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L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:18 pm
by stonemonkey
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 11:28 am
by masterofinsanity
nice pics, can we see some of your mountain bike?
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:11 pm
by stonemonkey
there you go..
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:26 pm
by stonemonkey
Bit more work done today. it amazing how much muck and grime there can be once you start removing bits when something appears so clean on the outside. Just had a quote for my powder coating at a bargain price so hopefully progress will be quicker than planned.
DIRT
MORE OIL AND DIRT
Am going to need opinions on colours as i'm undecided. Thinking of satin black frame and brackets with kwak green fairings and black decals. With the subtle gold highlight to F and R calipers, forks, rear master cyclinder and sprocket bolts.....
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 10:36 pm
by stonemonkey
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:23 pm
by stonemonkey
managed to get the swingarm off today however I now need to tackle the knackered bearings inside the swingarm.
Painted the shock though as it was a bit more relaxing.
Before
stripped
I then soaked the parts in white vinegar to chemically strip the rust and ease the grease. Heres the after results which Im very pleased with
Painted, built and copper greased.... Spring is going off to be powdercoated with the other bits
Then had a little time left. Rear master cyclinder
Cleaned and painted
More to come soon Ihope
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:48 pm
by stonemonkey
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:31 am
by stonemonkey
few more bits done, Front brake setup finished as well as hand polishing the rearsets
. Swingarm bearings have now been removed so frame will hopefully be going for powdercoating next week sometime.
before:
after
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 4:18 pm
by GoldenBalls213
Hi..
Lovin the calipers!
What paint did you use? I'm about to overhaul my calipers and i'm unsure of what paint to use!
Are those the original caliper half bolts just polished up a tad?
Keep up the good work!
GoldenBalls213
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:09 pm
by stonemonkey
Hi, yeah the bolts are the originals just polished up with wire wool, I used some high temp engine paint off ebay for the calipers however the finish is almost like a satin gold. I got asked if they were anodised by a friend at first glance. I can patch the link through if you want?
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:17 pm
by GoldenBalls213
Hey!
Yeah pls post the link it would be much appreciated! Cheers..
Im after the same look however my caliper bolts are in pretty bad shape, will try cleaning them up first, But i had to by a new one today as it was stripped taking it out someone has used the wrong size screw to hold the plate on and it looks like it has crushed the bolt hole! rather strange!
Thanks!
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:30 pm
by stonemonkey
here's the link
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300506345512? ... _658wt_932
it is really funny to apply as you need thicker coats.
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:07 am
by skeeno72
looking good mate be great to see it when finished so can compare with mine
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 3:59 pm
by stonemonkey
Yeah Im trying not to rush as i have all winter. What's your timescale?
Re: L2 resto - first time for everything
Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:41 pm
by skeeno72
well im doing an diploma in plastering at the min that finishes in feb i do 2 and a half days a week then the rest of the time is on the bike so looking about 2 months hopefully i bought frame and arm already painted so just a matter of swapping and cleaning as i go