Rusty Phoenix Motors

  While I'm waiting for parts to show up (yeah, finally ordered!!!) I decided it was time to get going on the seat cover. I am by no means an expert, or even a little familiar with making seat covers. I've done it a time or two, but this is by far the most complex cover I've attempted. I think it turned out pretty darn nice! It's not perfect, but if you're wanting perfect, you're in the wrong place. In these parts, we're rough around the edges! I would LOVE feedback from y'all especially if you have tips for me to use on the next one, because I'm sure I'll be doing this again! Thanks for watching! Links to options for supplies: Seat Foam: https://amzn.to/3PKHV6K Alternative cheaper Seat Foam: https://amzn.to/3oK6dlG (looks the same, untested though) Fusible Interfacing (one of many options): https://amzn.to/3OMj40X Upholstery Thread: https://amzn.to/3cXaXRZ Upholstery Sewing Needles: https://amzn.to/3Sr5x2a Tailors Pencil: https://amzn.t...

  Quick project update for you. Got the new rims painted, picked up the nuts and bolts, and mounted the tires. Turned out great! Wasn't totally happy with the paint, this stuff flows quite a bit differently than other paints I use. I think with a little more practice it would come out with a mirror finish though! For now, it's plenty good enough. What do you think of my new shop dust fan? I'll have a video on it coming out soon! Anyone have any good "chrome" paints they like to use? Thanks for watching! LINKS TO PARTS: Rims: https://ebay.us/7kvnq9 Tube & Tire set: https://ebay.us/qCyJ6f Krylon Colormaxx gold paint: https://ebay.us/XZ7a5B MORE on the Z50! Unwrapping the present- https://youtu.be/nF7fGDoRguY First project from the new location- https://youtu.be/ZlJJ6S9yV4o Tearing the bike apart- https://youtu.be/bS7nCPU0Xbg Painting the first bits- https://youtu.be/UgTwniWFIFo Making a seat cover- https://youtu.be/9JyLYj9KxYs Sealing a ...

  What happens when you don't pay attention? You make a HUGE MESS and ruin the paint on your gas tank... Don't make my mistake! SUPER common problem when working on old motorcycles- the tank is rusty, has pinholes, or it's just filthy dirty. RED KOTE to the rescue! I've used this stuff several times with great success. I won't be going through any tank cleaning process, but I'm going to show you how to use Red Kote to line and seal the tank to take care of any pinholes and keep rust from getting into your carburetor! Have you used any other products for cleaning, de-rusting, or sealing and lining fuel tanks? What do you like the best? #howto #diy #motorcycle #minibike #dirtbike #honda #Z50 #workshop #rustyphoenixmotors #rpm #handcrafted #epicfail

  I've worked on hundreds if not thousands of different motorcycles, lawn & garden machines, cars, trucks, the whole spectrum. One of the things I think very few realize is the amount of time and effort that goes into finding parts that are going to fit, look good, and last. ESPECIALLY when working on something as "old" as this Z50! Over the years, I've found a few tips and tricks that help me find what I need, and I'm sharing them with you in this video! Do YOU have any special ways to find parts? What's your go-to website? Any suggestions for me?

  Progress was made, but parts were destroyed. One step forward, three steps back. I knew the bike was rough, but I may have underestimated just HOW rough this thing is. Parts that looked useable or at least fixable at the initial tear down literally fell to pieces during the pressure washing... Rust was so bad in the rims, that, well, you'll see. Needless to say, elbow grease and paint aren't going to save some of these parts. But there IS good news- Definitely made some good progress this week cleaning and painting a few of the bits! Any ideas on what to do about the muffler and rims?! Follow along this journey! Subscribe here- https://www.youtube.com/c/RustyPhoenixMotors Please comment and tell me what you think! I would love to hear your ideas and thoughts on this process. Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rustyphoenixmotors Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dorkpunch_rustyphoenixmotors/?hl=en MORE on the Z50! ...