71K0 just brought out of a LOOONNGG storage.
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The rubber plugs are OEM but, not every bike got them. CT70s NEVER came fitted with the grab handle; you are correct, in that this is Dax-only part and intended to help rock the bike onto a centerstand.
Etching & conversion primers can be had in rattle cans. Silver POR-15 works well, on the internal sides of the rim halves; the color is almost dead-on too. Just don't get any on the outside surfaces, UV turns it orange. There are also a number of good Hammerite knockoffs, outdoor paint that's very tough and seals the metal. Once rims have been blasted & painted, they really aren't difficult to redo...that's why I don't bother with any special prep, for my own bikes. When it's time to replace a tire, it's usually an ideal time to repaint the rim; they're usually blemished. The whole process (tire removal, prep & paint, reassembly) can be done in about an hour, under ideal conditions, if you're in a hurry. Overnight drying is more than enough for wheel paint, if you have patience.
Etching & conversion primers can be had in rattle cans. Silver POR-15 works well, on the internal sides of the rim halves; the color is almost dead-on too. Just don't get any on the outside surfaces, UV turns it orange. There are also a number of good Hammerite knockoffs, outdoor paint that's very tough and seals the metal. Once rims have been blasted & painted, they really aren't difficult to redo...that's why I don't bother with any special prep, for my own bikes. When it's time to replace a tire, it's usually an ideal time to repaint the rim; they're usually blemished. The whole process (tire removal, prep & paint, reassembly) can be done in about an hour, under ideal conditions, if you're in a hurry. Overnight drying is more than enough for wheel paint, if you have patience.
cjpayne
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The NOS exhaust came in. I don't think I've ever seen a new OEM K0 one in person before. It looks sweeeet!!!
The handles and hardware came in from kirrbby too. Thanks Kirrbby!!!!!! Front brake handle on bike is broke in half and the other is MIA.
Yo kirrbby, I see that one of the rubber tips is burnt like you said, but I can't tell of any bend on one that you described. They both look good to me. Been thinkin of removing both the rubbers, because I'm not sure if I can replicate the rubber dip somehow. Paint the end of the handle???lol
The handles and hardware came in from kirrbby too. Thanks Kirrbby!!!!!! Front brake handle on bike is broke in half and the other is MIA.
Yo kirrbby, I see that one of the rubber tips is burnt like you said, but I can't tell of any bend on one that you described. They both look good to me. Been thinkin of removing both the rubbers, because I'm not sure if I can replicate the rubber dip somehow. Paint the end of the handle???lol
kirrbby
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Seems like someone dipped them into the stuff that's made for tool handles.
Or... http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-RUBBE...m4d340028cf:m:mELCXp1UQAMWAV4u53-3hAg&vxp=mtr
Or maybe heat and pull one off of a trashed lever. I'll have to try that if I have one. Have a feelin, getting one OFF the lever, would be the easy part...
Plasti dip, I think is what it's called.
Or... http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-RUBBE...m4d340028cf:m:mELCXp1UQAMWAV4u53-3hAg&vxp=mtr
Or maybe heat and pull one off of a trashed lever. I'll have to try that if I have one. Have a feelin, getting one OFF the lever, would be the easy part...
Plasti dip, I think is what it's called.
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cjpayne
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Hmmmm........interesting idea. That would be cool. I don't think I'll do that with this bike though, as the goal is too keep it boneyard stock as possible. Great idea for my K1 though. Its rubbers are gone.
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kirrbby
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Those don't look right to me. I don't think they sell them for our bikes. Pretty sure they ARE dipped.
kirrbby
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How bout sourcing some black epoxy... Black silicone like the RTV from the auto parts store... Multiple coats of black gloss paint... Latex?
Here ya go...http://lilhonda.com/webboard/showthread.php?t=16194&highlight=plasti-dip
Here ya go...http://lilhonda.com/webboard/showthread.php?t=16194&highlight=plasti-dip
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cjpayne
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They(originals) do look like they were dipped in hot rubber or something. Since rx restores these bikes, maybe he'll chime in on what he does.....hint, hint.lol
cjpayne
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Push on would be a cheap fix, but don't really know if those would fit. I like the dipped look better for sure.
cjpayne
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Lol. Do you think it would slip back on a handle?
cjpayne
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Oh yeah, I'll give it a try.lol That is sooooo cool that you keep that stuff around. I also tend to keep stuff like that.lol Never know when....
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cjpayne
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I think I'll try rubbing alcohol. I use that to slip the handle grips back on throttle slides. If that doesn't work, I'll definitely try the Armorall.