Honda CBF600. Lipstick on the pig.

[Saul]

Dip beam stopped working after the bike was out in the rain for 3 days.    On inspection I found the clutch side switchgear was full of water I suspect was because the bike was on the side stand.  I check the fuse and the power was going into and out of the headlight relay so thought the switch was ruined.   So I got a replacement from EBay.  Guess what it wasn’t that .  It was corrosion between the headlight loom and the bikes loom.   So put new connections in the headlight loom and all is good now.   Pain the the arse but fixed now.   

 

Anyway now it’s all apart I thought it was time to deal with the faded black plastic face of the bike and dial surrounds.   I tried the blow lamp trick but wasn’t happy with the results so got the Matt satin black out.  Waiting for it to dry now.  

[Saul]

Just gotta wait for it to dry properly now and can put the bike back together.   I have really missed it being out of action in bits.   
Not gonna win any prizes but is much tidier than it was.   I used the same paint I did to do my mirrors backalong so should all blend in once cured.  

[Pedro]

Bet it'll look smart.

If you were buying it again, how much more do you think you would be happy to pay to have it looking like it does now after all the little improvements? All together, they must make a big difference in looks.

[Saul]

2 minutes ago, Pedro said:

Bet it'll look smart.

If you were buying it again, how much more do you think you would be happy to pay to have it looking like it does now after all the little improvements? All together, they must make a big difference in looks.

I don't know if I can answer that really as used bike prices have fallen through the floor in the UK.    I bought the bike in May ish 2024 when pretty examples were fetching £2000 + more for FSH and low miles.  I paid £1100 for mine as it had a few scratches and looked tired.     I don't know how much I have spent sorting it the way I like it but I would imagine I am still well short of what a good one with checkable history was worth.    Dunno now.  But for me that's not really the point I have enjoyed doing most of it and the bike runs as sweet as a nut for an 18 year old and is presentable now.   Also I know it's good and I would trust it to go anywhere.  I couldn't bear the thought of selling it now, I explored doing that when I bought the Triumph but just don't want to get rid of it.    The CBF is the easy to ride go to bike when ever I have a errand to run,  plus I commute on it as much as I can.  The Hornet tends to be for sunny days and rides with the Lads.  Be interesting to see how I feel when I have got the Sprint to a similar position. as the CBF.    

[Clive]

Your doing a good job there.  

I would like a little project bike (maybe a 125cc) to fettle and tinker with,  because the scoot is in pristine condition and everything is in good order, so apart from cleaning it there is nothing to do to it.

My 2 biggest problems are, 1 lack of space, can't get anything else in my shed, scoot has to go in slightly diagonally, and 2 the lack of ££££,s  

 

[Saul]

19 minutes ago, Clive said:

Your doing a good job there.  

I would like a little project bike (maybe a 125cc) to fettle and tinker with,  because the scoot is in pristine condition and everything is in good order, so apart from cleaning it there is nothing to do to it.

My 2 biggest problems are, 1 lack of space, can't get anything else in my shed, scoot has to go in slightly diagonally, and 2 the lack of ££££,s  

 

Space has been my problem really, The shed I am using now was almost derelict in the garden, my garden is pretty big.  I reroofed it and did a few bits but it still does need work to make it properly secure, I will do it.     I also have a knackered old summer house in the garden but it is rotten, I would like to knock that down and build a specific workshop but the cost of materials is mental now.    I reckon to build the workshop I want would be around £2K which irks me really.  I suppose I should stop whining and just do it, I know I would love the work.  Problem is I support a household of 6 adults including me and I don't have the spare cash, not moaning about that either but that is just the way it is.   Post heart attack I only work part time as well.  

I am with you though Clive it's the fettling and learning new stuff that I enjoy.  I like fixing stuff and making it good.   Suppose it reminds me of growing up when that was the only option as I couldn't buy new or pay techs to do it for me.  

Dry now waiting for money for some feather edge or shiplap.