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- Mon Nov 28, 2022 9:02 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Newbie question regarding paint spraying
- Replies: 7
- Views: 678
Re: Newbie question regarding paint spraying
Wow, that wobbz chap is massively talented! Definitely someone to go to for high end finishes. However I really would like to learn, and give it a go myself… I have found a 2k black gloss kit on Amazon, I’ve posted a photo of it, would this be good enough if I strip original paint off first (wheels)...
- Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:33 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Newbie question regarding paint spraying
- Replies: 7
- Views: 678
Re: Newbie question regarding paint spraying
Thank you for the quick reply Chris, that link was EPIC! must have read the whole thing three times so far. Need to find a reputable paint supplier now
- Fri Nov 25, 2022 2:54 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Newbie question regarding paint spraying
- Replies: 7
- Views: 678
Newbie question regarding paint spraying
Hi guys, So having sorted a few of the mechanicals out, I’ve now decided to be impulsive and got myself a hvlp spray gun having never used one, or painted anything besides a house wall. As usual I’ve purchased a tool without researching what is actually involved and now find myself whirling around i...
- Sat Nov 05, 2022 4:08 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Carb strip and rebuild
- Replies: 6
- Views: 543
- Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:06 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Carb strip and rebuild
- Replies: 6
- Views: 543
Re: Carb strip and rebuild
Ah brilliant, just measured the washers I’ve got and they’re 0.61mm.
Will that have affect it too much?
Will that have affect it too much?
- Sat Nov 05, 2022 12:58 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Carb strip and rebuild
- Replies: 6
- Views: 543
Carb strip and rebuild
Hi guys, Doing my first carb strip down and rebuild following the cracking detailed instructable from here, but like a massive rock wombling helmet I yanked the needle a little too keenly and before I knew it, something went ping across the garage!!! Thinking it must’ve been a ghost I thought nothin...
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 1:38 am
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Sheared off header studs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 540
Re: Sheared off header studs
Hi, Apologies for adding to an already exhausted topic, have used the search function now so if ever I repeat a topic that has already been answered snap me like the stud I snapped today!!! Unfortunately haven’t access to a mig welder currently (though in the process of making a good case to get one...
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:16 pm
- Forum: Workshop
- Topic: Sheared off header studs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 540
Sheared off header studs
Me and my bright pissing ideas….got headers off to give a quick cheap refurb to, had one stud left in…did the usual (thread release, heat, and used stud puller) and the frigging things sheared off leaving 3-4mm sticking out. Any suggestions would be welcome, the obvious kinds also. Cheers guys. http...
- Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:14 am
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: New member - Swindon, England.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2063
Re: New member - Swindon, England.
Thanks for all of the welcomes chaps! My aim for the next twelve months is to learn as much ‘spannering’ on this bike whilst also using it daily, (weekends ideally excluded - (very dependent on my dear darling boss) Regarding the reliable member I’ve found, it’s his judge of character that is likely...
- Sun Sep 25, 2022 11:40 am
- Forum: The Welcome Inn
- Topic: New member - Swindon, England.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2063
New member - Swindon, England.
Hi everyone, Wanted to quickly introduce myself. I’m Chris, 41, and I am a bike-a-holic 😜. Owned a 1998 vtr1000 for about a month now, it was an impulse buy off of Facebook and bought as a daily commuter (and yes, I know I’m a massive tit because they’re thirsty, but luckily I only work six miles fr...