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Ouch..still it's good to find the issue. The worst is not knowing!
While it did improve things inside, it wasn't bare metal as I had hoped for... So, I had a look on YouTube for rusty tank solutions...and decided...
For a slightly humorous tryout... I made a plate that would seal the top cap hole. [ATTACH] Collected some chunky gravel from the garden to...
A bit random, but I decided to investigate the tank, it had a small fuel weep, so I guessed it was rusted through. [ATTACH] It did look a...
Of course the rusty pinch bolts wouldn't do...but could I get them out...nope. I think 3 or 4 survived, and the rest were drilled. [ATTACH] And...
Decided to cleanup the brake calipers...again what a state. [ATTACH] A firm toothbrush and soaking in Alloy Wheel Cleaner does the trick......
I also scored a front mudguard, side fairings and right-hand nose fairing that had been broken when the bike fell over in the workshop before...
One of the things that was taking time (yes..yes...the reason the build is taking so long...honest o_O) was sourcing parts needed. As said...
When I did start the bike up, right at the beginning after purchase it was running so badly.. Fuelling was bad... wait until we get to the fuel...
At the same-ish time rebuilt the starter motor... [ATTACH] And repainted it, more in-keeping with the new engine look...didn't want a black...
So with these products in hand... rattled (pun intended) through the black plastics... (small dabs of filler to remove scratches on the...
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So the idea of letting the engine wait for pieces, and to start on the rest of the bike changed the dynamics of the build.. it meant I could...
Paint code for the silver metallic frame (996) is : BASF 696,6113 dunno if that helps?
Bonsoir...from just North of Toulon! A+
Appreciate the support! Thx! :upyeah:
Thanks for the support Andy! :upyeah: I do hope the end result matches my "fertile imagination"! - we'll see shortly as I'm really wanting this...
As a teaser... Can I just share the word: Chrysalis And share a paint chart so you don't lose interest...;) (I know I'm a tart:)) [ATTACH]
The steering head bearings were obviously shot...and required (carefully!) cutting off. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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