Project Blue Belle
- StormyRob
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Re: Project Blue Belle
I am not the only one that hates the oil lines in the storm. Mine were absolutely rotten.
Really bad indeed. I don't have the before picture unfortunately.
I grinded of the really bad bits and without having them rechromed they would still look terrible.
I sanded them down and have since sprayed them. They've dried nicely and I have to say they look a lot better. Black and blue are my bike colours so I am quite happy with them. Hoping the hammerite does its Job and prevents them being too corroded too soon.
Also tidied up the shock linkage a tad. Could do with a bit more work but it was seriously rough!
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Really bad indeed. I don't have the before picture unfortunately.
I grinded of the really bad bits and without having them rechromed they would still look terrible.
I sanded them down and have since sprayed them. They've dried nicely and I have to say they look a lot better. Black and blue are my bike colours so I am quite happy with them. Hoping the hammerite does its Job and prevents them being too corroded too soon.
Also tidied up the shock linkage a tad. Could do with a bit more work but it was seriously rough!
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- agentpineapple
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Re: Project Blue Belle
looking really good rob, only time will tell how they stand up to the elements, tbh I need to do the oil lines on the blue bike. I might look into some chrome finish paint.
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- lloydie
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Re: Project Blue Belle
Looks like you've done a good job with them [THUMBS UP SIGN]
- StormyRob
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Re: Project Blue Belle
Thanks fellas.
It was a fairly simple job so if they need done by the end of the summer I'll not be too fussed. Easy to take off.
It was a fairly simple job so if they need done by the end of the summer I'll not be too fussed. Easy to take off.
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Re: Project Blue Belle
They look smart Rob
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Yellow 1997 Storm R.I.P. Orange 2000 Streetfighter (Rufus), Red & Silver 1968 Triumph Trophy 650, Blue 2003 Storm Project, Red 2007 Montesa Cota Trials 250 & 1959 BSA D7 175cc Bantam Trials Project
Re: Project Blue Belle
Your oil lines do look good, well done
Chris.
Chris.
Re: Project Blue Belle
Did my oil lines last year in Hammerite Black, looked nice for a while,
but paint started coming off here and there.
so now I just cleaned em up and aim to clean em up every month,
so they don't rot
Not very impressed with hammerite any more as ive used it on a few
bits on my storm, and it runs like crap (not the storm ) !!
but paint started coming off here and there.
so now I just cleaned em up and aim to clean em up every month,
so they don't rot
Not very impressed with hammerite any more as ive used it on a few
bits on my storm, and it runs like crap (not the storm ) !!
- StormyRob
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Re: Project Blue Belle
I tried cleaning them mate but the corrosion was so deep. I think I'll take then off now and again and hammerite them!
I think I remember a discussion over hiw hammerite has gone down in quality the last few years. Probably right.
I think I remember a discussion over hiw hammerite has gone down in quality the last few years. Probably right.
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Re: Project Blue Belle
That looks awesome mate! Good job on the oil lines too, I hate Honda for using thin chromed pipes, but the rest of the bike is so good that I'm sure we can forgive themStormyRob wrote:The tank on my bike was rusted so badly I could not use it.
Needed painted to so I picked up this tank on eBay for little money.
Even had to drill the lock as there was no key!!!
Anyway left it in a while ago to be repaired and painted. Picked it up today. It was ready last week but I wasn't happy with decal placement or size really. It had been lacquered so had to be redone and this is the result
Had to get the bins in at the end!
I'm very happy with the result. Black decals other deep blue may seem like a strange contrast but it's in keeping with the bike as a whole.
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Jamie
Re: Project Blue Belle
Apart from cct's and the R/RJamoi wrote:That looks awesome mate! Good job on the oil lines too, I hate Honda for using thin chromed pipes, but the rest of the bike is so good that I'm sure we can forgive themStormyRob wrote:The tank on my bike was rusted so badly I could not use it.
Needed painted to so I picked up this tank on eBay for little money.
Even had to drill the lock as there was no key!!!
Anyway left it in a while ago to be repaired and painted. Picked it up today. It was ready last week but I wasn't happy with decal placement or size really. It had been lacquered so had to be redone and this is the result
Had to get the bins in at the end!
I'm very happy with the result. Black decals other deep blue may seem like a strange contrast but it's in keeping with the bike as a whole.
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Re: Project Blue Belle
Don't scratch the tank on the wall It looks a lovely paint job,
Chris.
Chris.
- StormyRob
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Re: Project Blue Belle
Today I managed to start with a mock rebuild just to see how things look. Still plenty to go obviously but happy with the blue and black contrast. Likely to have wheels (6 spokes) powder coated a bronzy /goldy colour. More on the bronze side.
I have to give great thanks to monkeymatt who has been absolutely fantastic.
This would not be possible without his help and advice. Took an entire day out for me today which is above and beyond.
Also thanks to his lovely wife who kept me fed all day
He also passed on his severe OCD which has meant things are going further than I ever planned.
Thank you matt.
The engine will be a painted version by next week so that should make it look tidier.
Some pics for now below.
Bearings being put in.
Radiators on. As many titanium bolts as can going on including radiator bolts.
Painted black which I was happy with.
Nice new clips on the hoses.
Placed tank on.
Swingarm on. Ignore the wheel
Done for today.
Some little treats. Many more going in/on.
Thanks for looking.
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I have to give great thanks to monkeymatt who has been absolutely fantastic.
This would not be possible without his help and advice. Took an entire day out for me today which is above and beyond.
Also thanks to his lovely wife who kept me fed all day
He also passed on his severe OCD which has meant things are going further than I ever planned.
Thank you matt.
The engine will be a painted version by next week so that should make it look tidier.
Some pics for now below.
Bearings being put in.
Radiators on. As many titanium bolts as can going on including radiator bolts.
Painted black which I was happy with.
Nice new clips on the hoses.
Placed tank on.
Swingarm on. Ignore the wheel
Done for today.
Some little treats. Many more going in/on.
Thanks for looking.
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- lloydie
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Re: Project Blue Belle
Nice progress your making there and with some very nice bling bits too [THUMBS UP SIGN]
- agentpineapple
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