Author Topic: Custard TLC (Read 14604 times)

Locky · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2014, 11:00:33 »

Nice man boobs Diver

mr_diver · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2014, 11:31:40 »

no lifting my skirt Andy!

Fat Rat · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2014, 14:11:52 »

What happens in the Man Cave stays in the Man Cave

Fat Rat · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2014, 14:23:41 »

I had a very therapeutic evening yesterday, cleaning anything that stood still and then removing bolts, greasing (where appropriate) and replacing.

I also painted the frame.

Today, more cleaning and painting.

Removal of smiley face and snail decals (just a quick recommendation, Halfords rubbing paste is good stuff)

Locky · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2014, 17:49:38 »

Looking good Rat

should look quite tidy when finished.

Jacko · « **Reply #25 on:** July 19, 2014, 18:04:34 »

You don't mess about do you. Valves should be fun, more pics of that please.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #26 on:** July 19, 2014, 20:18:52 »

I wasn't looking forward to tackling the quality paint finish that we have come to expect from Suzuki

Once I started though, it became a mission.

Lots (and lots) of prep.

Both the Clutch Cover and Water Pump Housing with two coats of Etch Primer

Mr B · « **Reply #27 on:** July 20, 2014, 01:12:41 »

Looking good mate.
If you need cheap "sky hooks" and are near to any building sites...armored cable outer shielding is great. I rob it from skips, luckily we've just had a 11kV main replaced at work and have a few years worth

Shebee · « **Reply #28 on:** July 20, 2014, 09:44:59 »

Nice to see the resurrection in progress... Slight jealousy on your workshop size from here!

Fat Rat · « **Reply #29 on:** July 20, 2014, 18:37:19 »

My lovely assistant came round today (she had more facial hair than I remembered)

We set about checking Valve clearances and it looks like I need to go shopping for Shims (one cylinder is out of spec. on both inlet and outlet).

Then (using Jen's Toothbrush) Diver set about cleaning up all of the Calipers in readiness to change the fluid front and back

Of course we didn't pose for this shot

After bleeding all the brakes we set about the front Sprocket Cover and cleaning the Clutch Cylinder etc. in readiness for the Clutch returning from Sharealike next week

Thanks for the help Diver

mr_diver · « **Reply #30 on:** July 20, 2014, 18:43:16 »

no worries mate.

As I said I enjoy working on bikes, and thanks for breakfast and the decals.

Jen almost wet herself when she saw the close-up of me.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #31 on:** July 20, 2014, 20:47:48 »

I finished the day with a bit of painting.

Genuine ~~Halfords Silver Wheel Paint~~ Suzuki Engine Paint

(Clear coat to go on tomorrow).

Juvecu · « **Reply #32 on:** July 20, 2014, 23:01:58 »

I see the Vee has the cams running on gears instead of the chain driving the cams like on the 650. That makes changing shims a lot easier on the Vee than on the Wee then.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #33 on:** July 21, 2014, 17:37:27 »

Clear coat applied to the Clutch Cover & Water Pump housing.

Things will slow down a little now as John Sharealike has had the audacity to take a holiday

Fat Rat · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2014, 12:50:47 »

Given John Sharealike's outrageous decision to take a holiday this year

I am twiddling my thumbs a bit.

So..

Every connector in the loom opened, cleaned and sealed.

Exhausts off for a clean and paint..

Jacko · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2014, 19:44:44 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

I see the Vee has the cams running on gears instead of the chain driving the cams like on the 650. That makes changing shims a lot easier on the Vee than on the Wee then.

Yes, easy street. Even easier if you mark the cogs before you pop them off. I know they have marks that you line up with this and that and have punch marks or whatever, but, seriously, mark them up.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2014, 21:50:40 »

I shall mark them up

SimonW · « **Reply #37 on:** July 24, 2014, 22:51:12 »

So just to recap, to make sure I've got this right, you need to make your mark before you pop your cogs? There you go, the whole meaning of life encapsulated in a Vstrom engine stripdown. Perfect.

tallpaul · « **Reply #38 on:** July 25, 2014, 08:10:53 »

Nice one Simon. It all makes perfect sense now!

Fat Rat · « **Reply #39 on:** July 27, 2014, 21:38:39 »

Treasure

I decided to replace the Clutch & Water Pump cover fasteners for Stainless.