Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 10, 2014 Author Moderator Posted June 10, 2014 Really enjoying your latest project - you're a motivational force for the rest of us! Blimey! I have been called some things in my life but "motivational" isn't one of them. Thanks but there are much better projects than mine on the site. Do you have any pictures of the rebuilt carb - interested to see what it looks like after being cleaned sonically? Here they are before and then after. The outside would clean up better with a quick soda blast or wipe over with a metal polish. The insides are very nice.
Tommy xs Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Having multiple projects on the go at the same time, a white board comes in handy for listing the parts to order,and keeping track of the next to do's I find i dont miss ordering stuff since I started using it I would be frightened of my wife seeing how much stuff I've ordered. will have to devise a code like clean = bought & remove = order
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 10, 2014 Author Moderator Posted June 10, 2014 I use: "Jean has a long moustache" "wound my heart with a monotonous languor" I love that film. Pity my better half is in when all the parcels are delivered!!
Preload Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 I would be frightened of my wife seeing how much stuff I've ordered. will have to devise a code like clean = bought & remove = order LOL
jimmy Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Why dont you fit a drop box to your shed and get the stuff delivered direct to there, cut out the middle man so to speak
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 11, 2014 Author Moderator Posted June 11, 2014 "Man"? What are you saying?
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 11, 2014 Author Moderator Posted June 11, 2014 sorry mate, I'm judging everyone by my own standards Ha ha, we are all born who we are, some change out of circumstance and some through desperation. I think you are confusing me with Foamy.
blackhat250 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 "Man"? What are you saying? ------------- bandit,,,
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 11, 2014 Author Moderator Posted June 11, 2014 ------------- bandit,,, Do you think he is trying to pull me John? When I said I wanted to improve Anglo Scottish relations I didn't quite mean that
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 21, 2014 Author Moderator Posted June 21, 2014 Today I have been mainly spraying bits and cleaning the huge quantity of 2 stoke oil I spilled when I was emptying the tank. Both carbs rebuilt after a couple of ultrasonic washes. The calipers are still away being referbed. The barrels and heads are still away being referbed. Too much to do now!!
Moderator DirtyDT Posted June 27, 2014 Author Moderator Posted June 27, 2014 The barrels and heads are still away being referbed - they should have been ready yesterday but I coudn't get hold of the bloke today. The calipers are back. The guy called me yesterday and went through what he had done. No new pistons needed but they are nice and clean. Very pleased. I have rebuilt the rear brake cylinder. Sorry, no picture. Brought some: Fork oil Brake fluid Brake cleaner More Autosol. 1
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 9, 2014 Author Moderator Posted July 9, 2014 Put fluid into the forks and the front end is back on. New head bearings, new fork seals and dust seals, wheel swapped with new bearings and seals. Brake caliper refurbished and front master cylinder painted and rebuilt. New braided hose, brake pads and caliper bolts. Picked up the set of barrels and heads I had blasted and painted Brought another set of barrels and pistons. On .50 so lots of life left in them
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 11, 2014 Author Moderator Posted July 11, 2014 Popped over to the RD rally to say hi and pick up some bits to get RD2 up and running. Chatted to Airhead for a little while. Here are some of the bits (with some I had): UK frame, road registered (R reg) still MOT'ed and Taxed to 2015 Front end Wheels Proper "C" clocks - I have the seat lock and petrol cap too - all use the same key
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 11, 2014 Author Moderator Posted July 11, 2014 I am pleased but It still cost a few quid. I think it is a good basis for a C restore but I am not fussed about being purest. The frame and swingarm (I have had the swingarm a while and only opened the delivery box this afternoon) don't really need painting but I might just clean and give them a few coats. I really need to get RD1 up and running again as first priority.
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 16, 2014 Author Moderator Posted July 16, 2014 I have decided that RD2 is going to be Marine Blue. It is a stock '76 UK colour for an RD so it won't upset anyone - I think! I don't have a tank etc for it yet so I am thinking of using the stuff off RD3 as a start. Not sure yet.
Preload Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 That seams the best bet. There are plenty of tanks out there. I got a few parts myself recently at the right price its just a case of waiting. I cant post photos for some reason I have another go later. DONE. I got this! and a fair few bits for a RD250A. Forks, Yokes, Mudguards, Chassis, 2 Tanks, Loom (undamaged), Clock loom ( which is what I went for) Rear Light bracket (result these are getting hard to find) plus lots more. £85 and a drive to Yorkshire. 1
Moderator DirtyDT Posted July 18, 2014 Author Moderator Posted July 18, 2014 I have first offer on a newly repainted set of blue tinware but they are not ready yet. I have a cost to repaint the RD3 set too - in blue - but only the 3 parts for the C model I would need.
Preload Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I'm assuming you know about Med as he's the man with paint.
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