RG - Extensive clean

[Reckless]

Looking good...Here is a picture of the new torque bar for the rear caliper mount, the old one went to the frame. No good for the GSX600F caliper.
Anyone got a GSX600F rear Disc?

My worst fear was confirmed.... no the wife has not found the tyre receipt. Worse.
Interference.

What a f#cker... I guess a press will bend the torque bar a bit and no one will be wiser. Annoys me that 5mm has caused this issue.

Saying that when I did my Katana and fitted a 170 rear I had to bend that one too, but I expected to bend that one.

Would the torque bar with a bend tend to straighten under Braking load??
Could you put the Torque bar on the outside of the bracket on the swing arm and a machined spacer in the center of the bracket??
Wouldn't look quite as good but only an Idea??

[SVboy]

Is it wrong that I popped a semi after those latest pikkies? Shame about the torque bar.

[Buddha#81:Me]

Is it wrong that I popped a semi after those latest pikkies? Shame about the torque bar.

Only a semi? I blow my load every time I visit this thread!

[HondaLad]

I'm saving my pennies in hope that it turns into a "finally finished it, unfortunately circumstances and other builds on the go dictate it must be sold..." type thread

[imdying]

I could not have said it better....obviously not to the wife

Naturally... one has to check over ones shoulder when even typing it

It's all so clean, gonna be a shame to ride it!

[Arronduke]

Not sure why the big break since my last up date. Christmas / New Year, beer.
Sums it up!

Oh and the wife, so much more expensive when the they are on holiday.
A good woman should earn when they are mopping the floor. Ask yours, I'm sure see will agree.

FA has been done, spent the kids Christam money.
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But wait, keep that zip up...Buddha.

Also in the mail were the rest of the bearings.
What surprised me was how tight everything was, freezer and heat gun made assembly no issue.

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The rest of the shock bits, cleaned, plates, like new. I'm enjoying this rebuild. How much to do this to the wife? Hell just a new pneumatic cylinder neck seal replacement...

Now this is a great picture, these are just the part to get the guardy bit back on, all engine bolts etc are separated. This is just a rolling chassis.

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[yod]

moar poasts!

[Arronduke]

The heart of the whole thing.....



Yep them things are cranks and this dam thing has two, that means twice the cost for everything.
Cranks ready to go for rebuild with new bearings.


OEM crank seals, you could buy a wife for the cost of these things.

And the final result... ah just beautiful.






All oiled up and in zip lock bags ready to go..



and yes there has been a little progress, FA but powder coating done, calipers soon off for blasting.






On order are many of the grommets needed, seems to be heaps at the pub but none suitable for the purpose I need them for.
Not putting shiity old ones back in, if your going to use a grommet it has to be at least in good nick, no f#cken reamed out lose 30+ year old grommet. Not me, I prefer my grommets young and supple.

[mossy1200]

All oiled up and ready to go..

grommets needed, seems to be heaps at the pub, if your going to use a grommet it has to be young and supple.

Project extension request granted.

[ktm84mxc]

Aren't Grommets like Nipples so the firmer the better , don't want them all cracked and weather beaten or pulled on .

[Arronduke]

Weekly report...FA done like usual. But I did find that the rear number plate cover did not have the right screws.. they are on order.
I'm starting to get anal.! (no being or taking anal)

But when an indicator has a rusty screw, plate it or replace it.




Exhaust control unit fitted and the CDI, old looking thing is the exhaust control module (really how many times do you have to say that) , cant plate that.

My wife wishes I had an exhaust control valve at night, she would turn it off. I've decided to stop the fart in bed and shove her head under the blankets trick. A normal married man thing to do when sex is not on the menu BUT ... don't do this when the bitch says NO!.......!

http://www.ronsonwriter.com/content/view/69/9/

Poor bastard, might not have happened if she could cook eggs.

[Arronduke]

Finally I have my black zinc plating back, only took two goes and 3 months. Anyway I'm pleased with what turned up second time. There are not to many places that do black zinc plating I have found... for car and bike parts I might add.

The foot pegs and mounts have been sitting looking at me for weeks. I wanted to get them polished but could not decide weather to pay or do it myself.
End result.. was I did myself. Then clear coat or clear powder coat? Then I stumbled across a product form the good old USA .. this stuff seal polished metal for months on end, when it does start to fade a quick polish is all that is needed and apply more sealant. So I got some and wow this is the shit. Time will tell how long it lasts but the reviews are good and I have lots of polish shit that needs looking after like my wire rims on my Kat.



I just happen to have a sand blaster in the shed, great tool. Before and after! Not looking for the major bling affect but nice and clean with some shine that lasts.




Head light, dash etc all installed with all new rubbers... obviously.



Back end looking good. I could cut the rear guard and open it up to show it off better but I will leave that to the wife's surgeon, and dam while he there he can beef up the front end! Those small head lights cant see shit. Aim is original look with some nice modern touches. After all we all know what happens to an old bags that spends to much $$$ trying to look young. End affect is well about 99 beers to look good to any normal male.





The brake caliper's seem to be taking a long time, I am getting closer. A little more sand blasting, painting and re kitting and good to go. My guess is we will be talking about this unfinished job again soon.

Still got lots of small shit to add but I'm starting to think time to start look at the motor. But I have to say I'm enjoying the build. Next up is assemble the engine empty and have it soda blasted. Then paint and assemble.

Final shot.

[SVboy]

Thats a fabulous bike lift you have there. What are the details? Available in NZ?

[Arronduke]

SV I made the bike lift from plans off the internet.
I still have the plans somewhere if you want them.

[husaberg]

SV I made the bike lift from plans off the internet.
I still have the plans somewhere if you want them.

I hacked Arrons Computer this afternoon and amongst the midget porn was this.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...t=312843&page=