0000 pads wet. First, not as agressive with the wire brush. Then use a cotton buffing pads after a lot of work with 0000. The again with polish cotton pads and you'll be able to see yourself. Work hard and you'll be able to see the future. Ha. Love your channel. I'm in the middle of a 75 Honda CB 360t restore as we speak.I'm not removing the engine and rattle canning the chassi. It'll work as I've done it before. Rebuilding the disc fronts and new tires, chain and everyother thing I can think of from Common motors. I'm subbed so I'd love to see more of your stuff
Cool thnx man I'm getting alot of different ideas, technique's and strategies from many but I must thank you for the info and great video keep up the passion of the nice work you do and generously share your experience with the world. Much Appreciated 👍
@@KeepOnWrenching yeah I got a pack off amazon. They had a nice skinny bit. Here's the link if you want to check it out. www.amazon.com/dp/B07SRB5MJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_8tQ4FbSBWXZYP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Ok so this one has definitely been painted. I wasn’t sure if they started painting them at some point or not. My 70 was all natural. Thanks for chiming in. I really appreciate it.
My engine on my 79 cm 400 is stained but not pitted like yours. Not to make you feel bad but I will say because of your pitting you definitely have to paint or clear coat it paint will probably be better in your case because clear will still show the pits !!!
Yeah. I think paint is definitely in the cards at this point. Really bummed that it didn't clean up better but this was a complete basket case when I got it. I'll get it straightened out. You're right on it needing paint. Thanks Mike.
Yeah only because of the pitting I can see it in the camera there’s a million little bits of metal missing all over the engine once you got it clean with the wire brush on the drill sorry dude!!! My 5593 original mile survivor cm 400 is for sale for 2800 obo nada is @ 3200 in excellent condition and mine is almost there
1979 Honda cm 400 A Hondamatic I love it to death but moving circumstances etc etc has me having to sell it ,,, I actually kinda hope I don’t get any buyers tho because I love it so much
But I will sell it for the right price to the right person I’m not gonna sell it to a kid or someone who wants to tear it apart and make a cafe racer ie: no way only to someone who wants to keep it all original like it is now
Great job on your bike it looks amazing and good luck with the rest I’m sure you will have it looking brand new like the rest of the bike does by the time you are done u have a lot of patience that’s for sure
Paint stripper ? Some of the old Honda side covers were painted silver aluminum to match the raw aluminum on main cases and heads..maybe Don't leave stripper too long, might discolor aluminum.
I don’t think they were painted from the factory but a lot of guys paint them after cleaning or I think better yet if they make high temperature clear spray. Would be what I would do
I didn't think so either. Pretty sure someone painted it at some point in the bike's past. All good. Just another video to make before this thing gets done. lol
I'm actually excited to see the end result. I'm lovin this project. I've been watching some vids on a CD200 and CL77, I've been a cruiser fan for so long but a scrambler style bike has really made me turn my head.
alanco22 22 I got my first bike in Oct 2018. I restored a 70 CB as my first project. Once I finished that one I picked up the 72 CL that is featured on the channel. I really missed working on a bike even though I had one to ride. I just found that I really enjoyed working on these. There’s some nostalgia too as my father had a 750four that he gave us rides on as kids. Just cool bikes.
@@KeepOnWrenching see for me my brothers used to ride Lammys and Vespas and did scooter rallies back in the 80s and 90s. I'd tag along for the weekend. Its was lager, jumbles, music, more lager and a massive chill with mates. I love the smell of 2 stroke, it takes me back to those days. I was hooked from them. Had a cub 90, Honda melody (for shits & giggles) and a cg125. But I have 4 kids, so no bike right now. Someday I'll have another one.
this would have been faster and easier if you left the engine intact and on the frame then off the frame I would have spot cleaned and finished. I hate opening things when they are dirty, unless it's something I'm just gonna submerge. I just finished my carbs and buttoned up everything on my bike. What I'll do is spray it all down with diluted purple power and then blast it with a pressure hose.
I hosed mine down with degreaser then power washed when it was still assembled. Just had to plug intake and exhaust with rags. The drive sprocket area is a bitch! Gotta do some hand cleaning, but engine nicer to handle once cleaned. Keep up the great videos!
Use an oscillating tool with a microfiber towel wrapped over the blade and some polish for the fins. You will be amazed. Wire brush on a drill is too aggressive. Drill attachments with Scotch-Brite material is much gentler and the results are fantastic. You can graduate to finer and finer grades until you get a mirror finish if that's what you want.
0000 pads wet. First, not as agressive with the wire brush. Then use a cotton buffing pads after a lot of work with 0000. The again with polish cotton pads and you'll be able to see yourself. Work hard and you'll be able to see the future. Ha. Love your channel. I'm in the middle of a 75 Honda CB 360t restore as we speak.I'm not removing the engine and rattle canning the chassi. It'll work as I've done it before.
Rebuilding the disc fronts and new tires, chain and everyother thing I can think of from Common motors.
I'm subbed so I'd love to see more of your stuff
Thanks for the tips! CMC is great. Good luck with your build and thanks for subscribing!
Everyone is saying you sound like Steve-O, but its Jack Black for me.
Lol kinda both to me
Lol. People keep saying that!
Cool thnx man I'm getting alot of different ideas, technique's and strategies from many but I must thank you for the info and great video keep up the passion of the nice work you do and generously share your experience with the world. Much Appreciated 👍
You’re very welcome. If only everyone had a vapor blaster! :)
Nice vid! Didn't know Steve-0 did motorcycle restorations ;)
People keep saying that! Lol
Brian, love the vids! Workin on a CL350 myself. U must be in MI too with that founders beer.
Nice! SE MI.
just cleaned up a motor on a honda xr100 dirt bike. I just used a dremel with wire brushes. it came out well
My dremel bits were too wide to get in there. Thought they’d be ok but it didn’t pan out. No easy way really.
@@KeepOnWrenching yeah I got a pack off amazon. They had a nice skinny bit. Here's the link if you want to check it out.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07SRB5MJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_8tQ4FbSBWXZYP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I bought a ton of the cones for that job and they didn’t fit. Have to keep searching around.
@@KeepOnWrenching yeah the cones were to big for me too
The originals had a clear varnish/lacquer type of product on them to keep them looking good.
Ok so this one has definitely been painted. I wasn’t sure if they started painting them at some point or not. My 70 was all natural. Thanks for chiming in. I really appreciate it.
Hey Brian nice work can you tell me which drill bit add on your using? Maybe company or what type it is
I don’t know off the top of my head. I’d do a brass one tho for sure if I had to do it again.
Correct I painted some of the engine parts on my xs650 Yamaha chopper Bike it's a 1972
That paint can be a real bugger to get off!
I, sand blast the paint off
I’ve always been hesitant to do that on aluminum. What do you use as material?
That's cool man.
Thanks! It does pretty good.
My engine on my 79 cm 400 is stained but not pitted like yours. Not to make you feel bad but I will say because of your pitting you definitely have to paint or clear coat it paint will probably be better in your case because clear will still show the pits !!!
Yeah. I think paint is definitely in the cards at this point. Really bummed that it didn't clean up better but this was a complete basket case when I got it. I'll get it straightened out. You're right on it needing paint. Thanks Mike.
Yeah only because of the pitting I can see it in the camera there’s a million little bits of metal missing all over the engine once you got it clean with the wire brush on the drill sorry dude!!! My 5593 original mile survivor cm 400 is for sale for 2800 obo nada is @ 3200 in excellent condition and mine is almost there
1979 Honda cm 400 A Hondamatic I love it to death but moving circumstances etc etc has me having to sell it ,,, I actually kinda hope I don’t get any buyers tho because I love it so much
But I will sell it for the right price to the right person I’m not gonna sell it to a kid or someone who wants to tear it apart and make a cafe racer ie: no way only to someone who wants to keep it all original like it is now
Great job on your bike it looks amazing and good luck with the rest I’m sure you will have it looking brand new like the rest of the bike does by the time you are done u have a lot of patience that’s for sure
Let’s take off the cases and wash all the external crud into the precision parts inside.
Whatever works! Lol
I would reattach the side covers so the cleaning liquid doesn’t enter the bearings.
Yeah got ahead of myself a bit
Paint stripper ? Some of the old Honda side covers were painted silver aluminum to match the raw aluminum on main cases and heads..maybe Don't leave stripper too long, might discolor aluminum.
I don’t think they were painted from the factory but a lot of guys paint them after cleaning or I think better yet if they make high temperature clear spray. Would be what I would do
I didn't think so either. Pretty sure someone painted it at some point in the bike's past. All good. Just another video to make before this thing gets done. lol
I'm actually excited to see the end result. I'm lovin this project. I've been watching some vids on a CD200 and CL77, I've been a cruiser fan for so long but a scrambler style bike has really made me turn my head.
You and me both! Lol. I have no idea how this is gonna turn out. One piece at a time is all I keep telling myself.
@@KeepOnWrenching I'm sure it will turn out just right. A bike project is love, blood, sweat and tears.
When did you start working on bikes?
alanco22 22 I got my first bike in Oct 2018. I restored a 70 CB as my first project. Once I finished that one I picked up the 72 CL that is featured on the channel. I really missed working on a bike even though I had one to ride. I just found that I really enjoyed working on these. There’s some nostalgia too as my father had a 750four that he gave us rides on as kids. Just cool bikes.
@@KeepOnWrenching see for me my brothers used to ride Lammys and Vespas and did scooter rallies back in the 80s and 90s. I'd tag along for the weekend. Its was lager, jumbles, music, more lager and a massive chill with mates. I love the smell of 2 stroke, it takes me back to those days. I was hooked from them. Had a cub 90, Honda melody (for shits & giggles) and a cg125. But I have 4 kids, so no bike right now. Someday I'll have another one.
alanco22 22 I hope you do get another bike one day! I can’t wait to get this CL on the road and making some memories.
this would have been faster and easier if you left the engine intact and on the frame then off the frame I would have spot cleaned and finished. I hate opening things when they are dirty, unless it's something I'm just gonna submerge. I just finished my carbs and buttoned up everything on my bike. What I'll do is spray it all down with diluted purple power and then blast it with a pressure hose.
Totally.
is this jack black?
I hosed mine down with degreaser then power washed when it was still assembled. Just had to plug intake and exhaust with rags. The drive sprocket area is a bitch! Gotta do some hand cleaning, but engine nicer to handle once cleaned. Keep up the great videos!
Yup. I messed up and took those covers off too soon.
The paint or clear coat several several coats will fill in the pitts
That's the plan! Guess I better order up some paint. :)
If your motor is aluminum DO NOT use steal wool cross contaminating the metal will cause rust not oxidization. And will ruin the motor
I’ve heard of that. Thanks for the reminder.
Bout a cb750. Entire engine was painted grey.
These painted engine parts are creating quite the challenge. Major PITA.
those scratches you done with the wire drill are not good, i would rather it dirty than all tarnished
It’ll clean up. Definitely aggressive!
Love the vids. Careful of steel wool and brushes on aluminum, it can embed pieces and set up electrolytic corrosion. Fins are a bitch! Keep em up!
Noted, Robin thanks for the info. Fins are the worst.
Use an oscillating tool with a microfiber towel wrapped over the blade and some polish for the fins. You will be amazed. Wire brush on a drill is too aggressive. Drill attachments with Scotch-Brite material is much gentler and the results are fantastic. You can graduate to finer and finer grades until you get a mirror finish if that's what you want.
First, that's a first!
MATCHBOX WORKSHOP congrats, man! :)
Trump while wrenching. Does not compute!
Lol. I’ve been simply listening to the daily briefings. Nothing to worry about.
Highlight is definitely Trump in the background!
Must have been a debate night.
Too much talking
Sorry.
@@KeepOnWrenching you for need to apologise for stuff like that, keep doing what your doing if he doesn’t like it he can go else where