Almost over. Honda gb

**froggyfrenchman** · 20th July 2006, 17:25

As some of you may know, a few weeks back my ratty gb400 suffered severe top end damage. I started fixing it and decided, stuff it, im gonna tart the old girl up. Everything has been stripped back to bare metal and had the panel, paint or pollish from there.

All i have left to do is make my new exhaust, two headers into 2 12" sausage mufflers that just poke out under the alloy peg mounts.

Anyone that saw this bike in its old black/gold trim, can tell you what a transformation has taken place here.

Any comments or ideas appreciated.

Sorry. i posted the big pics.

**froggyfrenchman** · 20th July 2006, 17:31

By the way, Big thanks to MSTRS for the "TT" decals!

**yungatart** · 20th July 2006, 17:45

Wow! Looking good!! Decals look great too.. but then I would say that, wouldn't I?

**kiwifruit** · 20th July 2006, 17:49

WOW!
That looks awesome dude

You have done a great job, full credit

love the look
stickers look sharp too

**MSTRS:Me** · 20th July 2006, 17:51

That IS looking sharp. You've done a great job, young mulletboy!!

**Paul in NZ** · 20th July 2006, 17:55

Choice - what about some upswept pipes?

**froggyfrenchman** · 20th July 2006, 17:58

Cheers guys.

I have done the upswept pipes before, going for somthing new this time... (this is the third gb i have done this to)

**shaymas** · 20th July 2006, 18:07

looks bloody great there

would like to see pics of the bike when pipes are done

**froggyfrenchman** · 20th July 2006, 18:11

Now, for rep points... can anyone guess who the knob is that put the cam in 1 tooth retarted and then wondered why his freshly done up bike wouldnt start?

**Bonez** · 20th July 2006, 18:32

I bet the ol gal will be over the moon once you stop fondling her

**SpankMe** · 20th July 2006, 21:43

Thats one sweet looking GB. Where did you get the Honda wing decal? Just got my frame painted and looking at doing the tank and side panals next. Just need to find some decals to replace the current ones.

Also did you paint the engine?

**MSTRS:Me** · 20th July 2006, 22:09

Guilty of the TT decals but not the wing etc. Can do this in size/col of choice

**SpankMe** · 20th July 2006, 22:20

This place has the original decals. Not sure if they'll send overseas. Jap sites don't like dealing with overseas orders.

**froggyfrenchman** · 21st July 2006, 09:33

The wing decals were over the counter at my local honda dealer (hastings honda) They must be easy enough to get, thats the third set ive got form them over the years, and thay have always been in stock. They have another set there at the moment. Were about $23 each though. MSTRS did the TT decals and can do a single coloured wing as well, see his pic.

I painted the base of the engine and the barrels with vht engine enamel and exposed the fins and rfvc with a file after leaving it 2 days to dry. I painted the side cases with a standard spray silver and really regret it! In the next 6mnths they will be sent to hpc coatings for their Hypercoat treatment. The frame is a metalic charcol and tank, guards, sidecovers are jet black followed by several clear coats

If his devine shadow wishes to know any more, just ask.