Hello everyone, we have a new update for Project Corona. Having already completed a frame swap including suspension, and installed new tires, the next aspect of the restoration is repairing the damaged cowling and fairing pieces.

In this episode, we will be mending the front cowl fairing. This process will involve several steps and to being We will be using a two-part plastic epoxy to seal the cracks in the fairing. We will also be removing the scratched and damaged stickers and decals now to allow more freedom in the future for sanding, painting, or other modifications we may decide to undertake.

The epoxy we used has a working time of around 5 minutes, sets in 15, and fully cures in 24 hours. After thoroughly mixing equal parts of the epoxy we applied it to the cracks in the fairing. We pried apart the the edges to ensure the epoxy reached the inside third dimension of the crack as well as spreading it on the exterior and interior surfaces of the cowling. We then smoothed the epoxy and wiped up as much extra as possible before allowing the epoxy to fully cure. After it cures we plan on lightly sanding the mended areas to have the smoothest surfaces possible.

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Hello, in this update of Project Corona we will be replacing the old sub-frame with an original stock subframe that has not been polished, or been in a wreck. The new subframe also comes pre-installed with an intact undertray as we have no need for the cut out with the Remus exhaust mounted on the side instead of under-tail.

The seat lock will have to be transferred over to keep the same key. This is accomplished by unhooking the cable to the seat lock, pulling off the retaining tab and sliding the lock cylinder out of the under-fairing tray toward the outside of the motorcycle. Next, the seat latch can be unbolted and easily installed on the new subframe. After sliding the lock cylinder into place and attaching the retaining tab, the seat latch cable can be reinstalled on both ends. You may need to toggle the switch and lock to ensure the cable is fully seated in the lever and the seat lock functions properly.

The old subframe is removed by loosening and removing the four bolt attaching to the main frame, and removing the bolts for the exhaust hanger. After installing the new subframe, we will then be ready to install the electrical components including the wiring harness, battery, etc., before completing it with the tail light and marker assemblies, rear fairing, and finally, the seat!

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Hey what’s going on guys? Today we finally got to work on Project Corona again. As you may remember, the steering bracket that came with our bike initially was horribly polished and cracked.

For a bike of this age, parts are difficult to come back. Especially OEM ones. So we took a chance with an aftermarket unit from overseas. This is how it arrived.

I guess they couldn’t read Fragile on every side of the box. Anyways, the item came painted in black, but was flaking off. Well, you saw the box. But it bolted up just fine, and even fit the front fairing perfectly.

Not too shabby for under $70! That’s it for today. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Hey what’s going on guys? I just thought that I’d give you guys a sneak peek at the next modification to Project Corona. I was at the Max Moto warehouse the other day and decided to pick up a rear brake line to match the fronts we got earlier in the year (we haven’t installed them yet).

They were cool enough to let me watch them make the line after I picked out the colors. I thought I’d stick with the Project Corona theme and get yellow lines with black Banjo fittings. I guess I could have gone with some combination of purple as well.

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Welcome to another update on Project Corona from Inline Performance Magazine. In this update, we will be securing the Remus exhaust can using a new exhaust hanger.

After finishing the exhaust headers with ceramic paint, we temporarily placed the Remus exhaust can on the end without attaching it permanently. We were now able to remedy that precarious situation.

First, we open the packaging that holds our new exhaust hanger, and then simply install it on the motorcycle using some bolts. Next, the wrap for the exhaust can needed to be fitted with the rubber fitting, and then it was installed as well. Interference with the Remus exhaust can determined where we could position the fittings, but they look great anywhere.

That is all for this time on Project Corona.

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