Requiem to an ’85 Limited Edition Engine Rebuild and Paint Project
Been a long 8/9 months to do an engine rebuild and complete paint job. Coated many parts/pieces with CERAKOTE MC-5100 to protect the finish and hopefully, be better to clean. The use of a third party for machining and media blasting, and the cost for these services were weighed against tool availability, expertise, setup, and cleanup. While these services were being used, I was able to progress other aspects of this project.
The engine rebuild included using the original parts and some new.
Work done to the engine
Cylinder checks and honing – machine shop
Con rods checked for straight – machine shop
New aftermarket rings
New crank journal and con rod bearings
New primary drive chain
New primary gear rubber dampers
New alternator shaft support bearing
New engine output (final drive) shaft support bearing
New water pump
Engine cases and ancillary components vapour blasted
Engine cases and ancillary components coated with CERAKOTE MC-5100 to protect the finish and aid in cleaning
Engine heads vapour blasted and coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Timing covers, valve covers, IAC valve cover, and sensor cover over Gr/Gl sensors cover sanded using 400 to 3000 grit wet/dry paper then coated with CERAKOTE MC-5100.
Painting of ’85 Limited Edition
This main body panels were a two-part paint system, brown/gold metal flake with pinstripes then clear coat. The brown trim/accent pieces were a one-part brown colour to match the brown metal flake. Most of the frame parts/pieces were a one-part gloss black paint. Media blasting, grit or water/soda was farmed out to a third party.
Parts painted:
All body panels including the back sides of these panels in a trim black
All brown trim pieces
Swing arm – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Centre stand – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Brake calipers - media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Brake caliper securing parts - media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Battery box – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Final drive – cleaned, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Engine heat shields
Engine rear upper motor mounts
Side stand – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Left and right handle bar switch housings – 2 coats epoxy primer then painted a trim black
Radio, CB, and air leveling system switch housings (located on the left handlebar) – 2 coats epoxy primer then painted a trim black
Front/rear wheel rims - painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Trailer hitch - media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Additional Items installed:
New speed sensor from a 2002 VT750 Honda
New speed sensor gearbox
New Honda Goldwing emblems – 8 out of the 11
LED bulbs all round
LED dash light bulbs
Another aspect of this project is the time and resources need to accomplish the aim. Never kept track of my time, but can mention that it was considerable. The research necessary to source parts/pieces forms part of this issue.
There were many times I felt overwhelmed, and questioned my decision to undertake such a project. This is quite normal I would think, and needs to be realized before entering into such a project. I also wanted to get this project done so I could ride the bike. This project was not one of those I have another bike to ride and when it gets done so be it. Sonya mentioned today that it was nice to be on the 1200 again. She likes the 1200 and 1500, but each for different reasons. Going to pare down the bike stable - V-Strom will be put on the block this spring, Gold Wings stay.
This is a project where the journey is not the important issue, it's the end result and the bragging rights you get from having done all this work. I have started a new list for the next major work/maintenance period to complete what I missed on this project. Going to keep updating the final work issues and how I overcame some of these. Probably missed listing everything, but have the majority mentioned.
Cheers
Been a long 8/9 months to do an engine rebuild and complete paint job. Coated many parts/pieces with CERAKOTE MC-5100 to protect the finish and hopefully, be better to clean. The use of a third party for machining and media blasting, and the cost for these services were weighed against tool availability, expertise, setup, and cleanup. While these services were being used, I was able to progress other aspects of this project.
The engine rebuild included using the original parts and some new.
Work done to the engine
Cylinder checks and honing – machine shop
Con rods checked for straight – machine shop
New aftermarket rings
New crank journal and con rod bearings
New primary drive chain
New primary gear rubber dampers
New alternator shaft support bearing
New engine output (final drive) shaft support bearing
New water pump
Engine cases and ancillary components vapour blasted
Engine cases and ancillary components coated with CERAKOTE MC-5100 to protect the finish and aid in cleaning
Engine heads vapour blasted and coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Timing covers, valve covers, IAC valve cover, and sensor cover over Gr/Gl sensors cover sanded using 400 to 3000 grit wet/dry paper then coated with CERAKOTE MC-5100.
Painting of ’85 Limited Edition
This main body panels were a two-part paint system, brown/gold metal flake with pinstripes then clear coat. The brown trim/accent pieces were a one-part brown colour to match the brown metal flake. Most of the frame parts/pieces were a one-part gloss black paint. Media blasting, grit or water/soda was farmed out to a third party.
Parts painted:
All body panels including the back sides of these panels in a trim black
All brown trim pieces
Swing arm – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Centre stand – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Brake calipers - media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Brake caliper securing parts - media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Battery box – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Final drive – cleaned, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Engine heat shields
Engine rear upper motor mounts
Side stand – media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Left and right handle bar switch housings – 2 coats epoxy primer then painted a trim black
Radio, CB, and air leveling system switch housings (located on the left handlebar) – 2 coats epoxy primer then painted a trim black
Front/rear wheel rims - painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Trailer hitch - media blasted, painted then coated with the CERAKOTE MC-5100
Additional Items installed:
New speed sensor from a 2002 VT750 Honda
New speed sensor gearbox
New Honda Goldwing emblems – 8 out of the 11
LED bulbs all round
LED dash light bulbs
Another aspect of this project is the time and resources need to accomplish the aim. Never kept track of my time, but can mention that it was considerable. The research necessary to source parts/pieces forms part of this issue.
There were many times I felt overwhelmed, and questioned my decision to undertake such a project. This is quite normal I would think, and needs to be realized before entering into such a project. I also wanted to get this project done so I could ride the bike. This project was not one of those I have another bike to ride and when it gets done so be it. Sonya mentioned today that it was nice to be on the 1200 again. She likes the 1200 and 1500, but each for different reasons. Going to pare down the bike stable - V-Strom will be put on the block this spring, Gold Wings stay.
This is a project where the journey is not the important issue, it's the end result and the bragging rights you get from having done all this work. I have started a new list for the next major work/maintenance period to complete what I missed on this project. Going to keep updating the final work issues and how I overcame some of these. Probably missed listing everything, but have the majority mentioned.
Cheers