CockneyRick Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 4 years of stood still, mould dirt & dust hvae took their toll. So off with seat & tank, which btw has 1/2 a tanks worth of fuel still in it! Onto ramp & the strip begins 3 Quote Link to comment
R1guy Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) Always liked this bike. New colour scheme planned on plastics/tank? Edited July 22, 2019 by R1guy Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Better than a old girls saggy look Enjoy the tinkering Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 58 minutes ago, R1guy said: Always liked this bike. New colour scheme planned on plastics/tank? Nah, the paint is the only thing that a quick polish will have it as new! It's the mould on the engine paint & grips that has me baffled? Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 The ally of the engine will get more condensation over time and then mould on the condensation Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 I think the choice of paint hasn't helped. I've used other Matt Black engine paint that was quite dark & has given no trouble, but this one is more grey & hasn't held up so well. Not a clue what make either were as i've binned the empty cans! Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Any recco's then for next engine paint? Did a search for the old VHT make, but everyone uses them letters to describe their version! Quote Link to comment
saffa Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I know the feeling ...both mine have been stood for 3 or 4 years. ET has got bubbles under the paint on the tank where pin holes have come through. Both covered in crud. Quote Link to comment
RickC Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Rick, Would you consider VHT Gloss Black? S100 Engine Brighter or inox seems to keep it looking good. Cheers, Rick Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Definitely not Gloss, original Yosh builds were always flat/matt black 1 Quote Link to comment
Rustynail Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 I just used halfords VHT matt black for this one, the finish turned out great 2 Quote Link to comment
Rsvfletch Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Halfords satin black has been on for 10 years now. Once it’s baked on plaster it with WD40! Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 More stripdown (between new carpet & windows fitted) this bike is in a right mess! 1 Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) Methinks so it's more "period" & i use that term loosely, i'm considering swapping out the front end for a B12 one. Only things i need is headstock bearing swap(s) & number(s) of them. Preferred ABM top yoke or risers to fit std yoke to take the Fatbars i have already, 4 pot 90mm calipers & a speedo worm drive. Edited August 17, 2019 by CockneyRick Quote Link to comment
CockneyRick Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 4:33 PM, Rustynail said: This is the exact colour/finish i want 1 Quote Link to comment
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