Author Topic: shiney bits (Read 3875 times)

Warwick · **on:** February 06, 2021, 09:22:27 pm

After many hours work in front of the TV (thank god the the cricket tests) these are finished

Warwick · **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2021, 09:24:28 pm

cylinder head

ace.cafe · **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2021, 09:25:37 pm

Wow!
That's a LOT of work!

They look awesome!

Warwick · **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2021, 09:26:55 pm

cylinder head

Warwick · **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2021, 10:10:33 pm

head again

nonfiction · **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2021, 10:48:29 pm

That is a serious investment! They look lovely--nice pearly finish. Mirror finishes have no place on an engine in my book. Great work.

Black fingernail · **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2021, 11:09:14 pm

Well done, That is a lot of work! I've been lucky, my ocd mate Big Al, who actually loves polishing did mine for me, have you done the ports as well?

Warwick · **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2021, 01:18:02 am

it will get a mild port job and the 535 piston etc. Next will be engine cases and rocker covers
Cheers and beers
Warwick

Bilgemaster · **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2021, 02:53:15 am

I'm really looking forward to seeing that mill together. Well done!

Adrian II · **Reply #9 on:** February 07, 2021, 11:00:53 am

Very impressive.

That would be a lot harder work on an AVL/Electra-X top end or even an EFI Bullet, as the factory had fallen in love with powder coating (it's even worse with the new models).

My Electra-X top end on A Proj Too Far has been chemically stripped and vapo(u)r blasted, I might get as far as polishing the EDGES of the fins!

A.

Warwick · **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2021, 12:44:36 am

Nearly ready for reassembly. I ran out of time as moving house so they are far from perfect

Warwick · **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2021, 01:10:52 am

another piccy

Warwick · **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2021, 01:24:39 pm

Slowly getting there!

Warwick · **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2021, 01:25:49 pm

and again

Karl Childers · **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2021, 04:34:07 pm

I realize the effort that went into that, beautiful work!

Bilgemaster · **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2021, 05:17:41 pm

It resembles some Museum of Motorcycles exhibit, it's so pretty. I've noticed with my '05 "Military" that some ancillary parts of my green-coated engine are much less harder wearing than others. So, when the gearbox inspection and original finned pushrod tappets adjustment cover (since replaced with one of those Hitchcocks see-through ones) started flaking, I just buffed the remainder of the green off, leaving a pleasant and shiny enough alloy that I think looks "nice" and complements the general appearance...but not to that "breathtaking" extent of your work. Well done, Sir!

tooseevee · **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2021, 06:37:27 pm

I can barely get my jaw off the keyboard to type this.

InKREDible job!

Warwick · **Reply #17 on:** September 19, 2021, 10:31:10 pm

The lockdowns are slowing progress. The head has bigger inlet and outlet valves. The head is ported to suit. It has higher compression 535 piston, new aluminum cylinder, roller bearings, stronger ignition springs, upgraded clutch. Will be fun when finished.
cheers heaps
Warwick

Karl Childers · **Reply #18 on:** September 19, 2021, 11:33:17 pm

My guess is you will be upgrading your brakes as well.

Warwick · **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2021, 09:40:31 am

I am hoping to keep the same brakes. Guessing the twin leading shoes should be ok! Have a second hand barely used newby clutch to assist with the massive power gains

Cheers and beers
Warwick

Warwick · **Reply #20 on:** September 22, 2021, 09:32:52 am

Woohoo! The engine and frame come together.
Cheers and beers
Warwick

Karl Childers · **Reply #21 on:** September 22, 2021, 01:04:01 pm

Great progress, I enjoy following this thread, it gives me the incentive to clean mine up a bit come this winter.

TonyVanda · **Reply #22 on:** September 22, 2021, 09:59:57 pm

That is a beautiful job. Looking forward to the performance report.

Indiana_Jones · **Reply #23 on:** September 23, 2021, 11:56:46 am

Engine looks great, how are you getting that finish?

Warwick · **Reply #24 on:** September 23, 2021, 08:02:17 pm

Lots of time! Needle files, metal ruler with emery cloth wrapped around it,
and emery cloth by hand and then metal polish. Also used a a small dremal drill in some areas where I could. unfortunately you just need to have patience and do it by hand over a long period of time while watching TV.

Warwick · **Reply #25 on:** December 29, 2021, 04:11:51 am

All back together and running.

:)A few more things to do. The fuel tap is leaking and has been repaired before so a new one may be required before rego. It sounds sooooo good!! Unfortunately it wont pass rego as its too loud so will need to re-install the baffle (at least for the inspection)

Warwick · **Reply #26 on:** December 29, 2021, 04:13:10 am

and another

Mr_84 · **Reply #27 on:** December 29, 2021, 05:34:14 am

Insanely shiney ! Maximum effort has been exerted on this build , well done indeed. Will you dare ride it?

Raymond · **Reply #28 on:** December 29, 2021, 09:42:38 am

Blinding! Must be much better than new.

Karl Childers · **Reply #29 on:** December 29, 2021, 10:56:35 am

That looks GREAT!

Adrian II · **Reply #30 on:** December 29, 2021, 12:39:27 pm

I think your work deserves a bigger picture. May I?

I'd dread having to keep it that shiny, though!

A.

Paul W · **Reply #31 on:** December 29, 2021, 12:48:41 pm

Nice! I’d also worry about getting that bike dirty……mine isn’t kept to that standard so I don’t have to worry too much.

But having spent too much time any money on shiny bits for it I have to remind myself that I only ever bought my 350 so that I could ride out in wet weather. My other bike is a very low mileage, ‘91 Honda CB 750 Nighthawk which takes far too much cleaning!

Warwick · **Reply #32 on:** December 29, 2021, 09:08:43 pm

Thanks all! Its much appreciated:) I wont be riding it in rain if can be helped. My VFR is my daily rider. If the engine is warm its ok as the rain evaporates. If cold it leaves marks. Its got some go too!

I am not happy with the paint on the gearbox! That may be my next job. But this time only the bit you can see

Adrian II · **Reply #33 on:** December 29, 2021, 09:25:29 pm

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I am not happy with the paint on the gearbox! That may be my next job.

Declare chemical war! That dreaded powder coating, again.

A.

TonyVanda · **Reply #34 on:** January 03, 2022, 09:00:03 am

That is a beautiful job. I've never seen one that good before. Congratulations.

Warwick · **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2022, 10:41:40 am

Registered and back on the road. No issues so far!

matjas · **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2022, 01:34:03 pm

OMG! I would not dare ride it!

Buckets of elbow grease spent in there!