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Last update for a while so we can get some winter sun! The bike ran when I got it, but as it had stood 10 years I decided to replace the fuel...
This was a time consuming and fiddly job… I have used air dry Cerakote a few times now, but on this one I decided to try the H series oven cure...
Next job has been replacing the fork seals and dust covers. Not a bad job to do, just needed to make a couple of tools, one to compress the spring...
When I bought the tube framed version the middle of last year, I did wonder how I would get on with it... Well, its been the bike of choice all...
thank you! I couldn't resist popping the frame on and a few bits to see how it looked [ATTACH] [img]
While the plater does a great job, there are still some items I prefer to do myself with one of the plating kits. Wheel spindles and oil pipes...
Engine build is finished... Not a bad engine to build when you compare it to a Ducati! I wanted to mount the exhaust underneath as per the...
I always tend to have some around! I hate putting stuff out… in particular powder coating. I have had some SHOCKING jobs come back over the...
The engine is starting to go back together… all I have replaced is gaskets and seals as everything is in superb condition as you would expect from...
all the parts are back from plating… another superb job! I love to visit this company… they are easy to deal with and SO helpful. There were some...
Cases are now bead blasted so assembly can start as soon as I get the plating back… I did debate Cerakote, but decided to leave them bare as I am...
Its all coming apart… Looks to be VERY clean in there! I needed to remove the plug off the stator wires, and dug out my selection of terminal...
With the engine on the bench, I started to pull things off… first item was the front engine mounting… one bolt came out easily… the other was...
I normally leave the paintwork until close to the end of the build, but that is often Jan/Feb and as I paint outside its very weather dependant....
well it didn’t take long to get apart! I can see why its such a light bike, even given the heavy engine… I love the design of the fuel in the...
September is here so the Buell XB12R project starts in earnest... albeit slow at first as there are a few holidays! the strip down has started and...
its been a while... not much going on in the workshop, but plenty of riding! Been doing a fair amount of miles on both the Guzzi and the Buell...
its something that bugs me... no one to pass my knowledge onto... or my tools... I actually have had nightmares about it all going in the skip!...
yes, I will make a few when I return from holiday!
Another victim of vibration...I lost a seat bolt…. No problem I thought, bound to be one on Ebay…. there was… sold for £100!!! seems its now a...
