Paint on your shirt adds character. 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Definitely

Those big old bikes are eye-wateringly good value for money and the engines are so easy to maintain. They deserve to be kept on the road. I'm guessing clip-ons are on their way.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I am not a fan of clip ons. Upright bars on everything I own. Just a different set with different dimensions on the way

@johna6968

Жыл бұрын

Anything but clip-ons on such a big old comfortable bus.

@jean-lucfacade6219

Жыл бұрын

Even ape hangers would look better then clip-ons.

@uhtred7860

Жыл бұрын

Here in NZ we got the GS1200SS, (i have one :-) its the Bandit 1200 engine in a twin shock chassis and styling that is taken from the early 80s TT-F1 Suzuka 8 hour race bike. It came with clip ons, and its starting to get a bit uncomfortable on longer rides, so I'm looking for its replacement as my main bike, at the moment its between the CB1300, XJR1300, or a GSX1200 Inazuma (twin shock bandit, kinda).

@s.a.f.r.a6403

Жыл бұрын

​@@uhtred7860keep the gs1200ss just change the upper triple clamp to a bandit 1200 unit and use normal handle bars

That´s a very, very classy bike. They just don´t make them like they used to. Great taste my friend.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I like the half-faired look of the Bandits and SV650s. In numerous rebuilds of ZG1000s that I've owned, I've run them half-faired and it's immensely easier for maintenance and cleaning.

Those pods look perfect now BJ!

Perfect finish and color!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤘

Thank you for the paint info, I will now be using this haha

I loved mine ❤ I had that chrome on my Bandit as well and because the bike was silver I left them alone. Very cool to see content on your page 🫵🏻👍🏻

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah if the bike was silver I'd probably leave them. This green just bega for black though

Shared this one with my bro in Ohio with a fb link. He owns one of these and has been a voice of support for me and the Nighthawk. ~ Just saying. Thanks for this one! from New Hampshire.

Liked your philosophy re getting a new shirt instead of getting angry, prior to Xmas 2022 I would have gotten angry, but I got cancer for Christmas and it put everything into perspective, big time!, after a very big op I’m classed as cured, and the big take away was perspective, don’t get mad, get a new shirt, spot on! 🙂👍👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Also now it means I can move it to my "work shirt" pile so it will be worn more lol

My pick on the side covers would have been semi-gloss to more closely resemble the finish on the enghine.

Looks 100x better. I would do the rear footpegs and the fuel cap also

@BrickHouseBuilds

7 ай бұрын

🤘🤘

I love the color of this bike!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Same, I HAD to have the green. Took a hot minute to find a clean one

A nice bike. Love the green.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank ya much!

I believe 'that green' is 'British racing green'. One of the best of colours.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

BRG is definitely one of the best. Not sure if this is considered that though as its pretty dark for BRG

Beautiful machine

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Ok, I wasn't sure if I agreed with you about painting the covers at the beginning, but they look great, and they go well with the rest of the bike. Good job. Regards from Canada 🇨🇦

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank ya

Just bought a 96 bandit 600 same color. Can’t wait to see what you do with this!

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

I like to wrinkle finish rather than just satin black, has nice textured look.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I definitely use wrinkle in specific areas. I like the texture as well

Have a 600 myself. I’m not big on chrome either but it looks better here IMO but to each their own. And it’s one more shiny thing that could catch the attention of distracted drivers. Clean looking bike though.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Having ridden bright color bikes with loud exhaust I can say this tiny piece would not catch a drivers eye unfortunately. I ride like zero people see me.

@Rob9947

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Only way to ride!

Really good job.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤘

looks good but I think I would have put a black bolt in there too, Keep up the good work, can't wait to see you in the new place.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

The bolts now match the rest of the hardware for contrast which I like. Glad you enjoyed

what a beautiful bike

@BrickHouseBuilds

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

love the british racing green. might be picking up a 1997 in dark blue this weekend...will be my 3rd GS If i get it...exciting!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Its such an awesome color. I really wanted to find it

Those small weekend jobs make such a bit difference, even just removing that old peeling label and the sticky residue 😲 Hope your motivational slogan makes it through the move, one way or another. Keep it up Dude! Love your work.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Small jobs are necessary to keep things light and fun. Look for a moving video soon! Tomorrow will be a big day!

@DarkKnightLXXIV

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds 🤞All goes well.

Excellent choice in bikes✌The CB750 aint lookin so happy😁

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha Pati shouldn't be jealous at all. Ive ridden the Bandit 3x and the CB750 daily the last 2 weeks!

You did such a great job. Looks fantastic. Very sorry about the shirt. I relate.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

The shirt lived a good life and will be greatly missed 🙏

Being a child of the 60's and 70's myself, and considering my first few bikes were dripping in chrome, I kinda like the chromed covers on my Mk1. But its a time honoured tradition to make the bike your own. :-)

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Chrome definitely has its place and time but for me and this bike it doesn't match the esthetic. It is definitely tradition to make it your own though like you said 🤘

Looks great and the preparation spent on them was well worth it. For me, the only thing that spoils it are the chrome bolt heads which detracts from the look. Just me being picky!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Well they look good by me as they match the bolts over the green areas. Its all cohesive now

A simple thing makes all the difference, good job. I think the chain guard would look good painted the same.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank ya. Definitely debatable on the chain guard being brushed. We will see

A nice, quick project that has made a huge difference! Great job, my friend!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

For a bike built down to a price, out of parts bin bits and pieces, the Bandit is an amazing bike, "Greater than the sum of its parts" is a great way to describe them.😄

I've owned 3 x1200 bandits, really nice bikes,bullet proof engines,I recently bought a GSF1200s bandit from a friend,showa suspension &6 pot calipers as standard,I'm sorry I sold it on as I have a classic British bike nowt,it was an awesome bike,fast& comfortable..

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

They are great bikes indeed

Nice touch on painting the side covers. Looking forward to seeing the next episode. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤘🤘

The little things that really bring out a new look. Nice!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Agreed and thank you

I think I would have just wrapped them. It gives you the option to go back if you like in the future.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Replacements are cheap on eBay. I'm not one to go back to chrome anyway so this will be good forever

Cool lil vid, Mk1 bandit 1200s has always been one of my favourite bikes, looking forward to seeing the handle bar upgrade, Renthal straight bars are very popular in the uk 🇬🇧 for this bike,

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I had a previous Bandit and wasn't able to keep it so I had to find another. Definitely not straight bars. The smashed tail streetfighter thing is not my style

@leeflanagan3740

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I saw your video with the other bandit and the title for it, at least the owner got there bike back, good karma, it meant you were meant to find this one, Not a street fighter fan hey, lol I guess that’s my age showing itself at 52 Still I’m looking forward to see what you have planned, I hope the new shop is coming along it’s looks like a fantastic space, Good luck,

@uhtred7860

Жыл бұрын

@@leeflanagan3740 Every time i see a street fighter, I just think "Poor bike, what have they done to you" 🤣🤣

Heat up those screws red hot and drop them in some oil. It will turn them black and they will disappear.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I just worry about messing with the tensile strength at that point. Seen another video using a torch and wd40 for a gold look which was cool

Can't wait to see how it looks "de-chromed." I've debated on painting those airbox covers on mine and agree they kinda stand out. Also looking forward to seeing a video on the shop progress! Keep up the good work 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

On this bike there is really only one more spot and that is the gauges. I would like to do something with them but it's on the lower end of the list right now.

That thing is absolutely beautiful. Really glad you're getting to enjoy it, and bike's lucky to be in the hands of a bad ass owner 🍻

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I enjoy the look of the side covers both ways. The blacked out ones give it a more modern, cohesive look. I was looking forward to seeing some ride-bys at the end. I still go back and watch the 05’ 1200s wrap up video for all of the awesome ride-by footage and and that Big B12 sound!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I definitely want to make another video like that one as it's one of my favorites! When I get more time I will 🤘🤘

Gorgeous color combo! The late 1990s and into the 2000s, we’re an interesting mix of chrome and non-chrome pieces on Japanese motorcycles. My FZ1 had a number of silver pieces on it from new. A top priority of me to paint and power coat black. Great job!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! My gen 1 FZ1 had lots of chrome and silver but it looked more at home there with the silver engine

I am kind of amazed at the difference that made in the overall look of the bike.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

It really doesn't take much to change the look. Very strategic small changes go a very long way!

Im a bike builder, too, and I have worked in auto body repair for 20 years. Considering the size of what you are painting, you are doing it well! Preperation is everything. The 2k paint and clear is best. Wear gloves and goggles!!! That junk can leach into the pores of your skin and around your eyes. Keep up the good work and awesome projects!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

All local stores were out of my preferred gloves so I had them on order. Only so much time to work so I have to get it done.

Nice look BJ makes it look more better in contrast with the bike shame about your shirt man I’d have been totally pissed lol good luck with the new shop and look forward to what you have in mind for the handle bars and mirrors take care and all the best 👍👌🔧🔧🔧❤️

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! My fault for wearing my good shirts in the shop. Usually always something plain and basic.

@peteraitken6494

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds yeah mate been there a few times I guess it’s something all us guys do we never learn lol 👍👌

G’day nice bike it’s the style which I used to ride before the dovetail shot off in the air the gap between the back wheel and the mud guard, I think that all 8 of the bikes I had they had nice styling even my favourite bike a RGS 1000 Laverda. That’s a nice looking bike and the tweaks your doing to it will personalise it, take care I like your channel even though I’m 66 they never get out of your system. Regards John

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

Thanks John!

Good luck

Had a lot of bikes but was genuinely thrilled to own a 1200S. Had to be in black though. I tend to keep things stock these days but thats a great little mod to the shiny airbox covers 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Definitely great bikes

Excellent job, looks very sharp now! Keep us posted, man!👍👍👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

The new bars and mirrors should change it completely! Just waiting on them to friggin ship!

@nigelcox7477

Жыл бұрын

I might have almost stopped when the panels came off… but I’m glad you persisted - if does look good. Black bolt head maybe?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

@@nigelcox7477 Bolt heads look good to me. Retains a tiny bit of contrast

I ride Harleys, so I am into chrome... Wasn't sure about your color change, but it came out looking good......

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

On some bikes chrome is the right choice for sure but with this green I want to do more black and specific accents.

Maybe black out the bolts also 👍🏻 enjoying the videos👏🏻🇮🇪

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

The bolts don't bother me as they match all the rest on the bike. Stainless over dark green etc. Looks cohesive

Looking so good mate! I've used those same rattle cans for clear coat and didn't know they had a shelf life after activated lol good to know!

@johna6968

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be long before you found out if using 2k aerosol.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank ya! Yeah they aren't intended to sit for long at all before going bad.

look's so much better with the black covers!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤘🤘

Paint the side cover bolt and washer black too mate

@BrickHouseBuilds

10 ай бұрын

The chrome bolts now match the contrast of the rest of the bike. They look right at home actually

Paint the lower fork legs, and the chain guard that same satin color.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I won't go that far

Nitrile gloves are your friend when it comes to paint. Keeps you from putting oils from your hands and fingers on what you are painting.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I know. All local stores were sold out of my usual brand and the ones I ordered hadn't arrived yet

nice standard bandit in mint condition ,try t cutting paintwork and get the scratches out would be time better spent mate.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure a bit of time polishing paint will happen but first I want to make a few changes.

Good stuff. Kind of make the covers disappear into the rest of the black that the bike already has. Did you notice any green paint differences that was under the sticker? Probably not because it’s likely been garaged and not sun baked. I enjoy the shorter videos like this too, easy to watch the whole thing on a lunch break at work.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Luckily no color fade! I was worried about that but the bike is super clean and has always been kept inside. Definitely a dance on video length. For some reason my longer videos have done far and away better than my shorter ones which goes against everything I hear

Yea, chrome is very contextual, maybe that polished aluminium you had after the sanding if the engine was also in that silver color, but being that gun metal dark grey changes the entire equation. looks good and i guess the Dr. shirt is going to become a paint suit.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I do like a brushed finish a lot and would absolutely consider that for a different combo. Super bummed about my shirt though lol

@uhtred7860

Жыл бұрын

That grey paint on the engine is, (according to Suzuki) a special paint that helps dissipate heat, they used it on nearly all of the air/oil cooled fours (in slightly different shades) from the 600s to the 1400's. Its tough paint whatever it is, I have never seen a early 87/88 FZR1000 keep its paint on the barrels and heads, and they gave up and left the later ones unpainted. But the same era Suzuki GSX-Rs are the opposite, ive seen engines left outside for 20 years and the paint is fine.😆

My 1998 1200s is missing the side covers and I honestly would of just done the same thing

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I have just felt they look out of place in chrome

@jameslundstrom22

Жыл бұрын

@BrickHouseBuilds agreed. Odd spot to put some chrome covers

Finally got a good bike ! ..... Ha Ha just kidding. Always enjoy you videos, Cheers Dale Walker

@BrickHouseBuilds

10 ай бұрын

Only the best bike ever 😎 Cool to know you are watching them! 🤘

Another bike because one can never have enough bikes 😁

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Im honing in on my ideal motorcycle fleet!

Now you know why classic bikes in original condition comand a higher price !

@BrickHouseBuilds

7 ай бұрын

Just clean in general. Good condition is good condition

Don’t worry that shirt is not something you’ll miss in a few years or even tomorrow

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I'll miss it more than you think

Those old oil boiler engines can go big miles if looked after nice bike r u going de chrome the clocks and mirrors

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Solid engines to say the least! As mentioned I am replacing the mirrors and bars. Clock's eventually but its probably a ways down the road

Looks great. What did you use to clean off the decal adhesive? I want to do the same, but not damage the painted frame.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I used a gum and adhesive remover. I show it at the end of my previous video about the Cobra. Works well and I've never had an instance of damaged paint.

That 2k is gnarly stuff. I wouldnt use it with a normal respirator.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Right, ill not wear anything next time

@docteroperation

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I was gonna paint my bike with that stuff and ended up researching it. You have to use a PAPR style since the 3M style cannot get all the nasty out of the air. All I am saying is be safe because we like your videos and want to continue watching them.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

My initial reply was a bit knee-jerk so I apologize. I hear ya though

That is a clean Bandit. Has the exhaust manifold been replaced? They rot quickly in the UK (it is mostly stainless, except for a quick rot section just after the 4>1 join). If not your tig welding skills will soon get more practice! The 600 was available with dull metal colour covers over the airbox sides

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Stock manifold. We don't have the same levels of corrosion over here. Never seen one rot to that extent. Also, we generally don't ride in the rain worsening the effect.

@katywalker8322

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds , here they rotted rapidly , and it is a very common fix to have to do once they are a couple of years old.

I recon it does look better than chrome 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

That it does

maybe you could incorporate some glitter and pipe cleaners... 12 min video on spraypaint lol

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

What are you expecting here? 30 seconds?

Looks a lot better 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

So Ape Hangers and Dagger levers are next after you glue letters on your tires?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 100% Gonna do MASSIVE PIRELLI letters

Where'd you get that awesome Doc Brown shirt?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could remember. I had to search the depths of the internet for it

Nice touch. Way better then crome. 😎🇧🇻💯💯👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤘🤘

Nice! Love the green. Is that what they call, "British Racing Green"? Or, did you already say that?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I dont think it's actually BRG being a Suzuki color. I feel its darker than that

@tomperkins5657

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I beg to differ...😀

@tomperkins5657

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Or maybe" Suzuki Racing Green". Ok, I'll see myself out.

For me naked they look even nicer.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

The non fairing bikes look great too but I do prefer the wind protection

They look miles better 🤟👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Small details 👌

Now you've painted the airbox covers the chrome screws stand out, might want to consider painting them as well?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

If you zoom out to look at the whole bike they aren't noticeable and actually match everything else. The same hardware is throughout the bike over dark green and gray.

@johntreloar8203

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Yeah I agree just thought they were noticeable, still looks good though, can't wait to see the next video, will there be a chrome delete?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

@@johntreloar8203 The only other chrome bits are the gauges, handlebars, and mirrors. I have bars and mirrors on the way to alleviate that issue which will be the next video.

@johntreloar8203

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Nice, can't wait.

Why didnt you put the rubbers back in the mounting hole of the covers.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I did but simply didn't show that moment

Prefer the chrome.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Some will always prefer it for sure

You installing some Ape hangers? LOL

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thats the plan 😉

Small change but big result. Way better look.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Definitely

Vast improvement.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Small details with a big impact

Easy way to remove chrome is chlorhydric acid... I don't really understand why you had to paint those parts black...

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

So after stripping of the fake chrome im sure the plastic would have a very uneven finish on which I'd then have to smooth and paint.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Giving these a coat of paint is so easy and quick anyway. On top of that I'm not dealing with acids

Plastic razor blade?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Correct

Way better than the chrome!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 👍

I have to say, the black is better than the chrome. The whole colour scheme works with those covers 'vanished'

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

A dark green really goes well with black. It's a very "elegantly aggressive" vibe I hope to go after.

Those look tons better. Will you be painting the bolts too?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Bolts will stay as I like that level of contrast.

Well your first mistake is not wearing latex gloves, or any other type of gloves so you dont leave prints

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

All local shops were out of my normal gloves so I had some on order. Please note where I handled the covers so I didn't have prints. Pretty obvious.

Dude! Dude! Favorite shirt-spray painting?? Um dumb ass move bro. Hey at least it wasn't Amber's favorite shirt.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Oh it was for sure a dumb move. I was too excited to just paint the things lol.

@careyallen8225

Жыл бұрын

Nice. Congratulations on your success. Can't wait to see the shop unfold. Great content. Keep it up. Cheers from Idaho.

@careyallen8225

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking while watching that video. Those covers would look really cool in that duplicolor black chrome.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

@@careyallen8225 probably would for sure

please wear gloves when using panel wipe if you dont want your kids to look like blinky the fish......

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

All local stores were out of my normal gloves so I had them on order.

Chrome do suck, never have liked all the chrome put on bikes.... Just my opinion...

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

It has its place but often its overdone! IMO