rxs tart up thread

[N cee thirty]

https://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz176/robyarr/DSC00908.jpg


https://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz176/robyarr/DSC00907.jpg

and the vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_PEd2_UXuA

got it for £190,probably needs a new carb as the screws are all eff'd in it

pretty groovy
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[Benson_JV]

Fookin nice.
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[N cee thirty]

started to take it apart

https://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz176/robyarr/DSC00913.jpg

toke 10 mins to get to this stage,small bikes ftw

the seat base doesn't look too bad from what i've heard,as they rust like a mofo

https://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz176/robyarr/DSC00914.jpg

what could i do to stop it rusting any further ?
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[blurredman]

Not a bad bike you've got there.

Hammerite.
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Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[TimNorwich]

To stop it rusting further you can coat it in Hammerite paint, followed by some ACF-50, shouldn't be too bad after that since it's not an area that gets particularly wet.
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[N cee thirty]

arr right,thanks peeps
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[blurredman]

Good thing with Hammerite is that you don't have to sand it all, just the bits which are loose (inc paint+metal) until you get to the solid metal. Then just cover the thing in it
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CBT: 12/06/10, Theory: 22/09/10, Module 1: 09/11/10, Module 2: 19/01/11
Past: 1991 Honda CG125BR-J, 1992 (1980) Honda XL125S, 1996 Kawasaki GPZ500S, 1979 MZ TS150.
Current: 1973 MZ ES250/2 - 18k, 1979 Suzuki TS185ER - 10k, 1981 Honda CX500B - 91k, 1987 MZ ETZ250 (295cc) - 40k, 1989 MZ ETZ251 - 51k.

[Serendipity]

Are you planning to also replace the seat cover? When I repaired the seat on mine I stripped it down and threw away the cover. It was ripped beyond redemption and I was fed up of getting a wet arse from rain soaking into the foam. Trying to undo the bolts holding on the pillion strap led to both studs snapping so I left that off too. Never had a pillion use it anyway. I also had one of the teeny bolts keeping the metal trim on snap during removal. Still worked with one less.

Then a quick rub down and several coats of Hammerite on the metal pan, top and bottom. Left that to dry for a week or two then rebuilt the seat. I don’t know if they’re all the same design but mine was just a case of putting the foam in place and hooking the new cover over little teeth all the way around the seat. No staples. Bolted the trim back on and jobs a goodun! A bit of a wrinkle near the back of the pillion, but I'm not fussed.

https://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd227/serendipity_uk/RXS100/IMGP1985a.jpg

https://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd227/serendipity_uk/RXS100/IMGP2025a.jpg
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[N cee thirty]

yerr i'm probably going to replace it,one on ebay atm

yours looks awesome though,i might take that strap off aswell as you said

thanks for the write up
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[27cows]

Don't know how I managed to miss an RXS thread - must be slipping

Are you sure the carb is beyond help? It's possible to use longer screws with a nut on the end if the threads are stripped.

The level of rust on the main base doesn't always correspond with the number of seat cover spikes that are missing. Those are the main thing you need to preserve and stop from rusting/snapping. But it's possible to get creative with self tapping screws in order to have something to fit the cover to if you really have to (I really have to ).

First thing that catches my eye with your RX is the pipe. It's all shiny The tank looks in bloody decent nick too. Tank and pipe alone are worth £100 or more, so I think you can rest easy that you got a good bargain.
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[N cee thirty]

lol the pipes cleaner than my cg's and ats only a year old

the carbs fine now,but when i have some money i will probably replace the snapped mixture screw

this is my next problem

https://i825.photobucket.com/albums/zz176/robyarr/DSC00917.jpg

annoyingly all the original philips head screws are still in and ruined,i got one out but there's still the other 2 in,whats the easiet way to get them out now ? cut a groove in for a flat head ?

cheers
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[TUG]

Drill the top off remove the cover then heat and remove screw.
Done.
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[MarkJ]

if you can still get a bit of purchase you could also try an impact driver on it. Or cut a slot in it and use the impact driver. Or just drill it off like TUG said.

[N cee thirty]

i think i'll try a impact driver
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[Teflon-Mike]

[N cee thirty]

haha i wish i had all these tools

at least the screws for the clutch cover havn't been touched
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[27cows]

To remove buggered engine case screws you just need one large hammer and one old flat head screwdriver. Hammer a bit of a slot on one side of screw, jar loose with said hammer. Job done

Bung some stainless socket caps in there in place of crap cross heads.
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[steven_191]

buy this as a 'starter' kit of bolts.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/M5-M6-M8-Allen-Head-Socket-Cap-Screw-Mix-280-ITEMS-PACK-/160464748052?pt=UK_BOI_Metalworking_Milling_Welding_Metalworking_Supplies_ET&hash=item255c71be14#ht_2028wt_872

when you start to run low just buy specific sizes to replace them. you will already have the bolts so can measure them for what you need.

buy packs of 10 of any size for around £2 - £3.

makes the rebuilding look a bit cleaner and also makes it 10 times easier if you need to strip it again because they wont be seized and are less likely to get damage as the stainless is harder. buy some copper slip too and put a bit on for all the bolts that arent doing anything too important . eg case covers, switches etc. i wouldnt use it on the caliper mounts and other essentials

[Serendipity]

I bought a fancy battery powered impact driver a while ago after years of using an old bog standard impact screwdriver like this.

Conclusion: the power tool is good for getting small and not too stuck stuff out, especially in hard to reach places. However it’s also better at mashing up screw heads and hopeless at moving really seized objects.

On the other hand, my 18 year old Draper impact screwdriver, in combination with a rubber mallet is, quite simply, pure win. Worth every penny.
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[Teflon-Mike]

[N cee thirty]

mike you think a 18 year olds going to have a whole selection of tools ? ,i has spanners and sockets and thats about it.

thanks peeps for the other help,too bad royal fail don't deliver on sundays,got a load f things on the way and can't wait to replace!
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Jewlio Iglesias wrote: I actually did vote BNP once

[Teflon-Mike]

[The Artist]

[Teflon-Mike]

[N cee thirty]