Almost over. Honda gb

[froggyfrenchman]

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]

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

[yungatart]

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

[kiwifruit]

WOW!
That looks awesome dude :Punk: You have done a great job, full credit :yes:
love the look
stickers look sharp too

[MSTRS]

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

[Paul in NZ]

Choice - what about some upswept pipes?

[froggyfrenchman]

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]

looks bloody great there :yes: would like to see pics of the bike when pipes are done

[froggyfrenchman]

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]

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

[SpankMe]

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]

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

[SpankMe]

This place (http://www.the-theme.com/gb500.html) has the original decals. Not sure if they'll send overseas. Jap sites don't like dealing with overseas orders.

[froggyfrenchman]

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.

[Dooly]

Nice bike mate. I like those, would'nt mind one for the missus or for me as a second.:yes:

[froggyfrenchman]

Yeah, my missis wants that one. If i could find a startermotor for it she could have it and i would be forced to buy a litre v twin sprots bike. what a shame that would be.

[Dooly]

Yeah, my missis wants that one. If i could find a startermotor for it she could have it and i would be forced to buy a litre v twin sprots bike. what a shame that would be.

That would be a real damn shame.:yes:

[MSTRS]

I feel your pain, Froggy.

[SpankMe]

Are those stock shocks?

[froggyfrenchman]

yup, they are getting a bit tired, it will get the Hagon treatment before too long, the cash flow has slowed down too much to do it now. I painted the alloy moulding at the top of them, changes the look somewhat

[Bonez]

yup, they are getting a bit tired, it will get the Hagon treatment before too long, the cash flow has slowed down too much to do it now. I've thrown MDI shocks on mine at around $120-140 a pair and they work quite well. Just stuffen up the front a bit to suit them.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=504776#poststop

There's was a bloke on trademe that has a lot of starter motors. He may have one suitable for the GB. Also try Buckets n Bits in Wellington. They always seem to have a GB up for auction.

[Biff]

That's a great looking machine.
Would it be classed as a Cafe Racer?

[Bonez]

That's a great looking machine.
Would it be classed as a Cafe Racer?Yip sireebob. Cuppachinos all round. But the GB is more- commuter,tourer, adventure tourer and small capacity sprotbike all in one package ;).

[froggyfrenchman]

The gb is a little bit of everything all thrown in together

[Colapop]

That's crap Froggy!! You didn't clean the tyres....:nya: It just upsets the beautiful job you've done on the rest of the bike.

[froggyfrenchman]

im not gonna touch those tires, there's too much cowpoos on them!

[Colapop]

You've had Cowpoos??!!?? Or did he have you...?

[froggyfrenchman]

he was lying in the paddock between my house and my workshop, i ran over him and his brothers and sisters. Feel the wrath of the mighty honda.

[Colapop]

Careful he's not very nice to Hoondas.... Sets fire to them and drowns them - or both!

[froggyfrenchman]

well ive killed two in the last month, and brought one back to life...

[Colapop]

You're like a Doctor (Frank Enstien) or summat... :gob:

Hard work = results

[froggyfrenchman]

that 400 represents alot of hard work. Watch this space for the 650cc, turbo, nos treatment

[froggyfrenchman]

Jus finished the 400s maiden voyage. (complete with ugly old exhaust) Its running like a swiss watch. Shit im good!:yes:

[Bonez]

Hey froggy if you want to get rid of the complete exhaust system sing out. The bike looks good.

[froggyfrenchman]

im gonna keep the old zorst for wofs if needed....

[Shadows]

Very tidy, well done :yes: