CL360 exhaust, Primer, and Finally some Colors!!

Alright so after having a prolonged hiatus I have returned to my dutys as blog master with much to talk about. First, I finally got the cl360 exhaust pipes in and for 50 bucks and what its gonna cost to paint and wrap them, it was a steal!

Before:

After:

I also managed to do a final clean up of the frame and I got the wheels to more or less shine. Now yesterday I took some time and prepped a whackload of parts for painting, it was raining out so I figured there was nothing else to do. Today, I went out and bought a can of Dupli-color Engine enamel. One low gloss black and the other Chevy orange. The result has so far been fantastic! I am really happy with the way the orange came out, especially since it was almost neon when I was painting the parts. The only problem I had was that the spray can says to bake the parts at 300 F. So after talking with my folks they allowed me to use the oven in the kitchen (dont ask WHY they let me use it, I know I wouldnt let my kid do that). With these pieces out of the way, I am now left with the frame and gas tank and engine side covers to paint, the exhaust needs fixing up, the front brakes need rebuilding and new tires and its more or less ready to ride. I make it sound so easy, but in reality I spent 8 or so hours outside today just painting! In the end it will be worth it (I think).

And so it begins

Alright! fresh start. Where to begin? Well I suppose I should start by telling everyone a bit about myself.

My name is Nick and I'm a bike addict. Ive been riding since the age of 13, am the proud owner of a 2005 KTM 125 sx motocross bike, and am currently awaiting the delivery of my next baby, a Honda CB 360. I live in Canada, and am still in school.

Alright, so proceeding on with the real news.

I am eagerly awaiting delivery of my first ever road bike (and soon to be cafe racer). A Honda CB 360T (year unknown as of this day). And have no parts, no money, and the few tools i have for my KTM currently at my disposal.... If i had a magic eight ball right now it would be showing OUTLOOK NOT SO GOOD.

But there are two things I DO have, which are
1. Knowledge, Ive done work on off-road bike before so that will likely come in handy! I also have experience in documenting projects
2. Other peoples knowledge. Specifically, The good people from www.dotheton.com ... I suppose I can thank them for my new found addiction! I'm talking, of course, about Cafe Racers and bikes.

I suppose I should tell you what you can expect to see in my future blogs. Progress updates featuring plenty of pictures, How-to sections (so you can learn from my mistakes!), history lessons on Honda motorcycles and on what makes a Cafe Racer, and hopefully much more!

Finally, The bike will be delivered this Saturday! (SO EXCITED) So you can expect many pictures to be posted at the very least by the end of this weekend!

Well, Here's to my first post!! Cheers!