1975 Commando 850 restoration

Larry S · Aug 10, 2020

Unacceptable. Currently looking for a painter. Lesson learned, some things are better left to the professionals.

Larry S · Aug 10, 2020

Progress. Per Old Britts install instructions, they siliconed the swingarm plugs. I did too but with black RTV silicone. Before and after.

Larry S · Aug 10, 2020

A little tour of my shop area. Note the containers my woman got for me so I could keep everything organized. I love her!

gortnipper · Aug 10, 2020

I just put a bead of silicon around the edge of the Welch plug.

grandpaul · Aug 11, 2020

Larry S said:
Unacceptable. Currently looking for a painter. Lesson learned, some things are better left to the professionals.

That is POWDERCOAT??????

Yikes, who recommended THAT outfit?

If it was hand-painted, I've certainly done better with good ol' Rust-O-Leum gloss black rattle cans...

NPeteN · Aug 11, 2020

grandpaul said:
That is POWDERCOAT??????

Yikes, who recommended THAT outfit?

If it was hand-painted, I've certainly done better with good ol' Rust-O-Leum gloss black rattle cans...

Over spray says Larry rattlecanned it.

Bit humid in the shop?

Larry S · Aug 11, 2020

NPeteN said:
Over spray says Larry rattlecanned it.

Bit humid in the shop?

Humid, dusty and just me trying to save time and money. I've saved neither. Another lesson learned.

grandpaul · Aug 12, 2020

Larry S said:
Humid, dusty and just me trying to save time and money. I've saved neither. Another lesson learned.

What paint did you use?

Like I said, I've used Rust-O-Leum many times on rough basket cases - it goes on easy and it holds up well.

Larry S · Aug 12, 2020

grandpaul said:
What paint did you use?

Like I said, I've used Rust-O-Leum many times on rough basket cases - it goes on easy and it holds up well.

I used Rust-O-Leum also. You must be a better painter than me. Painting, much like drywall seems to be an art. I'm more mechanical than artsy. Most things I can do well, painting and drywall are not one of those things.

grandpaul · Aug 12, 2020

Larry S said:
I used Rust-O-Leum also. You must be a better painter than me.

HA!!!!! Very infrequently does one of my rattle-can projects NOT have at least one run, stuck bug, dust, or some combination of those...

Larry S · Aug 18, 2020

Been on the hunt for a powder coating outfit and I have found someone I'd like to do business with. Besides the frame, swingarm and cradle, what other items would you powder coat? I'm thinking just about anything painted black but I'm unsure about the oil tank.

elefantrider · Aug 19, 2020

I wouldn't powder coat anything. Most places put it on far too thick.

Fast Eddie · Aug 19, 2020

As above !

I would ask to see samples of their work and pay particular attention to thickness. And ask them honestly about there approach and how they can ensure they won’t do it too thick.

Ideally, only go to an outfit that comes via a trusted personal recommendation.

Powder is great when done well (just look in the cNw gallery for proof of that). Sadly I have never had any done well, it’s always come out way too thick, but by then of course, it’s too f***ing late !

Richard Tool · Aug 19, 2020

Larry S said:
I'm unsure about the oil tank.

You might want to consider sending the oil tank to Matt at CNW .
They will boil it, strip it and make several improvements and powder coat it beautifully in black .

grandpaul · Aug 19, 2020

All you have to do is send the following illustrations along with the parts and INSURE they understand proper masking and plugging.

When mounting the oil tank, eliminate the bottom bolt.

grandpaul · Aug 19, 2020

more...

grandpaul · Aug 19, 2020

and these...

grandpaul · Aug 19, 2020

Not shown are the fork yokes, which are Silver. Mask the threaded end of the stem and all 4 internal stanchion bores.

Larry S · Aug 19, 2020

Damn, grandpaul, I got a cramp in my finger liking your posts! This is going to make everything so much easier. Thank you. This guy is local and recommended by a custom bike shop so we'll see how it goes. Thanks again.

grandpaul · Aug 19, 2020

Larry S said:
Damn, grandpaul, I got a cramp in my finger liking your posts!

All I did was copy from www.OldBritts.com, and clip some of the illustrations from the parts book. I give Fred the credit, WHERE IT'S DUE! He and Ella have been WONDERFUL to me over these last dozen-plus years.

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