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Post by BritPete on Mar 28, 2021 9:25:48 GMT
More progress yesterday
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Post by BritPete on Mar 28, 2021 9:36:31 GMT
PS - I am really pleased with the German handle bars
My next challenge is to mount the original pressed plate that has been drilled on the rear without drilling the rear muddy - took me ages to find a muddy with no holes in it (and found in the UK NOT Germany)
So far the nationality is
German - Brakes, Swing Arm, Seat, all cables IoM - Front cable guide curtsey of Bodie USA - NOS Ignition Key, Seat cover French - NOS front indicators, Grab Rails Scottish - Seat Trim insert Dutch - Seat retaining clip & Fuses Austrian - Brake Plates and Electric mounting plate
Turning out to be a bit of a mongrel
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Post by tucksie on Mar 28, 2021 9:43:46 GMT
Looking good Pete. Looks like it’s nearly finished
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Post by BritPete on Mar 28, 2021 19:56:41 GMT
Going well fitted all the cables today and they dont fit
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Post by BritPete on Mar 29, 2021 19:44:20 GMT
Current status Brake Callipers on Tank on (but the bubble wrap has marked the paint Seat on
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Post by johnfcbn44dx on Mar 29, 2021 21:18:14 GMT
"Tank on (but the bubble wrap has marked the paint"
Do you think the marks will come out with a gentle wet rub with 2000 silicon paper?
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Post by BritPete on Apr 2, 2021 19:07:51 GMT
Front Crash Bars on Number Plate on Collector Painted and Exhaust system all bolted up Put rear crash bars on as well but just did not like the look so the came off again and NOS pegs on
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Post by comstar on Apr 2, 2021 21:13:39 GMT
That number plate is so wonderful.
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Post by comstar on Apr 2, 2021 21:14:50 GMT
The tip on the iceberg though would be to have the slots on the screws all lined up the same....it would help me sleep better and mean I would not need a double dose of Horlicks.
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Post by BritPete on Apr 3, 2021 8:52:29 GMT
That number plate is so wonderful. It was very dirty when I bought the bike - I thought seriously about putting it on the garage wall and having a Perspex one made (with the logo) but it had to be put back on
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Post by BritPete on Apr 3, 2021 8:58:06 GMT
The tip on the iceberg though would be to have the slots on the screws all lined up the same....it would help me sleep better and mean I would not need a double dose of Horlicks.
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Post by BritPete on Apr 3, 2021 18:50:27 GMT
Well put a temp fuel tank on her - charged the battery - would not start
Started to labour on the battery
Put the battery on from MKW and she starts
Dot5 in the brakes, a bit spongy - tied the brake lever back with a cable tie se what she is like in the morning - I though the brakes may be binding a bit
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Post by BritPete on Apr 3, 2021 19:27:29 GMT
The tip on the iceberg though would be to have the slots on the screws all lined up the same....it would help me sleep better and mean I would not need a double dose of Horlicks. This is the address now
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Post by comstar on Apr 4, 2021 3:31:33 GMT
Perfecto.
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Post by duffer on Apr 4, 2021 6:10:05 GMT
Current status Brake Callipers on Tank on (but the bubble wrap has marked the paint Seat on Lovely work Pete. Regarding the paint and bubble wrap thing. I did not see how you painted the bits, was it with a rattle can ? If so, and the paint was a little soft when bubble wrapped then I have a suggestion. It almost certainly will need another coat after you have rubbed out the marks with fine wet and dry (Go with 400 down to 800 then 1000). A quick fresh coat from the can if that is what you used. One fairly light coat and let it dry, then a couple of better ones for coverage, then while wet from the second , an even dust over as this will distribute the metallic effect and lighten the shade if you wanted it to. Then if it was me, when bone dry, add the decals, take to a local car repair paint shop for a coat of clear two pack. This will massively compliment your work ( Makes your colour coat really pop out), protect and cover the decals and be robust enough to withstand petrol (and effin bubble wrap). Note to all..... bubble wrap noooo......soft cloth to cover new paint to keep the dust off, whilst stored under the Mrs side of the bed.
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