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CBW
07-31-2002, 11:30 PM
Well i got my stuff to complete my hinson side case today so i polished the starter side up and stuff. Cant wait to see it in the sun shine.......:cool: :cool: ,,gotta wear shades i bet.....now all i am waiting on are my carbon side panels and scoop.......
CBW
07-31-2002, 11:32 PM
here is the stator/starter cover
CBW
07-31-2002, 11:33 PM
close up......
oldnumberseven
07-31-2002, 11:35 PM
SAWEET!
Castor-426ex
07-31-2002, 11:36 PM
omg that is sweet....hey you want another red cover for your seat...i got one ridden on once...
CBW
07-31-2002, 11:38 PM
it is all smuged cause of my oily hands,,,,,but i will clean it up tomorrow.......
CBW
07-31-2002, 11:39 PM
Originally posted by Castor-400ex
omg that is sweet....hey you want another red cover for your seat...i got one ridden on once...

thanks for the offer,,,,,,,but i want a gripper of some kind,,,,,,,just havent decided yet....
Castor-426ex
07-31-2002, 11:43 PM
i got a black gripper on mine...its a one industries....but let me tell ya....monkeybutt...LMAO and I mean bad....:mad:

but its just about time for a new cover for me too...sad thing is Ill prob buy another gripper too....hehe

hey can you pm me about trying to polish my big gun?
id really appreciate it
CBW
07-31-2002, 11:49 PM
Originally posted by Castor-400ex
i got a black gripper on mine...its a one industries....but let me tell ya....monkeybutt...LMAO and I mean bad....:mad:

but its just about time for a new cover for me too...sad thing is Ill prob buy another gripper too....hehe

hey can you pm me about trying to polish my big gun?
id really appreciate it


Yeah i have a gripper on my 88R, and my wifes 86R,,,,,,,monkey butt does occur but oh well...........

I pm'ed you about your pipes.....
Juggalo
08-01-2002, 12:07 AM
jeez thats purdy! i love the way you can see the yellow nets reflected in the side cases and engine mounts. i wish i could do all that stuff you do (cuz then i wouldn't have to pay ya lol). i'm lookin forward to this winter if i can get the money together!
08-01-2002, 09:40 AM
That thing looks sweet!!
CBW
08-01-2002, 09:46 AM
here is a better picture of the stator side.........
08-01-2002, 09:48 AM
Holy ***** thats shinny, just a suggestion, paint hte letters in each side
phatswinn
08-01-2002, 09:54 AM
yea, do it black
trx400ex
08-01-2002, 10:45 AM
chris, i wish you lived closer to me,,, id have about 500$ worth of work for you to do...

is that oil tank polished to??
DEAL
08-01-2002, 01:33 PM
Bling Bling :D
Chris how much would you charge me to polish my 2 side covers?
racin 400
08-01-2002, 01:59 PM
Cris your 400 is sweet i like the nerfs.
JhallettEX
08-01-2002, 03:54 PM
Chris man, What exactly do you use and do to get the that polished. I have tried to polish mine up but they dont looks half as good as yours do. What kinda secret or tips are you hidding from us. Let us in on a few because I want to give it another try.
CBW
08-01-2002, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by trx400ex
chris, i wish you lived closer to me,,, id have about 500$ worth of work for you to do...

is that oil tank polished to??


the oil tank is a polished pingry......send your stuff we can work something out:D

Jhallett,,,

i use a baldor buffing motor with two 10 inch wheels...one side for tripoli compound and the other for white rouge on the other.

go to www.eastwoodcompany.com

also before any buffing occurs i sand the cases from 280 grit to 400 grit to get it all smooth. And i have small wheels for my air diegrinder etc..........

if anybody wants prices please pm me;)
ride300exred
08-01-2002, 06:17 PM
I have a factory effex Gripper for sale .
Check page 15 out on the the rides 7th one down .
Thats my quad But thats when the first owner had it , The Seat cover is a gripper and is in perfect shape let me know .

Thanks
Kris
CBW
08-01-2002, 06:47 PM
I got my carbon hood in today..............:eek: :cool: :D ;) :p
i will post a pic when i get it put on tonight...........




Ride300,,,,i will check the seat out
CBW
08-01-2002, 09:44 PM
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH my new hood scoop.....


.....now waiting on the carbon side panels from feather carbon.........
oldnumberseven
08-01-2002, 09:59 PM
That is sweet CW!!!!
CBW
08-01-2002, 10:07 PM
THANKS oldnumberseven,,,,,,,,,,and everybody else :D ,,,,,,,

when thomas is done with the new clear coat on the side pieces,,,and i get my aluminum subframe, and airbox, and new works rear shock, and powdercoat the springs,,,,,and etc,,,,,,,:D :D :D it shoud look pretty good.

I will take a pic tomorrow in good light of the whole bike.........


BTW #7,,,,,,,,still no frames:confused:
oldnumberseven
08-01-2002, 11:51 PM
I am going to drive down to San Diego in the morning and straighten this crap out, I will email you tomorrow afternoon.
oj250r
08-02-2002, 07:55 AM
IM SURE U KNOW ALREADY BUT YOUR 400 IS LOOKIN BAD *****!!!!!!!!:D
CBW
08-02-2002, 08:00 AM
Originally posted by oj250r
IM SURE U KNOW ALREADY BUT YOUR 400 IS LOOKIN BAD *****!!!!!!!!:D

Thanks,,,,,,,,,,,cant wait till my side panels get here....then when i get my subframe/airbox i think i am going to try to polish it .......then it will match a little better.



OK,,,,,,,,oldnumberseven,,,,,,,,,,,;) go get em:D
Live2Ride300
08-02-2002, 02:39 PM
Sweet 400, nice work !!!!!!!!im drooling everywhere:blah
ride300exred
08-02-2002, 02:55 PM
I'm gettin me one of those pretty soon , They are sharp.
And did you decide on the cover yet chris ?
I might be sending you my calipers . I love to polish but I just dont have the equip to do it that nice . Oh well .
Let me know on the cover
Kris
Dave400ex
08-02-2002, 03:00 PM
That is Sweet. Can you get a Picture of the front of your 400 with that Scoop? I want to see it. Also how hard was it to put on? Maybe you could do a review a lot of Guys are buying them that would be a good review to have.

How much would it Cost to have my Exhaust Polished or Powdercoated? Thanks
CBW
08-02-2002, 05:17 PM
here is a front view. It is simple really,,,,,,,,,first take of the lights....most of you have that already. Then i took my dremel with the the cutting drill bits and cut off the headlight area,,,,you know where the lights sit in,,,,,up towards the tank cover trying to keep the same level. Then you need to cut a hole in the existing front nose plastic to allow air to get into the oil cooler,,,,,leaving a 1.5 inch area around the hole for strength,,,,,,,then drill 4 15/64 holes,,,,,,be care ful by the tank so you dont drill into the tank,,,,,,then pop the plastic rivet things in ,,,,,,,,and it on..........it comes with instructions and a diagram.
CBW
08-02-2002, 05:18 PM
right side........
CBW
08-02-2002, 05:19 PM
left side........
Tommy 17
08-02-2002, 05:33 PM
dang chris thats a sweet 400... how about u come and visit ur mom in pa and bring it with u so i can see it;) :D
CBW
08-02-2002, 05:52 PM
Originally posted by 400ex21
dang chris thats a sweet 400... how about u come and visit ur mom in pa and bring it with u so i can see it;) :D

When i get a chance to go out there,,,,,,,,its coming with me:D :D
Sparky416ex
08-02-2002, 06:15 PM
Hey WB has an awesome gripper seat....and i like your rims and tires set-up!
Sparky416ex
08-02-2002, 06:17 PM
another pic ...oh and i like your polished hinson side case mines red but...i dont really like that color red for some reason
Dave400ex
08-02-2002, 06:33 PM
That`s sweet Chris. Some day I want to get the Hood and put Klotz Graphics on the 400 that would look awesome.

How much for Polishing the Exhaust Guard?
CBW
08-03-2002, 12:53 AM
Originally posted by WarriorMan
That`s sweet Chris. Some day I want to get the Hood and put Klotz Graphics on the 400 that would look awesome.

How much for Polishing the Exhaust Guard?


thanks,,,,,,,,,and i have decided tonight that i do need a seat cover....one will be on order monday,,,,,,,,,i dont know what kind yet.........



exhaust guard??? well lets say,,,,,,,you pay all shippping an i will do it for 25:huh


BTW,,,,,,,did you know that the red cover "we" had on our cases is $215 for a new one,,,,,,,i ordered one and have it as an extra,,,,,,its black. I didnt realize they were that much:eek:
CBW
08-03-2002, 12:58 AM
Originally posted by Sparky416ex
i like your polished hinson side case mines red


mine used to be red........but i polished it
Nausty
08-03-2002, 01:31 AM
chris your quad is NICE! I hope I can get my frame to you this winter. btw what color a-arms do you think would look best with a purple frame with sparkles?
CBW
08-03-2002, 07:33 AM
ill think about that nausty........


maybe a wrinkle color like splatter silver:huh


or do the bottoms the same as the frame and the tops a translucent purple color with silver flake in it:huh
Dave400ex
08-04-2002, 11:43 AM
Thanks I`ll think about having the Guard Polished. You know what I mean by Exhaust Guard right?
CBW
08-04-2002, 09:04 PM
Originally posted by WarriorMan
Thanks I`ll think about having the Guard Polished. You know what I mean by Exhaust Guard right?


yep:D
CBW
08-23-2002, 10:05 AM
got the carbon fiber side panels back from feather carbon a week or so ago...

...how does it look???
08-23-2002, 10:28 AM
damn chris that looks awesome, really nice work. i think a curtis sparks x-6 polished to a shine like your cases would make that thing look even better. nice work, im gonna send u a PM about my cases.
250exen
08-23-2002, 02:20 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek: :grr
cw i want that...........BAD
Sick0
08-23-2002, 02:41 PM
BUMP, It look sweet
Doibugu2
08-23-2002, 02:55 PM
Yea, I will have to admit that it looks sweet, but does it ever get dirty?:devil
CBW
08-23-2002, 04:27 PM
Originally posted by Doibugu2
Yea, I will have to admit that it looks sweet, but does it ever get dirty?:devil

well we are in a drought around here so no mud,,,,,,,just dust.

EXCEPT....for the last stock car race i took it aroung the track cause they were doing sort-of flat track,,,,,,and it got very muddy........but i forgot to take any pics:mad:
Doibugu2
08-23-2002, 04:29 PM
Just checking to make sure you ride it, not just spend money on it.

Thought you might have been one of those car owner guys that spend 10 years restoring a car, but never drive. Just start it to hear how good it sounds. I hate those guys. Things with wheels were meant to be ridden!
CBW
08-23-2002, 04:34 PM
Originally posted by Doibugu2
Just checking to make sure you ride it, not just spend money on it.

Thought you might have been one of those car owner guys that spend 10 years restoring a car, but never drive. Just start it to hear how good it sounds. I hate those guys. Things with wheels were meant to be ridden!


want a picture of my skid plate;) :D :D ...........this picture is on the sand,,,,,,,,but at home there is a lot of rocks.......:p
Doibugu2
08-23-2002, 04:37 PM
Ok, you proven that you ride.:D
CBW
08-23-2002, 04:40 PM
Originally posted by Doibugu2
Ok, you proven that you ride.:D



OK,,,,,,but this one is on my 88R,,,,,,which BTW will be getting a ESR 310 powervalve, 38 airstryker, esr pipe, and hinson 8 plate clutch set up with side case next week.......:D :cool:
Pappy
08-23-2002, 06:29 PM
dangit....i have to get out west. look how wide open it is. :p
shamisc
08-23-2002, 08:24 PM
After you polish things, what kind of clear coat do you use if any? You don't polish everything every time you ride, do you?
kabd69667
08-23-2002, 09:02 PM
You should send a picture into dirtwheels or atv sport. Then like maybe leave your number or email address and pick up some business if they'd publish it in the letter's section
CBW
08-23-2002, 10:15 PM
Originally posted by shamisc
After you polish things, what kind of clear coat do you use if any? You don't polish everything every time you ride, do you?

all of my stuff is "raw",,meaning not clear coated. So yes it all muxt be polished at some time to take off the tarnish. Although not after every ride.

BUT.......the clear powdercoat i use now does not take away muchof the shine of the polished aluminum at all......i willpost a pic of a grab bar i did for old#7 tomorrow ........
own2424
08-23-2002, 10:30 PM
Originally posted by 400ex127
dangit....i have to get out west. look how wide open it is. :p

Yup, its all yours to ride on!!!
mysticfalcon
08-23-2002, 10:33 PM
chris how long of a project is it to take off the side cases to powdercoat them? Ive been wanting to do it for a while but im paranoid about taking everything off.
CBW
08-23-2002, 11:41 PM
Mystic,,,,,,,,,

its really not that bad. The biggest hassle on the 400 i think is the stator on the left case. The rest is pretty easy. Just get new gaskets to go back together with..


..like you didnt already know that:rolleyes: :D ;)
mysticfalcon
08-24-2002, 11:21 PM
believe it or not but I actualy knew about the gaskets. Just after looking at the pics in the service manual it looks realy complicated but so did tearing everything apart for my 416 and i pulled that off without a hitch. I just needed someone to tell me that its not a month long project. thanks
Rob
CBW
08-24-2002, 11:41 PM
Originally posted by mysticfalcon
believe it or not but I actualy knew about the gaskets. Just after looking at the pics in the service manual it looks realy complicated but so did tearing everything apart for my 416 and i pulled that off without a hitch. I just needed someone to tell me that its not a month long project. thanks
Rob

Figured you knew about the gasket stuff,,,,,;) its just one of those things that gets typed without thinking:D
Rastus
08-25-2002, 01:42 PM
Hey CW, you need a bling bling bumper to go with the rest of the bling dude,lol.
Nice ride.

I'm polishing my stuff right now, but it just doesnt turn out very shiny...Any help?
CBW
08-25-2002, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by '92 : 250X er
Hey CW, you need a bling bling bumper to go with the rest of the bling dude,lol.
Nice ride.

I'm polishing my stuff right now, but it just doesnt turn out very shiny...Any help?




Thanks..:)

on the polishing make sure all parts of the surface are smooth.....like down to 400 grit or finer. Then use a high rpm wheel of some sort,,,,,what ever you have available to you....and some good rouge to bring out the shine.
Rastus
08-25-2002, 02:13 PM
Do I apply the aluminum polish with a cloth, then use a wheel to buff it?
CBW
08-25-2002, 04:34 PM
well you need a compound that you apply to the wheel,,,friction melts the compound an it stays on the wheel........and it has a mild cutting action to buff the piece........then you put than on the part.

Go to www.eastwoodcompany.com click on metal buffing/finishing and they have small arbors, wheels, etc and tha compounds for polishing
08-26-2002, 07:38 PM
i have a 01 400 ex with stock tires that are on there way to the trash
i like your tires and size
could you post the make and size please?
thanks
CBW
08-26-2002, 07:55 PM
Originally posted by 400
i have a 01 400 ex with stock tires that are on there way to the trash
i like your tires and size
could you post the make and size please?
thanks

they are stock size maxxis razrs, before the mx tires came along