Usmc m1030b1

[Bradyrw625]

I went ahead and installed the heat shields back onto the muffler. I cleaned and painted it with VHT high temp flat black paint. I put in a new header to muffler gasket, new heat shield hardware, and a new header to muffler clamp. I also put in a new OEM ignition. The Marines epoxied the key in. Probably a good idea so it doesn't get lost in the first five seconds. I also installed a JNS engineering kickstand foot pad.

 

[Another Ahab]

. I also put in a new OEM ignition. The Marines epoxied the key in. Probably a good idea so it doesn't get lost in the first five seconds. I also installed a JNS engineering kickstand foot pad.

Smart way to ensure it's NEVER getting lost.

Your work is a treat to look at, excellent!

 

[glcaines]

I have an M1030M1 with the key epoxied in. I bought a new OEM switch like you, but once I found out what is involved in replacing the switch, I stuck with the epoxied key switch and went to a chain and padlock for security. You really do good work. I am very impressed!

 

[Bradyrw625]

Got the spacers for the lower shock mount. Got the rear end together and the engine in. I’m going to check the valves, replace a cracked side cover, and do the doohickey.

 

[Another Ahab]

It's looking so good!

 

[Bradyrw625]

I dumped the oil, replaced the oil filter, and added an Eagle Mike low profile drain plug. Decided to do the doohickey and replaced the left side outer engine cover from an older engine. The spring was broken so I replaced it with an Eagle Mike lever and torsion spring. I also decided to change all of the engine hardware with stainless steel hex head bolts that I painted flat black. This will be a bit of a process. I’m going replace the right-side engine case and check the filter at the bottom over there as well.

 

[Another Ahab]

I also decided to change all of the engine hardware with stainless steel hex head bolts that I painted flat black.

Bradyrw625, you are a Craftsman.

That is a top-shelf Cadillac-styling approach, Brother!

 

[Bradyrw625]

Bradyrw625, you are a Craftsman.

That is a top-shelf Cadillac-styling approach, Brother!

i glad you like it. There are multiple bolts and nuts I’ve painted black or green. I went with black on the last tan one and it really made the bike look awesome.

 

[Another Ahab]

There are multiple bolts and nuts I’ve painted black or green.

The painting detail is excellent, but what I was also referring to is the selection of the hardware in stainless steel:

- Just a few cents more in cost, but top-dollar in value added

Outstanding!