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Offline Laverdaroo

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« Reply #1230 on: April 23, 2023, 06:36:32 PM »
Nice one, cheers Johnny


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« Reply #1231 on: April 23, 2023, 06:59:47 PM »
I've still got the remains of the 500 four badge I stole the F out of in front of me Roo, looking at it and I think it may be possible to make a 550 Four badge out of 2 badges by cutting out the centre 0 and fitting a 5 off another badge.

If I could find my spare scrap badges I'd give it a go.
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« Reply #1232 on: April 23, 2023, 07:04:32 PM »
I’m sorted for the side panel badges Ken, I’m working on the rear mudguard and rather than get a decal  I was looking at one of those for for under the rear lamp but just wanted some sizes so I could cut some cardboard out and have a look.


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« Reply #1233 on: April 24, 2023, 07:48:35 PM »
After prep at the weekend, two layers of gloss on after prep, two coats of clear Togo on this and the rear mudguard. Any recommendations on aerosol 2k clear laquer that’s not extortionate?
I’ve got normal clear and might use that but if there’s anything better out there happy to have a go.

Cheers


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« Reply #1234 on: April 24, 2023, 07:48:58 PM »



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« Reply #1235 on: April 24, 2023, 07:56:05 PM »
Zinc plated bits arrived today, cheers Roo.
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« Reply #1236 on: April 24, 2023, 09:03:45 PM »
Oh aye. That’s smart. Did you paint it yerself?
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« Reply #1237 on: April 24, 2023, 09:11:53 PM »
The only problem with those hose clamps Roo is that if you're using braided steel lines they don't exactly fit them. The rubber lines are much thicker and sit snug in those but braided don't.

I intend to reduce the hole in mine so they fit better.
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« Reply #1238 on: April 25, 2023, 12:46:07 AM »
I've overcome thst buy aquiring some from my contact at HEL who fit them on the VFR set up. They fit the hoops on the mudguard and are a really nice fit with a bit of initial fiddling to get them sited. I was lookig at a spare set up I had and had a lightbulb moment which saved reducing anything to fit. Seemed to be thep ath of least resistance.
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« Reply #1239 on: April 25, 2023, 02:52:58 AM »
Post a pic of these magical pieces Roo, I may be able to blag a pair from my contact at HEL before they ship my brake lines for the 1300.
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« Reply #1240 on: April 25, 2023, 08:10:25 PM »
Forgot before I went out but found these in the net, HEL DO em on loads of kits described as rubber gromits.

Just describe em to the chap on the phone, they’ll sort you out as only a LCI to them.


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« Reply #1241 on: April 26, 2023, 08:38:03 AM »
Roo, could you send me the details of the twin disc line set up you are using please?
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Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #1242 on: April 26, 2023, 09:17:07 AM »
Roo, Have you tried refinish systems in Yeovil for the 2k lacquer spray cans. Reasonably priced unless you want colour matched 2k cans!!
Matt

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« Reply #1243 on: April 26, 2023, 07:18:37 PM »
No not yet only because I haven’t had anything to get down there for. Trying to reign it in as haven’t had much work and gonna be off line for the next couple of weeks, my op’s Friday

I was going to rely on post as I won’t be going out in the next 14 days. Not looking like bloody steptoe


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1977 CB400F (the last money pit!) 'Chewy'
1998 Ducati 748\853 conversion(sold :()
1980 ish CB750KZ in a billion bits (need to get rid, anybody want one?))

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Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #1244 on: April 26, 2023, 07:24:39 PM »
Best of luck with the op🤞
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