what have you done to your "bike" today

[AMCQ46]

Ceramic coating what's that ?

I am worried that it is a polishing fetish code word for getting too excited and mac fluid all over the tank

[lloydie]

Ceramic coating what's that ?

I am worried that it is a polishing fetish code word for getting too excited and mac fluid all over the tank

Yep but it's half fat now from me lol

[VTRDark]

I am worried that it is a polishing fetish

It's not a polish but it's along those lines. The trick is to protect the paintwork properly and then you wont have to touch it for a few months apart from maybe a quick wash.

(:-})

[lloydie]

Good to hear you're making progress - though surprised at the lack of options in the style of vinyl

Is there any other local shop that could supply them in say, chrome vinyl?

http://www.midland-signs.co.uk/Vehicle-Graphics.aspx

http://www.xksignanddisplay.com

http://www.reflexdesign.uk.com/index.php/contact-us/

went in to the local sign shop to see if they could make my decals .
they could only do them in white ,however they are doing me 3 pairs of honda wings and 6 vtr logos for £5
i took the vector file link with me and they are doing them from that so thank you wicky for the link

I will give them a call tomorrow wicky thank you

[agentpineapple]

today was a good day, the £8.50 hiss transponder turned up today, so i had to put the 53 plate bike back together(having already taken off the airbox/tank/cans/clocks )
all started well, i bolted the tank componants back on, then i swapped the battery from my other bike, at this point it started to go slightly wrong, i ended up putting the battery on the wrong way, which blows the 30amp fuse...(this isn't my first time )
ok over to the shops for a couple of fuses, but fook me, trying to get the big yellow battery out of the original battery compartment, 5 mins later and a bit of skin and blood and the battery was out and turned around....
i've now used the macv2 method of using a strap from an old ratchet strap, so next time i have to take out the battery all i have to do is pull on the strap..
ok, fuse replaced, clocks and hiss transponder connected, then i drained some petrol from my other bikes tank and put it in the the salvage bike, time to hit the button, but nothing happened, the only light i got on the dash was the hiss light flashing on and off, re-checked all the fuses and battery terminals, still nothing, not even turning over.
then i figured that i need to re-connect some of the other electrical connectors at the front of the bike, hey presto she fired up on the button, i couldn't run it for long because theres no coolant in the big and there was very little petrol in the tank, but it was great news, the engine sounds very strong with no unusual noises.....so i'm well pleased, fingers crossed next week ne and some friends will be dismantling both bikes, ready for powder coating and rebuilding.

[lloydie]

Great news big man well done and well happy for you top banana :-)

[VTRDark]

Good news Marty. Looking forward to hearing it.

(:-})

[lloydie]

Frames done

I wrapped the front brake lines in shrink wrap just so they don't scratch my new paint job .

[leevtr]

Did a bit of surgery to my mori belly pan. Not been 100% sure if I was happy with the way it looked, so with Sebs kindly donated mesh, I made alterations to it.



Going to mesh the rad openings and nose fairing vents. Need more mesh now!!

[AMCQ46]

lloydie, looks good. you may as well do the front shims when the cam cover is that well exposed.

lee, needs mesh now you have opened it up, but it will help stop it filling up with water

[lloydie]

I had the shims done less than a 1000 miles ago :-) so they won't be done again . Good thinking tho al :-)

[Kev L]

Nice job lads, can't beat a few necessary modifications there Lee!!!!!!

Lloydie Kermit the bike is coming along well. You will have to go out riding with Al on his yellow ting when yours is done, then you can have Kermit and Miss Pig ugly!!! xx

[seb421]

Did a bit of surgery to my mori belly pan. Not been 100% sure if I was happy with the way it looked, so with Sebs kindly donated mesh, I made alterations to it.



Going to mesh the rad openings and nose fairing vents. Need more mesh now!!

have you done both sides? i probably have one piece left that will fit one side i can send out

looks good btw

[AMCQ46]

Lloydie Kermit the bike is coming along well. You will have to go out riding with Al on his yellow ting when yours is done, then you can have Kermit and a fast and stylish yellow monster

as you can see the pig wears blue


but you are welcome to tag along at the back

[leevtr]

Did a bit of surgery to my mori belly pan. Not been 100% sure if I was happy with the way it looked, so with Sebs kindly donated mesh, I made alterations to it.



Going to mesh the rad openings and nose fairing vents. Need more mesh now!!

have you done both sides? i probably have one piece left that will fit one side i can send out

looks good btw

Believe it or not, the side in the pic has mesh in., The hole the other side is slightly wider ( belly pan isn't symetrical ) and didnt have a piece wide enough ( by about 20mm ). Dont worry seb, I'll need two bits now, one for the other side of the bp, and one for a rad. How long did it take to come from Poland btw. Cheers.