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2536
« on: November 23, 2022, 03:30:58 PM »
550F shouldn't have a generator cover plate, the 500 got it, the 550 got a embossed cover with the Honda logo engraved into the metal. Not a problem, either will work, just info so you know.
2537
« on: November 22, 2022, 01:05:46 PM »
2538
« on: November 22, 2022, 12:59:21 PM »
First a new exhaust system, now he wants natural light in Orkney, Jesus Ian you're asking for a bit much these days 
2539
« on: November 22, 2022, 12:57:01 PM »
New chrome shrouds Paul or replated?. If the latter they've done a superb job as they were bloody far gone and really pitted. I'd imagine Prestige if that's the case.
2540
« on: November 21, 2022, 09:13:06 PM »
Exhaust, only if you're extremely lucky or know someone who's got one stored in a loft somewhere. Rarer than rocking horse poo.
2541
« on: November 20, 2022, 08:46:59 PM »
Rotor cover now completely sanded down to 1000 grit. Ready for polishing. Not sure when I'll have a day or 2 of polishing, need the weather and to feel in the mood. Dirty job, look like a coal miner afterwards.. Front. The only place any pits are left is about 9.47 and 11.55. Both under the cover so not important.  Sides. Tried to do the same angles as the original pic so you can compare between the damage and the finished article.    
2542
« on: November 20, 2022, 08:36:15 PM »
If that picture (avatar) is you then you remind me a lot of Jeff Daniels, Dumb and Dumber fame.
2543
« on: November 20, 2022, 08:35:16 PM »
I know that DR but I know it's there and that's enough for me. I hate having to remove stuff just to get to other stuff, especially if the offending part wasn't meant to be there in the first place. Just the way I am.
2544
« on: November 20, 2022, 08:31:42 PM »
The side stand one has a 17mm head, the front torque arm bolt has a 14mm head IIRC.
I may ask Max to make me a side stand bolt for mine but slightly different, you may want to hang on and see what it looks like before buying one.
2545
« on: November 20, 2022, 05:58:33 PM »
I get loads of ideas like that Roo, I have that sort of mind I think. I successfully did it on one set of ears but any that have reinforcing rings won't do it, I had to think of another way to do them. Just thought of something the other day and was scouring Ebay for the part I need to buy but then thought of another way using some stuff I already have that was basically scrap. I'll test the theory soon.
Rotor cover coming on, sanded down to 400 now. Just got 800 and then 1000 and that will do I reckon. Looking at it I'd say it will be a fantastic finish when polished, as good as chrome I reckon.
2546
« on: November 20, 2022, 05:54:52 PM »
Mine doesn't seem to settle on any figure, goes all over the place. Used it when trying to de-chrome some parts. Not tried do the opposite way as yet.
2547
« on: November 20, 2022, 05:53:29 PM »
Try fitting a rear footrest pin in there Ted, if it rattles around then the ones available on Ebay will do the same.
2548
« on: November 20, 2022, 05:14:21 PM »
It might be easier DR but TBH it looks shite, like you couldn't be bothered to do a decent job of locating it. As mine is also going onto the battery tray it's also using the rubber mounting system to stop vibrations. I'd imagine TBH the battery moves more than the tray, it's the heaviest part.
2549
« on: November 20, 2022, 02:34:08 PM »
I hate to say this to you now Roo but my new secret weapon tools would probably have been ideal for that job.
Good result though, the better they are going into the chromers the cheaper they charge and the better the end result is in my experience.
Just done a set of handlebars, reasonable amount of pitting, like you get on bars, as you can't seem to find OE bars anymore it's vital we look after the ones still around. They have turned out pretty good, took me some time to do them as you'll have found, steel parts are so much harder to do than the alloy ones.
Getting a few more steel parts ready and then off for a run to the chromers. Grab rail is turning out a real PITA.
I've also got an idea on how to get dents out of the back of fork ear tubes, for some reason they get dented there on a regular basis, even got a NOS with a small dent there. Trying it on a 550F1 ear where it's clearly been in an accident and the bracket part got pushed back and really dented the tube. Gonna see if I can get that out. Will help others if it works I reckon, can't just be me with damage like that.
Keep up the good work.
2550
« on: November 20, 2022, 02:21:51 PM »
I did ask Mark about removing the 2 screws that hold the box the unit comes in and using those screws to attach a steel plate to so I could then attach the plate to the back of the battery tray and hang it off there. He said it would be just fine doing that.
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