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[T. Cotten]

POR-20 touches up easiest, Eric,...

Probably because its silver.

....Cotten
(I am not affiliated with Restomotive, but its a good product; However I lost bigglee on POR-15!)

[Steve Swan]

Doesn't Jet Coat some in silver? answering my own question >>> https://get.jet-hot.com/?utm_source=...xoCbL0QAvD_BwE

[ChiefTwoKicks]

For Eric (and Tom Lovejoy)... theres a Chrome Shop in Bakersfield, Ca. that is still open for business. I've used them on and off for more than 25 years. The shop is a full service plating shop, and do alot of speciality work on restored automobiles, motorcycles. High quality heavy plating for industrial and oilfield applications. Very nice people. I certainly have been very pleased with the work I've sent them... give 'em a call !!

AC Plating Inc.
317 Mount Vernon Ave.
Bakersfield, CA. 93307
(661)324-5454

Roger Herbison C2K

[exeric]

I sent you a p.m. Roger but I never know if my messages get through. Basically, I just said thank you for helping me, and giving me another contact.

[exeric]

I never had any luck with the VHT flameproof paint. I baked it per the directions, applied it over clean surfaces, etc. It looks good for 50 miles, and then the black always burns off the headers and cylinders, leaving the white primer exposed. Lately, I have taken my exhausts to the powder coater, and having the high temp ceramic flat black powder coating applied. It seems to last, and it stands up to the heat well. I'm still looking for a good cylinder paint.

Thanks, Alex. I'm weighing all the options and looking more at things that fit into the original concept of this build. I got this bike from one of my oldest friends and got a good deal on it. It was about 77.64% complete but that 22.36% that was missing has been a mo#*$+f@^-er. So, the original concept (as I get older) is an old bike that's easy to start, handles well, is reliable, and fun (unlike me). A true Harley WL would have been my preferred choice but I passed up a lot of those many years ago. Sport Scouts are gorgeous so that's a big plus in their favor. I like things to be correct on a vintage bike, and don't want to stray too far from that but I am flexible. Thanks for suggesting a few more options. Really enjoyed visiting with you, Hans, and Gene in Lake City last Summer.

[exeric]

I got the front wheel on with great difficulty, but grateful that I have an engine hoist. I've never been a fan of safety bars but it is apparent that they are critical for a roadside tire repair on the Sport Scout, or Chief. I never had a flat tire on my Chiefs so I've never had to roll one over on it's side. I'll have to put my noodle on some way of lifting the front, and rear for basic wheel maintenance. I took a few pictures of where I'm at on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.


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[Steve Swan]

That's a beautiful bike, Eric! i've owned and rode 4's and Chief's but nary a Scout. i wish i had bought a Scout instead of my 1937 Norton International 2 years ago...

[FLFD7]

Eric,
Yeah, skirted fenders are a pain. I don’t have a full work stand like you do, but my home made one does have an advantage that the wheels are hanging out in the air. I use a Craftsman bike lift and a milk crate, stand the wheel on that and I can slowly pump it up into position, once it’s close I can reach in and make sure the brake stay is in the right spot, a couple more pumps and we good to go.

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And I’m with you, taking a wheel off on the road can’t be a party….

[exeric]

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I have to give you the most heartfelt thank you for all of your invaluable documentation, and pictures, Joe. After every one of your posts I could have fawned, and gushed with thank you's for the priceless information you have taken the time to share. Make no mistake, your Sport Scout adventure has helped me beyond measure on my SS. So, have a great turkey day, and that includes all fellow AMCA members.

[FLFD7]

Eric,
To you as well, enjoy the day. Family, turkey, football and pumpkin pie, sounds pretty sweet.

[exeric]

Somehow, I woke up today with the motivation, and energy to detail, surface, and polish the exhaust system for the Scout. I got most of the scratches, and swirl marks out of the steel but I would consider them semi-finished. I'm not after show chrome but would like them to be at a factory standard of finish. So, the next step is finding, and begging a plater to do the chrome.

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[T. Cotten]

Its been decades since I had anything plated, Eric,...

(Maybe longer...)

But I had great service from https://qualitychromeplating.com/

Since they are still in business, I shall endorse them!

....Cotten

[exeric]

Thank you, Tom. They look promising and worth talking too. It's funny how finding a plater is like going to a dating service.

[T. Cotten]

Thank you, Tom. They look promising and worth talking too. It's funny how finding a plater is like going to a dating service.

Dating services came after my time, Eric.

(Legitimate ones, anyway...)

In my day, we relied upon bartenders for cues.

I guess maybe today they are called baristas?

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,,,,Cotten

[loch]

Yup, I'm sticking with Harley. Mainly because, as I've learned along the way, apparently Indian did everything backwards. At least with the war machines. Not passing judgement here, just making a point and justifying my bias.

The real reason for replying to this old post, I'm looking for a way to seal the headers on my VL. I'm guessing a lot flathead models had slip in headers. During the last test run of my VL the headers popped out. I wonder if I just didn't hit it enough with the mallet, or maybe I should have put some gasket maker around the part that goes into the head.

What's everyone else doing?

Cheers,
Loch