bmw156
Retro Apprentice
Posts: 26
|
Post by bmw156 on May 26, 2012 19:27:20 GMT
Hey guys. Im new here. Go easy on me lol. I bought a project from a friend. He bought it as is, then didnt do anything with it, due to lack of time. I just want to get it back to standard for the moment, and go from there. Pics: As it rolled into my garden A loose mock up with panels So today, I worked on the bike, removing parts, and generally finding what i have got my self in for. Removing the barrel! Off with the horrible gold chain guard 3 coats of paint stripper later and some black paint After inspecting the chain it had to come off Not good! As you can see in the pics above, someone painted the frame gold. I dont like gold to much, some paint stripper later Moving onto the epic amounts of over spray! I didnt take any more pictures, but I started cleaning of the overspray. Worked out a list of new parts I need. Clutch cable Lock set Mud guard (current one is in two pieces) Rear brake disc. handle grips and some other bits. Updates soon hopefully.
|
|
|
Post by dungbug on May 26, 2012 21:40:36 GMT
Welcome to the forum, that's a descent 1st post! Look forward to seeing the progress.
|
|
|
Post by bstardchild on May 26, 2012 22:36:50 GMT
Crickey - you've got an epic task on your hands - best of luck
|
|
|
Post by TerraRoot on May 27, 2012 15:04:45 GMT
nice project, little gems those little fzrs, that front tyre is the first michelin radial (had to look it up) from 1993! get rid asap!
|
|
bmw156
Retro Apprentice
Posts: 26
|
Post by bmw156 on May 27, 2012 20:11:23 GMT
Thanks guys. It's worse then it looks. Just needs a freshen up lol. The front tyre must be old! Progress when my parts arrive
|
|
|
Post by dungbug on May 28, 2012 16:31:08 GMT
Progress when my parts arrive Good stuff.
|
|
bmw156
Retro Apprentice
Posts: 26
|
Post by bmw156 on May 30, 2012 17:10:51 GMT
|
|
|
Post by dungbug on May 30, 2012 17:51:23 GMT
Always a buzz getting new parts delivered. ;D
|
|
bmw156
Retro Apprentice
Posts: 26
|
Post by bmw156 on Jun 1, 2012 21:02:16 GMT
Hey guys. Progress New lock set The old ignition switch! The new Just replacing bolts in the exhaust as they were missing Handle bar before And after Other side Tail light in place. Prepped the rear panel And wrapped it!
|
|
|
Post by dungbug on Jun 2, 2012 10:27:31 GMT
Moving along nicely!
|
|
|
Post by TerraRoot on Jun 2, 2012 20:35:55 GMT
you're wrapping the whole thing? looks like an interesting way of doing it.
|
|
|
Post by bstardchild on Jun 3, 2012 7:11:38 GMT
you're wrapping the whole thing? looks like an interesting way of doing it. I agree - very interesting - I thought the preparation for wrapping meant that the surface underneath had to be good enough to paint on
|
|
bmw156
Retro Apprentice
Posts: 26
|
Post by bmw156 on Jun 4, 2012 22:16:43 GMT
Hey. Yes I'm going to try and wrap the lot. Nothing to loose on this project. Never done it before so learning a new skill. Outcomes seem good on the small panel. Covers up a suprising amount.
|
|
|
Post by dungbug on Jun 5, 2012 11:40:45 GMT
Nothing to loose on this project. Never done it before so learning a new skill. That's the spirit
|
|
bmw156
Retro Apprentice
Posts: 26
|
Post by bmw156 on Jun 5, 2012 18:08:06 GMT
Hey guys. On the vinyl front it only cost me £10 for 5 meters. So worst case I pull it all of and paint it lol. Anyway, progress Worked on the bike today and found this! Removed it and am trying to source a new one. Drained the oil. All 3.2L of it. Need to check the right amount. Removed the chain cover to change the clutch cable. Glad I did. Very dirty. Moved onto the other side and removed the clutch casing And the clutch A couple of them were stuck together so was worth doing it. The difference in my clutch cables. Confussed! Panel prepped Midway through Done I must say it was 100x harder then the tail piece. And I'm not looking forward to the other parts! Lol Comments please guys
|
|