MB1993 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hey! I thought I would share what I have been doing on this sunny day we had today in Essex. First, my exhaust was a rusty wreck which needed something doing to it, I gave it a bit of a rub down, then a good soaking. I don't have a washing line, so found an old bit of wire 2014-03-09 12.11.31 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr 2014-03-09 12.31.37 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr 2014-03-09 12.32.50 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr After drying, I used some Rustoleum BBQ & Stove paint. I started out with some light coats about 30cm away, then left it 10 mins for drying before applying a slightly thicker coat. After I used the entire can of paint, the result was as expected, looking brand new! 2014-03-09 15.59.56 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr I had a slight rattle on the Yammy, but after taking off and painting the exhaust, the rattle disappeared. Result! After looking around the bike for any rusty spots I could repair, I noticed the horn was a rotting mess, it's probably nothing serious, but OCD told me to do it! 2014-03-09 15.00.37 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Ew, what a mess. Anyway, I taped up the rusty chrome and sanded the shell with some wet and dry till it was nice and smooth. 2014-03-09 15.04.25 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Luckily enough I found some black spray paint in the cupboard, thin coat, then slightly thicker again after leaving 10 minutes. 2014-03-09 15.14.52 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr The finished result! 2014-03-09 15.38.16 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr I am not really bothered about the rusty screw in the middle as I didn't really want to ruin the chrome for it, if it aint broke don't fix it My next step is to replace the 501 bulbs and change them for some LED's as one side has blown, I may aswell! 2014-03-09 13.18.53 by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Link for bulbs purchased - http://goo.gl/qNQ69A Will keep you updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra12 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 i see you got into the speedo etc ok you will need to get a pic of the dials up see what those SMD bulbs look at night same as you on the exhaust need to get it painted as mine looks a bit tatty to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yep, I will do a comparison when they actually turn up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt502001 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Well looks much better,but why do you call it a washing line when you dry stuff on it not wash stuff LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Because generally people put washing on a washing line :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 He's right you know it's a washing line not a drying line but you could call it an "air powered wet washing drying line I suppose"? Going for a lie down now !!!!! PS I like the paint work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Cheers! Little update. I purchased some AeroSol metal polish today and was a very happy chappy! Before Clutch Leaver Before Polish by mb1993corsa, on Flickr After Clutch Lever After Polish by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Just takes a bit of effort and a whole day off work to do the entire bike Front section Shiny Handlebars! by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Engine/Gear Changer Shiny Engine! by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Engine Shiny Engine by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Closeup by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Gave the Yam a nice wash afterwards to get rid of residue and looks spanking new, pictures don't do it justice! Shiny Bike! by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Photo in the sunshine! Clean! #ybr #yamaha by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Glossy by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Shiny by mb1993corsa, on Flickr YBR Polished by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Will keep updated when my dash LED's finally turn up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Good news, my LED's turned up! They make quite a difference LED Dash by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Compared the original bulb. LED vs Bulb by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Quite happy with change of bulbs, makes the bike look even more new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 I discovered a secret compartment underneath a panel in the bike, I know it's probably something everyone knows about, but I found it quite intriguing Secret tool bag by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Secret tools by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Ah yes tool kit, most bikes come with one, should be in your owners manual. Looks like something else needs a polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra12 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 the clocks look good nice and bright the little dull area at the bottom of the speedo looks a tad brighter to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 I honestly can't stop staring at the clocks, when you look at them in real life, it's like looking at an LCD screen. Clocks by mb1993corsa, on Flickr Next thing will be to get a bulb for that yellow backlit petrol gauge, oh and the toolkit polishing as said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 That is really smart, and impressive looking, as you say without knowing better it could be an LCD display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra12 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 yeah the fuel one is a 286 or t5 the std one is only 1.7w if i mind right you can get the ether as a SMD or LED as a replacement dont cost a bomb ether .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Awesome, I'l put one on order I'm debating wether to change the H4 headlight to a more white, perhaps change the sidelight to a slightly more brighter one. I'l keep updated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra12 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 yeah i got a non std side light its a CREE XENON PURE WHITE SIDELIGHT very white unlike the std t10 5w 501 i also have a H4 35w HID kit installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Cool, I'l look around. I'm looking at getting some thin red rim tape but I don't want it looking tacky. Would 3mm be okay? If I don't like it, I'l simply, rip it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra12 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 not sure about rim tape tbh never crossed my mind for the same reason as you but its your bike mate and with it being black and red might work out well the hid kit i got was only £19.99 off the bay did also see the same kit for £18.99 and the bulb is capped so takes the sting out for on coming traffic but the light is way way better than standard and always keep a std spare bulb on the bike in beside where the battery and tool kit is just in case had a head light bulb go on me once before and its was at silly o'clock so had to get a bulb froma service station and cost £9.99 almost passed out but had to buy it to get home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1993 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Okay, well I might just get a slightly whiter H4 bulb and see how it goes. As for the rim tape, I'm still trying to find a place besides eBay to get it as my card is being a piece of sh*t with Paypal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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