PROJECT 1100

SHIM CHART

 

New work stand from a GTR 1000, all the brackets had been cut off, had to build all new.

 

Frame painted.

 

That's how my frame sits right now. I was wondering if I should remove the lower triple tree before painting. How did you go about getting the swingarm out?

 

Rudie; We covered swingarms already. The bigger (shaft-driven) bikes have real bearings and it just comes apart. Your 550 has nylon bushings and a spacer that you will likely destroy when removing them. Leave yours in, or be prepared to replace some parts.

 

Rudie, the steering head was removed & painted separately.

 

I am amazed at how fast your projects go Wiz. Just one question, do you have a day job or is restoring bikes your day job?

 

Bike restos' are just a hobby, my real job is trying to keep the wife happy....

 

Front wheel finished

 

Hi Wiz, frame came up a treat , what paint did you use on it ?

cheers, Murray

 

Hi Murray, I have taken to using ready mixed acrylic for basic colours, from the auto paint store, it has a good cover & a deep shine. I'm using VHT caliper paint on some parts, but I have to wait until the wife is out to bake them.

 

Brake parts past their best.

 

Brake parts painted & baked.

 

Swing arm & final drive complete.

 

you better be putting some chrome acorn nuts on that differential

 

Did you notice how bad the Wiz's hands were shaking in dread of the wife's sudden return when he photographed the freshly baked brake components?

 

You picked up on that Fitz, I baked them in the middle of the night & was dreading what sort of smell there would be...........

 

What, the 4 that hold the swing arm to the f/drive ?

 

Them's the ones.

Being forward-facing, using acorn nuts is a better idea anyway.

 

Good luck finding those acorn nuts, they are 10mm x 1.25 fine thread. It took me a year to find some in stainless, but I got them. I had to buy 100 of them and they were not cheap but they made the difference in looks.