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slickmick89 Derestricted Danger
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Posted: 10:26 - 22 May 2020 Post subject: first bike/bike project |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 11:05 - 22 May 2020 Post subject: |
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Looks like it's all there so a good choice for a project.
What are your plans? 18" over standard apehanger bars, flames on the tank, upswept exhausts with tractor lids and a springer front end? ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Posted: 12:09 - 22 May 2020 Post subject: |
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Welcome.
Another vote for keeping it basically standard
Lots of photos or we send a covid infested bat to your house ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 15:13 - 22 May 2020 Post subject: |
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I like the simonize VHT paint or plastikote woodstove paint.
Both give a pretty good finish. You would need to use a VHT paint on the cylinder head and barrel. You could use something a bit less temperature resistant on the cases/covers. I've used plastikote BBQ paint on numerous engine casings, radiators, heat shields etc. It's a bit more satin than the VHT versions so the muck doesn't stick to it so well but without being too shiny. Still heat resistant.
All the above dry quickly and apply easily. Apply a mist coat first, let that go tacky, then several thin coats until covered. Yiu can usually get a coat in after half an hour on a warm day. Once it's dry, most high temp paints it will stay relatively soft until heat cured so handle with care.
The chromed plastic parts are trickier. If you want those black, I'd suggest plastidip. It'll peel off easily but is easy to re-coat. Or vinyl wrap (use 3M or go-home). ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Cute 125 V-twin, very nice
Also a refreshing change that the plans aren't overly ambitious, e.g. hard tail conversion. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Posted: 18:22 - 22 May 2020 Post subject: |
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If you can get it powder coated: nice solid foundation to build on ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Posted: 23:08 - 22 May 2020 Post subject: |
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I paid £168 for a full frame, yoke, swingarm and a few other bits to be powdercoated locally to me. That included all the prep. work.. Clean, degrease, media blast, bung/mask and coat. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Posted: 15:59 - 24 Aug 2020 Post subject: Re: update |
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Wow! Looks great
An old oven from Facebook/FleaBay/etc. would be good if you have space/power. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
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Impressed , keep up the good work. ____________________ I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now! |
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Posted: 07:45 - 26 Aug 2020 Post subject: |
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dont think the wife would be to happy with me using the oven in the kitchen and wasnt going to fork out more cash than i had to for a second one lol hard to beat for 25 quid lol |
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slickmick89 wrote: | dont think the wife would be to happy with me using the oven in the kitchen and wasnt going to fork out more cash than i had to for a second one lol hard to beat for 25 quid lol |
Neat idea - fan oven to boot.. Any clue how hot it got in there? ____________________ Now: A100, GT250A, XJ598, FZ750
Then: Fizz, RS200, KL250, XJ550, Laverda Alpina, XJ600, FZS600 |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 3 years, 246 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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