Stripped, de-rusted and re-painted my K6's clocks, their mounting bracket, warning lights holder and headlamp bowl, with rattle cans, including 2K clear. All came out well, except the headlamp bowl. Just not able to paint one half without causing overspray orange peel on the other half. Have given up. Hopefully enough coats on there to let it harden, then flatten it down and polish it up.
I have some original, past their best, minor screws, nuts and bolts to swap out, but the rolling restoration is pretty much complete. A fair amount's been done: New (a better used) head and valve cover, new valve stem seals, a re-hone (Subbed out to a trusted local engineer), new piston rings and 2 second hand carbs were required to get it running (without leaking or using oil). Frame and most brackets were blasted and powder-coated, while the engine was out. Replaced the rear hub, as the drum had corroded and delaminated. New front calliper and hoses. Chain and sprockets. One new coil. A rusty seat pan and a hungry mouse/mice led to a replacement seat (I've mouse-proofed the replacement). Plus usual service items, incl. Steering bearings, brake pads/shoes, tyres, drivechain and both sprockets, some cables (both throttle, clutch and tacho drive), switches, 1 bulb, a battery etc. Plus stuff I've forgotten, probably because I've hidden the receipts from my wife.
Thoroughly enjoyable process over 2 years. I'm determined it will be a rider. The bike was never off the road for more than 7 weeks. I've clocked up 4,000 miles so far and it seems to like regular (spirited) use.
I was lucky: gearbox and bottom end were fine, so no need to split the cases at this time. 4 decent exhausts. The tank (Antares Red) is unblemished, without rust and, apart from a 2" split on the left side-cover, they're presentable too. After minor teething issues, the bike now runs great and looks spot on. Not concours of course, but it now stands up to a close looking at.
I've learnt a heck of a lot about how the bike was put together (rather well) by Honda. I'm looking forward to learning more, but hopefully not for a while!
Many questions I had, had been asked before on here, or elsewhere on the Internet. Great resource for learning about these machines. Thanks to all who contribute.
Best, Martin