hi
I have done a good few sets of fork legs and had varying success but I have now managed to achieve a correct finish.
firstly, polish to a near mirror finish, then take a green scotch brite pad, wrap around the bottom and twist with good pressure around seven or eight times, then lift the pad off the leg, move it up squarely about 2 inch and repeat all the way to the top....if it don't look right just give the process another go.
When you are happy with the appearance spray coat with 3 coats of satin clear lacquer, good luck.
john..
x7 project
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Re: x7 project
Cheers for that, that's an autumn project me thinks.
Re: x7 project
hi all,
an update on the X7 project, this is a great bike to work on and a very easy bike to work on, if anyone fancies doing a nut and bolt rebuild but fears the larger models get yourself one of theses, a great bike to do a first project on. I can say that as I have done a few nut and bolt jobs from 250`s to 750`s..
anyway, the bike is now a full rolling frame, both wheels refurbed and on with new dunlops, rear brake mechanism back on and fully operational, indicators, rear light and front headlight all finished and back together.
I managed to source an original pair of bars so they will be off to the chromers next week with the gear change lever, and a few other small bits and pieces.
the battery box and electrics plate is also back on along with a next rear brake light switch.
will be stripping the motor in the next few weeks, full rebuild after aqua blasting and crank works etc and then it will be put back in the frame.
cheers
an update on the X7 project, this is a great bike to work on and a very easy bike to work on, if anyone fancies doing a nut and bolt rebuild but fears the larger models get yourself one of theses, a great bike to do a first project on. I can say that as I have done a few nut and bolt jobs from 250`s to 750`s..
anyway, the bike is now a full rolling frame, both wheels refurbed and on with new dunlops, rear brake mechanism back on and fully operational, indicators, rear light and front headlight all finished and back together.
I managed to source an original pair of bars so they will be off to the chromers next week with the gear change lever, and a few other small bits and pieces.
the battery box and electrics plate is also back on along with a next rear brake light switch.
will be stripping the motor in the next few weeks, full rebuild after aqua blasting and crank works etc and then it will be put back in the frame.
cheers
Re: x7 project
Great work! And yes they are a very easy bike to work on,I'd carry a spare piston in my pocket years ago and could change it at roadside with only a few tools,in hindsight I'd have been better off jetting it properly but could never get it quite right due to the bashed and flattened homemade pipes(and complete lack off knowledge and money,and loads of spare Pistons!fun times )
Keep up the good work,
Cheers Marty!
Keep up the good work,
Cheers Marty!
Re: x7 project
hi
the project is moving on a little, the engine has been stripped, worn gears replaced, crank rebuilt with new seals and bearing etc. it would be rude not to whilst the casings are split...aqua blasted and the bolts etc. all re zinced, will be back in the frame in a few weeks.
managed to pick these two nos silencers up last week, they are in A1 condition and will look great on the bike.
more soon, john
the project is moving on a little, the engine has been stripped, worn gears replaced, crank rebuilt with new seals and bearing etc. it would be rude not to whilst the casings are split...aqua blasted and the bolts etc. all re zinced, will be back in the frame in a few weeks.
managed to pick these two nos silencers up last week, they are in A1 condition and will look great on the bike.
more soon, john
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hiu
a bit of an update, engine rebuilt, new everything, back in the frame and looking well, will get the cases and downpipes on next..
a bit of an update, engine rebuilt, new everything, back in the frame and looking well, will get the cases and downpipes on next..
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Looking good
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
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A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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hi
engine casings painted and back on and completed set of carbs ready to be mounted..
engine casings painted and back on and completed set of carbs ready to be mounted..
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Re: x7 project
Just a small side not here to one of your original posts, X7s never had the handlebars with a raised section in between the clamps.
Two strokes, its just that simple.