My introduction.

Well I currently reside in whitewater wi.
I find myself on your forum because a friend of mine was kind enough to give me his old 82 xj650. He had grown tired of it and he is not very technically minded.
This will be my first motorcycle that I have owned and I plan on getting my cycle license with it once I get it fixed.
My other project vehicles are an 89 nissan 240sx hatch that i have done many different undertakings with.

http://wi240sx.omgforum.net/t669-the-daily-driver

I also have an 89 Mitsubishi mighty max
http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin/showthread.php/2937-my-turbo-mini-truck-4g63t-build-thread

 

What seems to be the issue with that awesome score you have there?
This site by far has exceeded my expectations with the amount of people that are willing to help. All you need to is ask and you shale receive.

 

The previous owner over torqued a bolt for the valve cover and destroyed a cam cap.

 

And they have been extremely helpful with my random questions. I just won my eBay parts order.

 

nice job hope that solves the problem=as by your previous posts you understand the importance of torqueing bolts especially with aluminum to there proper specs.
I have an XJ700 x and the bolts that I thought would have a high torque rating are like 5.1 ft. lbs and 12.ft.lbs heck the only bolt or nut on the whole darn bike that is above 30 are the lug bolts- both are 75.

 

Yeah if you look at the 2 links in my first post you can see my car and truck builds

 

So it begins.

 

At least your dry and warm hopefully.

 

Yeah I was in my garage and the rain was out side. There was a horrible paint job on the tank. He had west coast choppers stickers on it. I have not decided on a color or if I want some kind of design on it.

 

I wonder if there is a way of using photo shop or some other program where you can use your tank and add color and change color so you have a opportunity to see the differences? That would a nice thing to play with.

 

Yeah you can definitely do that. I was thinking I might get a comic or manga art book and select some of the pages and figure out how to adhere them to the tank and the put some clear coat on to seal them from the weather. I am a big fan of the punisher so I might try to do something with that theme in mind.

 

Ah the punisher- nice choice I would agree.
Hey just by the off chance could you let me know which paint you are using?
I am using an enamel based paint for the engine and the valve cover but what I noticed in comparison to the original is that the enamel paint is much thicker in texture. As I have also used clear gloss coat 3 times.
Sure hope I didn't make a mistake by using it cause it gonna be a pain to remove and have to start all over.

 

I more than likely will be going the cheap route since my air compressor is not rated for paint guns. I will be going with automotive industry spray paint.

 

No worries here I am doing the same thing and I've a compressor that can do the work. Besides I never thought of using the compressor lol.
Currently using
VHT GLOSS BLACK & Gloss Clear
High temperature engine enamel/ paint from a local hardware store.
Rated up 550 degrees F
I have noticed it is that the prep work is the most essential and time consuming. Also allowing the paint to cure between coats-for me this meant setting the pieces on top our fireplace mantel till the next day. Also prior to painting to make sure the aluminum was nice and warm for the paint to adhere too.
So far three coats paint
followed by two coats clear and a possible third If needed.
this is what I have been doing.

 

It is all about prep. And the care between coats.

 

I need to get my dremel out with the wire wheel next.

 

Very nicely done is that bondo or fiberglass?
And is that a Camaro or a trans am your using for a table?
I am uploading another video of the Jug and Cam assembly that I have taken the tape off.
Right now it is 7pm here on the Pacific coast and I have a class from 730-930 so you may check it out tonight or tomorrow.
Let me know what you think.

 

That would be my 240sx. Looks like the previous owner put bondo on it. I know I need to get some filler to clean it up.

 

All my comments are on the positive side of life. I appreciate seeing others peoples work for ideas on how to improve.

 

Yeah I enjoy seeing others work for inspiration and direction.