Another update and first the bad news.
Upon removing the exhaust from the bike I also proceeded to remove the studs since I have new studs for this build. First three were easy to remove and then there's always that bad apple to ruin things.
So I've sprayed it multiple times with PBBlaster and when I get back home again in 3 weeks I'll resume bathing it in penetrating oil before I do the heat cold truck on it and try to remove it again.
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![A20DD21A-D794-4DF3-AEA3-E90D5A779504.jpeg (2.3 MiB) Viewed 3624 times Broken stud but fixable.](./download/file.php?id=2424&t=1&sid=b70222cdfe178a24c401a6a734395533)
- Broken stud but fixable.
Now the good news and that would be progress is being made and I'm getting excited.
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Original from and rear wheels are cleaned up, bearings checked and ok, and sticker The wheels to cover up aged blemishes so I can ride.
I have a spare set of front and back that will get new bearings, seals, and Dunlop Q3+ tires and a good powder coat but that won't happen until the bike is finished and I'm riding it again.
![BE09F9EC-6C96-4A5B-96E5-65F15B3B4068.jpeg (2.01 MiB) Viewed 3624 times New EBC rotors and rim stickers.](./download/file.php?id=2426&t=1&sid=b70222cdfe178a24c401a6a734395533)
- New EBC rotors and rim stickers.
![18C552FF-F12F-4FFB-9D9A-15F459E4E46E.jpeg (1.75 MiB) Viewed 3624 times EBC sprockets and rotors.](./download/file.php?id=2425&t=1&sid=b70222cdfe178a24c401a6a734395533)
- EBC sprockets and rotors.
I removed the carb gaskets and ordering all new units along with the bands holding them down.
Got the wiring done for the coil over plug setup and just need to mod them for the install. New plugs are in, oil drained, and new Honda filter installed waiting for the fresh oil. Oil cooler lines cleaned up and newer used cooler coming to replace the original that looks a bit shabby with fins beyond repair.
Cooling system will be next in the list and this is how the bike looks with no clothes on. 18+ viewers only.
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Ive already upgraded the main ground with a 4awg cable and added a new ground 8awg to the frame as shown in the picture below. You'll see it above the casing in the pic.
I'll also be rewriting the hot lead with 4 awg while integrating a battery disconnect switch similar to a race car. This is more for theft protection than anything else but also useful if ever needed in an accident etc.
![3FCECE62-E70F-4793-A8D2-9947E18A3862.jpeg (2.46 MiB) Viewed 3625 times Added ground wire. You'll have to look close.](./download/file.php?id=2422&t=1&sid=b70222cdfe178a24c401a6a734395533)
- Added ground wire. You'll have to look close.
![175CEF92-A2A1-422C-ABFB-8C82FDB7F654.jpeg (2.4 MiB) Viewed 3625 times Same cutoff switch I'll have on the bike.](./download/file.php?id=2423&t=1&sid=b70222cdfe178a24c401a6a734395533)
- Same cutoff switch I'll have on the bike.
Once the coolant hoses are out of the way I'll have all the room to replace the cam chain tensioners which is what started this whole project in the beginning. More to come and thanks for looking.
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