Thanks mate and yes the oven is safe for now. I need to get crankcase bearings out soon and will sneak them in there. So when she goes out to do the shopping...... I'm doing some cooking !
Just finished watching the 12 episodes. Lookin’ real good. Have picked up some real handy info. Now I’ll be able to get my old plastics looking like new. Have been agonising over that for quite a while and tried all sorts of tricks. Think I’ll just get some of that stuff you were using. Cheers. Looking forward to the next episode.
Jim from superbike surgeon washes parts after he blasts parts, but then goes and puts compressed to blow them off under water, and although thoroughly cleaned he still finds media in the bottom of the tank once done. The idea is that the remaining media is suspended in the water rather than trapped on the part even after he cleans it at least twice prior to using the water tank and air. Look him up, the video was on the GSXR engine rebuild series. Worth the watch
Its soo nice and the fella Darrell does a great job of it. This bike will be pretty special when its done I hope. Seems that a good bead blast, then vapour blast is the go. Straight for the vapour blast is very time consuming. The heads had soda blast, bead blast then vapour blasted......... epic mission !
Hi Errol. I ended up getting everything cadmium plated as that is supposed to to be what was used from the factory (not zinc like I also thought). The bloke who deals with a lot of this kind of thing recommended that I cook them at 300F for about 5 hrs. This dries the bolts out and stops them from becoming brittle apparently. It is all new to me and that was what was recommended to do.
TURBOBIKE I thought cadmium plating was a thing of the past. I had a lot of stuff cad plated for an old triumph I restored years ago. Also didn’t know it could be done in yellow. Can you tell me where you got it done coz I recon I’ll be looking to get some done at some point. I believe it last longer than zinc.
I know man I promise I haven't given up on it. I think once the motor is back together on the 900ss I will fire up the kwaka again. I do want to ride it on that bike run that I missed out on last year. I better keep going on it or it will need another rebuild by the time I get back to it ! Definitely not given up on it but mate !
Why did you take the plastic shields out of those bearings? To pack them with grease? Did you replace those plastic shields before finishing the installation or leave them off? Thanks! Really enjoying this series.
Hi Chris, I just copied what the bikes bearings had from standard. I didn't pack them with grease as they are fed with oil from engine. Also I have left the covers off except for the one in the cam support plate.
@@turbobike749 Excellent! Thanks for the information! I didn't realize those bearing would get a supply of oil. That all makes sense now. Thanks again!
Thought the same but you can see the oil ports in the housings in some of the shots.... normally would pack them all and replace myself but great info Patto :)
I don’t know why you use a screw to clean out the threaded holes when a Tap is designed just for that purpose, you risk galling the threads verses cleaning them out.
Todd, AWESOME WORK. Bravo Zulu Sandgroper
Thanks Ron. Feels like my wheels are spinning a bit, but it its progressing mate
Nice use of the hammers Todd . It’s looking good and starting to take shape. Good to see you using the heat gun and not the wife’s oven..!
Thanks mate and yes the oven is safe for now. I need to get crankcase bearings out soon and will sneak them in there.
So when she goes out to do the shopping...... I'm doing some cooking !
Outstanding work on those clocks. This clip is Designer approved.
Thanks for always commenting mate. Its meant to help the channel grow so it is much appreciated. Yep the clocks look way better !
Looking Awesome
Thank you! Cheers Ian !
Great update congrats
Looking nice hey mate !
Just finished watching the 12 episodes. Lookin’ real good. Have picked up some real handy info. Now I’ll be able to get my old plastics looking like new. Have been agonising over that for quite a while and tried all sorts of tricks. Think I’ll just get some of that stuff you were using. Cheers. Looking forward to the next episode.
Thanks for always commenting Errol. Yes that plastic stuff seemed to be quite good. Looks nice and fresh now.
Jim from superbike surgeon washes parts after he blasts parts, but then goes and puts compressed to blow them off under water, and although thoroughly cleaned he still finds media in the bottom of the tank once done. The idea is that the remaining media is suspended in the water rather than trapped on the part even after he cleans it at least twice prior to using the water tank and air. Look him up, the video was on the GSXR engine rebuild series. Worth the watch
Gauges look brilliant
They did come out pretty cool hey !
The rebuild continues mate, looking good. Very time consuming but the end result will be sensational. 👍😄
Sure does take some time Dave. Will be a nice ride when its done.Thanks man and see ya soon mate.
Nice work
Keep these vids coming! You're going to need a half faring so you can show off that engine once its back together.
Glad that you are liking it James. Should look nice for sure !
Beautiful!
Its soo much nicer than before. I will do some more work over the week end I think.
Great video as ever!😀
Glad you enjoyed it Rob!
Man the vapor blasting looks like the way to go. I’m going to check and see if there’s a small unit to do that at home.
Its soo nice and the fella Darrell does a great job of it. This bike will be pretty special when its done I hope. Seems that a good bead blast, then vapour blast is the go.
Straight for the vapour blast is very time consuming.
The heads had soda blast, bead blast then vapour blasted......... epic mission !
@@turbobike749 long process but looks amazing
Hey Todd, these videos are so inspiring!!
I'm thinking that the slightly neglected R65 BM needs similar attention!!
Haha yep,,, strip it into 1,000,000 bits and allow a couple of thousand hrs and go for it mate !
Nice !
Cheers Jason and I'm glad that you like it mate !
Maestro podría ayudarme con algunas consultas técnicas sobre el Motor Ducati? Desde Argentina 🇦🇷
Hey Todd. Been meaning to ask why you cooked the yellow zinc plating.
Hi Errol. I ended up getting everything cadmium plated as that is supposed to to be what was used from the factory (not zinc like I also thought). The bloke who deals with a lot of this kind of thing recommended that I cook them at 300F for about 5 hrs. This dries the bolts out and stops them from becoming brittle apparently. It is all new to me and that was what was recommended to do.
TURBOBIKE I thought cadmium plating was a thing of the past. I had a lot of stuff cad plated for an old triumph I restored years ago. Also didn’t know it could be done in yellow. Can you tell me where you got it done coz I recon I’ll be looking to get some done at some point. I believe it last longer than zinc.
I had it done by a company in Perth Western Australia called Ultrachrome .
They can colour it to a sample bolt that you supply them.
What happend to the ZXR Turbo project??? You didn't gave up on that I hope.
asking the important questions!
I know man I promise I haven't given up on it. I think once the motor is back together on the 900ss I will fire up the kwaka again. I do want to ride it on that bike run that I missed out on last year. I better keep going on it or it will need another rebuild by the time I get back to it !
Definitely not given up on it but mate !
Hahaha yep the tough questions are being asked :)
Why did you take the plastic shields out of those bearings? To pack them with grease? Did you replace those plastic shields before finishing the installation or leave them off? Thanks! Really enjoying this series.
Hi Chris, I just copied what the bikes bearings had from standard. I didn't pack them with grease as they are fed with oil from engine. Also I have left the covers off except for the one in the cam support plate.
@@turbobike749 Excellent! Thanks for the information! I didn't realize those bearing would get a supply of oil. That all makes sense now. Thanks again!
Thought the same but you can see the oil ports in the housings in some of the shots.... normally would pack them all and replace myself but great info Patto :)
I don’t know why you use a screw to clean out the threaded holes when a Tap is designed just for that purpose, you risk galling the threads verses cleaning them out.
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@@turbobike749 Great stuff, Subscribed and liked. Hope everyone follows suit.
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers Chuck for the comments mate !