Her name is Autumn.

[Sawblade]

I got tired of updating the bad news thread, so here's a new one.

My bike is nearing completion. I just got the bodywork back from the paint shop, and they did a great job. Paint code is Ford UY "Molten Orange" taken from the Raptor. It's a red-orange base with a gold pearl topcoat.

Link to old thread...

http://www.600riders.com/forum/hall-shame/35008-worst-thanksgiving-ever.html

 

[skooter65]

Excellent Color! Can't wait to see the finished product............is it done yet?

 

[lonesoldier84]

 

[Sawblade]

I'm still waiting on a FZ16 kit from nubz, but I might put the old battle scarred one back on for the mean time.

 

[motojoe122]

Pure beauty! I love that color, too:thumbup:

 

[Erci]

Beautiful paint!! :thumbup:

 

[Motogiro]

That is killer looking! :BLAA:

 

[lytehouse]

WOW!! I can't wait to see a pic of it when it's in the sunlight!
We all might need shades on, but still can't wait! :thumbup:

 

[PVFZ6]

I love the wrinkled up license plate..... gives it character:thumbup:

 

[Sawblade]

She started under her own power. At first I had an error code 12 because the crank position sensor was unplugged. Then, when I got it running, I heard a horrible screeching sound. It turned out to be the little wire hold down bracket in the stator cover dragging the flywheel. I bent it back a tad, and she purrs like a kitten.

[Edit] I just put in the order for a set of black Rizoma Spy R mirrors. I've got one unbroken cheapo bar end mirror until then.

 

[dxh24]

IMO she looks waaaaaaaay better than before, you did a great job restoring her!!! :thumbup:

 

[Red Wazp]

I'm still waiting on a FZ16 kit from nubz, but I might put the old battle scarred one back on for the mean time.

Man. I like the color but I can't decide what's cooler - the bike or the fact that's it's in your house. Very nice!

 

[Sawblade]

Not anymore. I finally took it out, changed the oil, filled it with coolant, took the gas tank to get filled, mounted a mirror and the old headlights, and drove it to the gas station to air up the tires. (midnight by then) I'm still short turn signals because I cut the wires off the old ones in haste while tearing down, but I'll run for some more tomorrow.

 

[mxgolf]

Autumn is pretty sweet! Can't wait to see good pictures in the daylight. :thumbup:

 

[dean owens]

what color is the frame and engine? looks great.

 

[Sawblade]

Frame is antique bronze and motor is cast iron. As soon as I walked outside to go get some more parts, it started raining hard, and I noticed the fuel pump gasket is leaking.

 

[Sawblade]

Outside in the sun as requested.

 

[Nelly]

Outside in the sun as requested.

Nice one mate,

Like the colour. Pic two would be a good BOTM entry.

Nelly

 

[Sawblade]

I'll take it a nearby park or something for the BOTM pic.



I found the culprit on the fuel tank and why it didn't initially leak. The gasket was perfect, but there was paint on the mating surface of the tank, and it took a couple of hours to melt through. Luckily the paint I used on the engine is fuel resistant. I just sanded off the remaining paint, and gave the gasket a healthy does of Hylomar. (BTW I've never used it before, but I've already swore off of all other gasket makers just from using it this one time)

 

[chuckfz6ryder]

The bike looks great, nice job. Love the oil filter too:thumbup: