Showing posts with label hardware. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hardware. Show all posts

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Items Sent to Powder Coating (Day 305)

I went through all my boxes of parts, looked over the dismantling log and pulled out all the components I thought were capable of being powder coated.  So I have the frame (click images to enlarge):


 


and a selection of other parts including the main stand
 the side stand, swing arm, side stand bracket, top and bottom fork yokes, rear brake caliper bracket and the 2 front fork air balancing tube widgets
 
 then there was the battery holder, ignition key set, horns, front wheel dust seal, air box side covers, speedo bracket, brake caliper arms, rear indicator arms, starter motor cover, horn cover (x 1 ??), electrics plate, handlebar clamps, exhaust bracket and a part next to the starter motor cover which I forget what it is.
 
 Then I have the helmet lock, seat lock, rear master cylinder and some bits I have put on other photos.
I have requested the satin black finish.  I tried to put in every conceivable part but you always forget something!  I left behind all the triangular engine brackets and the other horn faceplate.  Lets hope they won't mind doing a few little bits at a later date.

When I got to the powder coating company they told me they could not do the items with the locks in them as they would be ruined by the process.  They had previously told me that they couldn't do brake calipers either which is a shame as I will now have to persevere with the VHT paint.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Parts for Plating (Carbs and Springs)

This is the bucket of bits going to the platers.  Mostly carbs parts and stand springs. (Click to enlarge).

Wiring harness holder and bolt.
























 

Monday, 15 October 2012

Hardware Removal (Day 57)

Other bits taken off today 
LHS exhaust bracket and side stand rubber stop

 Brake lever and gear change lever



Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Footpeg Removal (Day 38)

Tried to get the footpegs off with my new 14mm spanner and penetrating fluid.  Nuts came off but footpegs are rubber mounted and I could not remove the bolts from the rubber.  Bit of WD 40 left to soften the rubber and will try again tomorrow.

Friday, 21 September 2012

New Brake Lever (Day 35)

Very exciting day for me today; I got my first new part in the post.  A beautiful brake lever.  Fabulous satin black powder coat finish.  I am in love. 
 
 I don't expect you to understand but it is love.  It is also encouragement.  I imagine the whole machine in this state of newness again.  And it propels me on.
 
This is where it goes.
 
One day the whole engine may look like that except of course the side casings which are just polished alloy.  I will do all the frame and parts like this.  Even the engine barrels and casings were originally painted black (or powder coated) except for the polished alloy side casings of course.