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Messages - Valentinik
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« on: August 13, 2016, 10:28:55 PM »
Thanks mark, the only other colour I'd have gone for was to match the tank but I don't think the colour I've chosen is available.
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« on: August 12, 2016, 06:27:49 PM »
It's looking good what colour spokes you going for
Thanks, the spokes will be satin black also. It's probably a bit too much black for some tastes but I've never really been a fan of shiny things like chrome, stainless etc. So I'm trying to limit the amount used to bolt heads etc. Mike
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« on: August 11, 2016, 09:28:48 PM »
The tyres and new wheel bearing arrived today. I got on with pressing the bearings in so I can take the wheels to be built up at the weekend. 
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« on: August 10, 2016, 09:21:28 PM »
I took the tank to a friend today who is the paint shop manager for a very large dustbin lorry manufacturer as he offered to paint the tank for me.
I try to do as much of the work myself and to learn new skills as I go. However, the equipment he's got to use will undoubtedly give a better result than me doing the job myself.
The colour I've chosen may not be to everyone's taste but I'm hoping it will suit the style I'm going for.
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« on: August 10, 2016, 09:15:12 PM »
Thanks, I think I did like the look of the bolt head being the same colour as the case in this instance. For the less (torque) critical bolts I was planning on using stainless cap heads where I can. (Covers,engine mounts,etc).
You are correct, the gear shaft seal was missing when I took the picture but it's been installed now. Along with fitting the Pistons to the rods.
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« on: August 09, 2016, 09:51:57 PM »
I also collected the remainder of the parts from powdercoat  I've also ordered the tyres for the wheels so hopefully will drop the wheels off to be built with new spokes at the weekend.
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« on: August 09, 2016, 09:49:45 PM »
Thanks oddjob. Over the weekend I got the engine bits painted and baked in my home made oven.  
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« on: August 09, 2016, 09:41:33 PM »
Thanks for the help oddjob, I went with the 3.50 rear.
Thanks
Mike
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« on: August 09, 2016, 07:05:23 AM »
Thanks oddjob. The front rim is 1.85 x 19 and the rear is 1.85 x 18. They're the original spoked rims
The front tyre I found was 3.25. Would the 3.50 rear tyre match with this? I quite like the narrower look but I don't know it is too narrow for the bike?
Sorry if these are simple questions, I'm still learning as I go along
Thanks
Mike
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« on: August 08, 2016, 10:31:08 PM »
I'm about to order the tyres for my 550k3. I like the classic look tyres so have decided to go for metzelers. Me11 on the front and me77 on the rear.
Which tyre size would be preferred for the rear. I have the choice of 4.0 x18 64 H which I presume is tubeless or 3.50 x 18 56 S.
Is the 3.5 tyre wide enough for the rear? Also, would the tube tyre be better than the tubeless or can tubeless tyres be fitted with tubes?
Thanks
Mike
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« on: July 31, 2016, 10:07:02 AM »
Thanks Bryan, I did look at that and double checked the pin was located and that everything moves as it should. I've also got a picture of it like this before I stripped it down:  Mike
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« on: July 30, 2016, 10:39:49 PM »
My oil seal arrived today so I got on with building the engine cases back up. I got both cases mounted together and the primary installed:  I have also installed the gear shift:  A concern I have though is, there seem to be 2 small issues with the casting either side of the shaft, shown in this picture. Is this something I need to be concerned about?  Mike
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« on: July 29, 2016, 10:18:17 PM »
I've had the pan powder coated black so that the underside doesn't need to be upholstered and you have access to the bolts. I will be bolting all the electrical items to the underside of the pan anyway
Mike
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« on: July 19, 2016, 07:15:43 PM »
Here's a few pictures, if there's anything more specific you want taking, just let me know.   Mike
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« on: July 19, 2016, 03:59:43 PM »
I can weld aluminium but mine was a flat piece that I then put a bend in to suit the kick up of the frame section. I used rivnuts into the aluminium plate and then welded 2 flat pieces of steel across the frame for the bolts to go into. I'd planning on using more rivnuts to hold all of the electrical items to the underside of the pan too.
If you want any specific pictures of mine just let me know and j can take some.
Mike
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