53 AM » |
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Awesome Job! That is BEAUTIFUL!
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« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2012, 07:49:17 AM » |
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Long live the 700sc  |
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« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2012, 07:57:16 AM » |
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That looks Amazing!  |
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« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2012, 08:53:59 AM » |
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Wow, now that I can see the pictures, Incredible! Great work.
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« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2012, 09:28:26 AM » |
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Great work!!! Can't wait ti see it finished!
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« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2012, 09:51:44 AM » |
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« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2012, 12:32:47 PM » |
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what ended up happening with second gear? my 82 is doing something similar.
was it the transmission or just a clutch problem?
looks great by the way, im very jealous.
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« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2012, 01:00:39 PM » |
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Identical project going on here.I bought my 85 that had been painted with all intentions of a factory blue/black refinish,but after seeing a RWB I changed my mind.Have the decals and paint in the garage.Seeing your pictures got me motivated to start sanding and priming.If the end results are even close to yours,I'll be very happy.Your work is outstanding!
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« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2012, 02:43:07 PM » |
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Nice work! What a difference from what you started with. Great to see another "S" saved.
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« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2012, 05:15:42 PM » |
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Looking fantastic so far! I'm curious as to what you've done or plan to do to the wheels?  |
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