Title: Rat Respray, so far....
Post by: red_phil on July 02, 2005, 02:24:17 PM
Post by: red_phil on July 02, 2005, 02:24:17 PM
Well respraying is as much of a pain in the arse as I had feared.
I have the bike partially stripped down.
Now I just have to get everything REAL clean.
And mask off the bits I don't wanna spray.
As you can see I have raised the bike on blocks in a rather unconventional way. Well I have about 100 spare from doing the patio.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/red_Phil/Bike_work/support.jpg)
I also just made a bean tin cover for my right side engine cover to replace the gaffer tape that had been there.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/red_Phil/Bike_work/bean_can_cover.jpg)
My exhaust is kinda rusty
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/red_Phil/Bike_work/rusty_can.jpg)
But I guess it'll last for another year, it's not like it's safety critical.
I have the bike partially stripped down.
Now I just have to get everything REAL clean.
And mask off the bits I don't wanna spray.
As you can see I have raised the bike on blocks in a rather unconventional way. Well I have about 100 spare from doing the patio.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/red_Phil/Bike_work/support.jpg)
I also just made a bean tin cover for my right side engine cover to replace the gaffer tape that had been there.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/red_Phil/Bike_work/bean_can_cover.jpg)
My exhaust is kinda rusty
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/red_Phil/Bike_work/rusty_can.jpg)
But I guess it'll last for another year, it's not like it's safety critical.
Title: Rat Respray, so far....
Post by: Roadstergal on July 02, 2005, 02:29:24 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on July 02, 2005, 02:29:24 PM
You're doing it the right way. :thumb: Looking forward to seeing how it comes out!
While you have it apart, maybe polish the rusty exhaust?
However - it might be OK for something light like a bike frame, but I never use brick or cinder blocks as a support - they crumble. Consider investing in some good jackstands; wood is also better than brick for this purpose.
While you have it apart, maybe polish the rusty exhaust?
However - it might be OK for something light like a bike frame, but I never use brick or cinder blocks as a support - they crumble. Consider investing in some good jackstands; wood is also better than brick for this purpose.
Title: Rat Respray, so far....
Post by: red_phil on July 02, 2005, 04:40:28 PM
Post by: red_phil on July 02, 2005, 04:40:28 PM
These are high density driveway paving blocks so ought to be fine with most things bike related.
I've even used one to file the end of bolts I cut smooth.
(before I got decent tools)
The exhaust is getting sanded and resprayed.
In fact it's the 1st thing on the list.
I've even used one to file the end of bolts I cut smooth.
(before I got decent tools)
The exhaust is getting sanded and resprayed.
In fact it's the 1st thing on the list.
Title: Re: Rat Respray, so far....
Post by: Bluebellylint on July 02, 2005, 05:36:43 PM
Post by: Bluebellylint on July 02, 2005, 05:36:43 PM
Quote from: red_phil
I also just made a bean tin cover for my right side engine cover to replace the gaffer tape that had been there.
:lol: Your bike has an expiration date. :lol:
and it has expired.
Title: Rat Respray, so far....
Post by: V8Pinto on July 03, 2005, 10:26:15 AM
Post by: V8Pinto on July 03, 2005, 10:26:15 AM
That bean tin is the coolest idea that I have seen in a long time!@!!!@!
Way to GO!!! You're officially a hot rodder!
I LIKE IT! :thumb:
What did you use for adhesive?
Way to GO!!! You're officially a hot rodder!
I LIKE IT! :thumb:
What did you use for adhesive?
Title: Rat Respray, so far....
Post by: red_phil on July 03, 2005, 02:55:02 PM
Post by: red_phil on July 03, 2005, 02:55:02 PM
Some silicon gasket goo left over from the time I took my girlfriends 2 stroke MZ TS250/1 to pieces to fit a new conrod.
It sets to a rubbery goo and is heat proof so I hope it'll hold.
It sets to a rubbery goo and is heat proof so I hope it'll hold.