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Teds new project a CB500 K1 mostly version 0.5 circa 1972.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I collected the wheels from CWC - happy with the wheels and the left side rear sprocket carrier hub part all powder coated in a sort of chrome / alloy finish similar to my 400.
I will post some photos up later - my only disappointment was the rear brake hub that was a less than a perfect finish having a few spots & small pimples. I had what I thought was a quite defensive discussion with one of the Guys who basically said on 50 year old alloy it was the best they could do due to an issue called "Gassing" when powder coating.
In reality when the exhausts are fitted it might not be too visible - it just spoilt an otherwise good outcome.
Matt_Harrington:
Isn't that because the heated it a little too much? My powder coating guy re-did my Guzzi wheels (which looked fine to me!) without me even asking. He said that the pimples / spots were because the oven temp was a little high.
Laverda Dave:
At least you have got them back Ted and can now continue the build. I had my hubs painted with Ford Silver Fox. The wheel builder took less than 24 hours to lace them up. Just waiting for my tyres now from Demon Tweaks, I bought a pair of Pirelli City Demons, they are on special offer at the moment with a 45% discount. If I could get into my bank app I would tell you how much I paid but the app is on my waterlogged phone! I know the two tyres, two pirelli inner tubes and two rim tapes cost less than £200 so maybe worth a look if you haven't bought the tyres yet.
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Thanks Dave - I had them fit the Tyres & Tubes as well - Dunlop K70's my rims are a tad wider than standard same as the rusted ones I replaced.
19 x 1.85 & 18 x 2.15.
Johnny4428:
--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on March 16, 2024, 11:11:17 AM ---At least you have got them back Ted and can now continue the build. I had my hubs painted with Ford Silver Fox. The wheel builder took less than 24 hours to lace them up. Just waiting for my tyres now from Demon Tweaks, I bought a pair of Pirelli City Demons, they are on special offer at the moment with a 45% discount. If I could get into my bank app I would tell you how much I paid but the app is on my waterlogged phone! I know the two tyres, two pirelli inner tubes and two rim tapes cost less than £200 so maybe worth a look if you haven't bought the tyres yet.
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Waterlogged phone?? Cmon give us a laugh!😜
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