My VTR

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NY4600
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popkat wrote:
NY4600 wrote:Finally :biggrin Got my rims powdercoated today!

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Make sure you clean the powder coat off where the brake discs mount to the wheel, it's a machined surface and needs to be flat, bare metal.


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Thanx! Top tip :thumbup:
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SNAP.... malc'o grumpyKat beat me to it, they should have masked the disk mounting faces [and the pilot diameter] before powder coating, any lumps and bumps on there will cause the disks to run out slightly.
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cybercarl wrote:You could have done them in White then it would look like the bike is flying through the snow :lol: :lol: Looking good mate. You will have a very clean looking VTR by the time you have finished. As good as new. :thumbup:
Thanx mate :biggrin I've always liked white rims on bikes, but don't think it looks good on a black one :wink: Snow? We don't have snow in Norway :shh: :lol:
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AMCQ46 wrote:SNAP.... malc'o grumpyKat beat me to it, they should have masked the disk mounting faces [and the pilot diameter] before powder coating, any lumps and bumps on there will cause the disks to run out slightly.
Hmmm... Then I have some more work to do...
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Now the front fork is complete with new stanchions, bushes, washers, oil etc.
Made my own tools for fitting the upper bush and seal, mase out of pvc pipes.
I also welded a nut to a long pipe, and drilles two holdes in it to be able to bleed the damper rod.

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Looking good, I like your homemade top bush fitting tool :thumbup:

Where did you get your new fork stanchions from :?:

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sirch345 wrote:Looking good, I like your homemade top bush fitting tool :thumbup:

Where did you get your new fork stanchions from :?:

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Thanx ;) It worked out, was a simple and "free" solution.
Bought the stanchions from aaamotorhk on Ebay.
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NY4600 wrote:
sirch345 wrote:Looking good, I like your homemade top bush fitting tool :thumbup:

Where did you get your new fork stanchions from :?:

Chris.
Thanx ;) It worked out, was a simple and "free" solution.
Bought the stanchions from aaamotorhk on Ebay.
Thanks for the information :thumbup:

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Liking the tools [THUMBS UP SIGN].
You've done a good job there
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lloydie wrote:Liking the tools [THUMBS UP SIGN].
You've done a good job there
Thanx, mate :) Why not use the crap just laying around :thumbup:
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The day has come! After spending 6 hours in the garage yesterday, the bike is now ready. Nissing chain guard and front mudguard, but I have to have something to do this winter along with the paint job :wink:
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Well done ny enjoy, let us know how the shakedown goes. Ant
If it's broken; should it move? Yes: Use WD40 No: Use cable ties. Now it's fixed!
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Can anyone tell me what happened to this cylinder head? Looks like its cut and welded. As you can see from the other pics, its slightly modified :P
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NY4600 wrote:The day has come! After spending 6 hours in the garage yesterday, the bike is now ready. Nissing chain guard and front mudguard, but I have to have something to do this winter along with the paint job :wink:
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Glad all your hard work has paid off and you finally got there, nice job 8) well done,

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sirch345 wrote:
NY4600 wrote:The day has come! After spending 6 hours in the garage yesterday, the bike is now ready. Nissing chain guard and front mudguard, but I have to have something to do this winter along with the paint job :wink:
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Glad all your hard work has paid off and you finally got there, nice job 8) well done,

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Thanx mate :D It doesnt run properly though... Struggling with choke cables and adjusting carb... :thumbdown:
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