be very careful spraying solvents into Carbs that are still assembled. Some Carb cleaners for example will melt the rubber diaphragms in your carbs
just a few Pics of the new frame, and the start of disassembly. New Carbs and a few bits and pieces [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
One of those things that I could do it in a week if I went at it steady. As it is it will take me a bit longer. But, no bodywork, no engine...
Frame is ready to pick up [ATTACH]
Insane ? it just makes sense, may as well get 2 frames blasted and primed at the same time. Im only getting one frame painted and cleared...
Both are VF1000R frames. I bought 4 bikes 2 yrs ago. I asked my buddy/painter (its his van) if that was the Scooby doo van, ie the "Mystery...
Nice that my painter got them in primer right away. I delivered them at 2;30pm and they were primed by 4pm. Dont want any flash rust. maybe...
Yup.
Decided to paint a mural on the inside of my showroom doors. Valentino Rossi doing a wheelie. Just got it sketched out today. Painting will...
A bit, yea hard to know how much, they charged me $200 last time per frame to blast, prime and PC. this time one frame was easy (just paint to...
I got both my frames back from being blasted. ($100 for the pair). Dropped them off at my painter so I should have them back by Monday. the...
Yea, I read they got hacked or got a virus, global in nature. It was bound to happen to some big company with all the people working remote with...
Lovely Bike lsc86, not keen on your shorts though, LOL. Here's mine, sold it last year, she was immaculate. [ATTACH]
Tried to order seals today. Honda Canada Systems down so dealer and I were SOL. Try again tomorrow
re Fork seals...you and me both
On most if not all fork seals I have installed there is also a spring that faces "out" away from the oil (in addition to the spring on the oil...
Yes. Overwhelming opinion is that Pyramid seals are shyte. I corresponded with Dan Kyle from Kyle Racing (RC51 specialists in the USA) and he...
Yes I actually have a set of bullet cap covers but on these I also had to use Saran Wrap as there are multiple ridges beyond the areas the bullet...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] crossed my mind, but im 99% sure. The side that faces into the fork (where the oil is) is more open (top pic) and doesnt...
I may have to go OEM, I guess if the set I just ordered dont do it. I can get them in fine with my thumbs to the point of hitting that slot and...
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