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Dilbert
01-01-70, 12:33 AM
I used Inox fasteners before, they're agents for some crowd.
Inox isn't a brand it's continental for Stainless Steel, lots of stuff is marked Inox including Sabatier knives and kitchen sinks.
Sorry, that should have been a Capital F.... very helpful chap called John Kemp runs the show and they're agents for Earl's braided hoses. www.inoxgrp.co.uk
Chad, 'fraid my machine's only ton and a half :( , so those pipes should do just fine!!! :lol:
well started on the @ to today stripped off all panels ,tank etc as you can see the mud from the plains has got everywhere and these pics were after a good hose down :shock:
all the bodywork is now at the sprayers ( i dropped them off to him about an hour ago) and looking forward to the end result . :D
now its time for lots of TLC , coffee, and alcohol, in times of stress :lol:
and heres the nekid lady
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1228
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1227
come on you didnt expect bare flesh did you :lol: :lol:
LaughingBob
20-11-05, 07:36 PM
Only naked thing I've seen for ages, apart from meself and the cat :cry: oh! and the wife :lol: but, then again :cry: So what's the new colour scheme or is it a big secret? LB.
Only naked thing I've seen for ages, apart from meself and the cat .Jeez Bob, what you done to the cat???? Ours always has her coat on..... :?
LaughingBob
20-11-05, 08:03 PM
My, technically, naked cat :roll: Well naked apart from the collar :lol: No pictures of the wife or me available at this time! (Thank god!)
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1229
strewth thats one mean lookin cat :shock:
as for the colour watch this space :D
strewth thats one mean lookin cat :shock:
Wouldn't like to meet that down a dark lane!!!!! Anyway what's all this talk about Nekid??? This is Nekid
http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/XL600V/Public/nekid.jpg
:lol:
ahhhh now that just bloody showing off :lol:
bet you have more bush bits than me at the end of your project :D
bet you have more bush bits than me at the end of your project :D Bush bits? Bush bits? What the fup are they :? If you mean leftovers - not a one! But I can do you a good deal on a second hand oil pump.... or a low mileage gearbox bush? Only minor imperfections :D Can't wait to see the new look AT... it's not ... pink is it?????
Maverick
22-11-05, 08:51 PM
He he he I know Chad's secret colour scheme so send SAE PM with a tenner attcahed prefferably not scanned and might let you in on it :mrgreen:
treehugger
22-11-05, 08:57 PM
Hey Maverik
I seem to be following the old thermometer around. 4 degrees - we will be wearin T shirts and shorts tomorrow, if it' that warm 8)
Does it do OOP NORTH temperatures as well? :shock:
7.9 degrees here in Kerry at present, high of 14 degrees earlier.... frost, what frost???
Maverick
22-11-05, 09:03 PM
Hi mate,
I took me ages to find the little banner as this website is so clogged up with stuff and links.
Here is the link and see if you can find the town your in
http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/index.asp
treehugger
22-11-05, 09:25 PM
Cheers Maverik
You know what they say " the bigger the boys, the bigger the toys"
Thanks again
hey guys i got a call from the paint shop today. all my gear is ready :hello1: it caught me on the hop i had better get my arse into gear
next thing caveman will call and tell me the luggage is ready
dont panic :thumbright: :mrgreen:
just a little update :)
paint work is collected from the paint shop . wow 8) .
now im waiting on a front tyre to come through , got them from busters they had the rear in stock thats been deliverd and is fitted 8)
brake pads and wheel bearing being deliverd monday . i fitted the new zorst today 8) so if all the stuff im waiting on comes through it'll be a reassembly next week.
as bits get done it feels like xmas every day at the moment :lol: :lol: :lol:
Maverick
04-12-05, 04:10 PM
Can't wait to see that painjob fitted back on the bike, it's gonna look awesome man 8)
yeh ! i put the nose cone and screen on today 8) 8) 8) 8)
just to get a taster :lol:
i feel like a kiddie in a sweet shop
Hey, c'mon Chad! Stop keeping us all on tenter hooks :( Show us the fuppin' bike man, I might want one for Christmas :lol: :lol: :lol:
i hope to have it finished by the end of this week mate :D
trust me! its doing me in and im seeing it come together :lol: :lol:
OK end of the week it is then :lol: otherwise I'll be back on the Poteen, the suspense is too much!!!!
Maverick
04-12-05, 10:32 PM
Chad stop teasing the boys and give them at least a small preview :lol: Good news is I managed to re-organise my garage the last 5 hours and can at least swing a cat in there again 8)
well done bro you can park the @ in the warm now :D
LaughingBob
05-12-05, 09:02 AM
Anyone taking bets on the new colour scheme? Yellow/pink/green gets my vote. I'll stake 10p! Any offers? LB.
Chad, what is the aim of all this? Why you doing so much work?
well i like my bikes to stand out a bit . but the previous owner had stripped of the stickers and it didnt look quite right . i had to do things like wheel bearings and head races and thing just got out of hand . :mrgreen:
mainly ive had quite a few different bikes but none have given me the grin factor of the @ so i will be keeping her for a very long time.
and in a sadistic way i love fettling :shock:
its quiet in the garage just me , tools , the bike and a beer :lol:
as long as you do it in that order and don't let the beer make you make mistakes! :D
Anyone taking bets on the new colour scheme? Yellow/pink/green gets my vote. I'll stake 10p! Any offers? LB. Pink and purple's my bet. 1 cent on that!!!!!
Anyone taking bets on the new colour scheme? Yellow/pink/green gets my vote. I'll stake 10p! Any offers? LB.
I think it will match Mavericks screen. :mrgreen:
LaughingBob
06-12-05, 09:27 AM
I could swear Mavericks screen looks luminous and from its glow I can see an image of our Lord Jesus smiling at me! LB.
Dilbert
06-12-05, 12:54 PM
My turn soon, anybody know what the best engine/ exhaust paint is, looking for a nice gloss black.
I could swear Mavericks screen looks luminous and from its glow I can see an image of our Lord Jesus smiling at me! LB. Oh ****e, that's really done it! You'll be saying He moved for you too, Hallalujah :lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: if i done it the same as maverics screen it could be seen as a danger to other road users. :shock: major retina damage :lol:
jvaughan
07-12-05, 12:04 AM
hey chad, if you want practice, you can come and help me put mine back together. Going is slow ... but I seem to be getting there!!
LaughingBob
07-12-05, 05:39 AM
I could swear Mavericks screen looks luminous and from its glow I can see an image of our Lord Jesus smiling at me! LB. Oh sh*te, that's really done it! You'll be saying He moved for you too, Hallalujah :lol:
On second thoughts it may have been the result of one to many brandy's and my own scruffy reflection in the laptop screen! :lol: LB.
Maverick
07-12-05, 02:27 PM
Hey you buggers stop dissing my screen, don't knock it before you tried it :wink:
some say he has methanol running through his veins and that his bones are made of titainium. :shock:
but only maveric can see the road through that screen 8)
you are all not worthy :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
hey chad, if you want practice, you can come and help me put mine back together. Going is slow ... but I seem to be getting there!!
jason mate if you were closer i would be there mate. as it is im stopped in my tracks at the moment waiting on the front tyre from busters , and the bits from the powder coaters :banghead:
man its frustraighting :lol:
:violent1: :violent3: :evil2: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :angry5: :angry4: :blob6: :angryfire: :cussing:
there is nothing worse the going out to the den and looking at a 98percent finished bike knowing you are waiting on a few bits to finish :roll:
oh well all good things come to those who wait :lol:
Jeez, Chad, you promised last weekend! I've been to Hemel and back for a toasted marshmallow and you STILL ain't got it back together!!! (Actually was only 10 miles away from Buncefield visiting the folks when the place blew up - thought a bomb had gone off :shock: Last time I was over was the day after the London bombing - think I should stay here!!!!)
sorry mate its the bloody powder coaters their doing my frickin head in i used a different firm this time because they promised me a one week turn around its now been over two weeks :cussing: :banghead: im going to be speaking to them again tomorrow.
its all back together bar these bits im waiting on aprox an hours work .
believe me she's looking amazing but if i show a photo at this point it will spoil the final effect bear with me mate it will be worth it :D :D :D
glad you didnt get blown up we do seem to like pirotechnics here :lol:
OK - patience is a virtue they say! I see you have braided hoses down on your wish list - considering them myself, so any ideas on a good place to get them? I used Inox fasteners before, they're agents for some crowd. Maybe I can do 'em myself - just rip a couple of hoses of the digger :lol: :lol:
OK - patience is a virtue they say! I see you have braided hoses down on your wish list - considering them myself, so any ideas on a good place to get them? I used Inox fasteners before, they're agents for some crowd. Maybe I can do 'em myself - just rip a couple of hoses of the digger :lol: :lol:
what say off a 21ton hitachi 360 main lift ram hoses :shock:
wonder what breaking power they would give :lol: :lol: :lol:
i'll look into the braided hoses to get prices ' ive got to pull the reins in at the mo because ive spent quite a bit . :wink:
will let you know what i find
Test reply.
Please ignore.
whilst we are on the subject of brakes aprox two weeks ago i decided to give mine a sort out checked the rear pads were shot so put in new pads gave the caliper a good clean up,then moved to the fronts pads ok gave the calipers a clean up all finished with a sence of satisfaction :D
imagine my suprise on saturday when i thought i'll clean out the garage went to move the bike to find the front brakes binding like a ba@#tard :shock: so i stripped the calipers off pushed the pistons out to find some grot further in and the dust cover seals totally shot. its 330pm . so i phone m+p no chance , then david silvas .closed, then called lings on01379 853213 they were very helpfull and had the parts on the shelf .the guy said the seals would be posted first thng monday for the next day :D i also phoned the powder coaters on sat and threw some grade A f@#ks into them and the promised me the bits would be done for monday so if all go's well i will be a busy boy tuesday night :lol:
watch this space :roll:
i ve just this minute finished here is a preview i will do some better pics in day light tomorrow :D :D
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1348
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Whealie
21-12-05, 07:55 PM
nice beer fridge!
No, seriously, looks like a real love job you've done there.
Whealie
the pics not very good :oops:
promise some better ones tomorrow :D
Nice job Chad! Looks real smart and you can't beat blue (unless it's black :lol: ) look forward to the rest of the pics.....
hears another just done outside but no better
will be more in daylight :lol:
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1349
Maverick
21-12-05, 08:27 PM
I like the bashplate dude, and of course the rest of the bike looks wicked mate 8)
Can they do powder coating in green..... :toothy7:
Maverick
21-12-05, 08:29 PM
You know of course those tyres are for offroading :lol:
LaughingBob
21-12-05, 08:30 PM
What no pink! :shock:
Looks great. A really smart shade of blue. Look forward to seeing some better pic's. LB.
Whealie
21-12-05, 08:32 PM
Not only does it look good but you've moved it so, presumably, it also works.
If I took my bike apart and put it back together I'd probably manage to get it reassembled with only a few bits left over.
Whealie
that looks real good. Would be nice to see it in the flesg some time but daylight pics will do for now
bmw1000uk
22-12-05, 10:49 AM
Very nice, very tastefull. I love all that!
McVicar
22-12-05, 10:58 AM
Still waiting for daylight photos of the Fridge! :lol:
Dilbert
22-12-05, 12:47 PM
Did you nick the colour from the WD40 tin? if so where's the yellow bit :lol:
Looks nice, I suppose Blue has to be almost as fast as RWB, got to be better than that common black :shock:
The bash plate looks good with the blue.
Hey Chad!
That bike is super-cool man!
Can't wait to see some more pics when you've taken them, and preferably with a bikini clad maiden sprawled across it!!
Seriously though, the quality looks very high, so how about some recommendations on your suppliers and approximate costs if thats OK with you?
I want to get my engine powdercoated in a clear laquer if this is possible, so would be happy to hear any info you have.
and finally...
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE, whatever your faith, whatever your God, whatever your bike.
Regards
Bob
wobblemonster
22-12-05, 09:29 PM
10 out of 10, orgasmic, and the best fags in the world plastered all over it-classy
fewtrees
23-12-05, 12:11 AM
Chad,
Top class job, I'm envious. I love the colour and it really reflects the spirit of the AT. Can you put your supplier details into the links page so we can all get a bike a good looking as yours?
Top job!!
i'll get that sorted meanwhile hears some more pics :lol:
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1386
:mrgreen:
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1385
:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1382
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1376
:mrgreen: :cyclops:
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1384
8) 8) :lol: man this bike makes me grin even more now every time i look at it i've got more teeth than a ferrari gearbox :lol: :lol:
Carport
23-12-05, 11:21 AM
Stunning mate! Well done, you must be well chuffed.
Looking at yours has just about made my mind up to have the bash plate powder-coated.
Looks wicked :D
Dilbert
23-12-05, 03:52 PM
Chad
That's a really nice shiny blue, looks much better in the daylight, what paint did you use for the plastics, ordinary car spray tins? any primer? or was it done "professionally"?
Thinking of getting my tank powdercaoted white as a base then painting over it anybody know if I need a special paint for this?
the paint was done by a mate that works in a ford body shop . the colour is the one that fords use on the ST220 it is a stunning colour im really pleased with it. :D
if you went for gloss powdercoating you wouldnt need to coat it because if the companys good the finish is excellent . i used a different company to my usaul one because they said they could do it quicker big mistake i ended up waiting 3 weeks :twisted:
the place ive used in the past is called vulcans and the finish of their work is excellent. the finish i've gone for on theseparts is satin black and its bloody loverly. also you can have a choice of around 80 different colours.
these places bake the powder coating at very high temperatures so i dont know how that would affect a fuel tank :scratch:
Dilbert
23-12-05, 04:43 PM
I would be powdercaoting the tank to get a background colour and then painting red and blue stripes to bring it back to (something like) the original colour scheme.
Yes high temp could affect the tank, but then again so could the shot blasting to clean it up to start off with, I used to get a lot of powder coating done on sheet metal at the company I worked at, we never had much of a problem with distortion from either process, just need to make sure it's well and truly empty and free from vapour before it goes near the gas oven!
Dilbert
23-12-05, 04:47 PM
Some cars and bikes have a Manchester reg round here along the lines of X???MEN, now you would have to paint that black all over, with maybe claw marks down the petrol tank :lol:
i think the only problem you would have is if your over laying stripes is the rubbing down process in that area. a good sprayer would be able to do this in normal paint give me a few minutes and i will post a pic of my last bike to give you an idea :D
have a look at this :D
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1388
these stripes go from the front over to the back this was by the same sprayer 8) he laid the white pearlecent coat down first then masked out the stripes and laid on the blue :D
did you notice its the same as the @ i loved it so much i had to have it again :lol:
Dilbert
23-12-05, 05:17 PM
Sweet...and yes it's a nice blue, I know about rubbing down and prep' for the second colour, just wanted to see if there are any problems with paint over powdercoat (adhesion/ thermal expansion/ chemical compatibility).
I also want to paint at least part of the engine gloss black, any recommendations on paint type?
depending on if you do it yourself i think that dare i say this name(halfords) :shock: do a high temp paint but i dont know if it comes in a range of colours. but i think that 2pac paint has quite a high resistance to tempature any way. im not sure if powder coating is suitable for engine parts cases etc because of getting a good clean finish on the edges of the mating surfaces :? it would be interesting to find out though :D
Chad, it's a beaut! Worth waitng for :wink: Did you do anything to the engine? or was that pretty clean already? Make sure you don't get it dirty now :lol: :lol:
Chad, it's a beaut! Worth waitng for :wink: Did you do anything to the engine? or was that pretty clean already? Make sure you don't get it dirty now :lol: :lol:
nah it was very clean to start with ask maveric the first time he saw it he nearly fell over :lol: mind you though it was standing next to his rough and ready dirty girl :shock:
Maverick
24-12-05, 06:06 PM
Chad nice work mate, it looks very cool. I am now really tempted to redo my AT in a slight brown mud tint with a hint of green grass stripes on the sides :lol:
Seriously think I am going to look at going full on black :shock: Ok maybe a nice white Dakar sticker and a smoked screen to top it off :lol:
ive got that givi smoked screen you can have it as a chrissy present :D save yourself a few quid and put the monie on another part of the bike 8)
Maverick
24-12-05, 06:14 PM
ive got that givi smoked screen you can have it as a chrissy present :D save yourself a few quid and put the monie on another part of the bike 8)
Wohooo seriously your wicked dude :mrgreen: I think most of the money will be going on cleaning it :? Will pop around next week to get some details and maybe take some full size shots with my slr 8)
fw600vj
24-12-05, 10:28 PM
Hi Chad where did you get the Dakar sticker from and how much?.fw600vj
Eugen1 got one made in Belfast. I was just thinking i might get one myself.
I'm thinking of getting an xrv.org.uk one made up. Nothing fancy, just the letters really.
Not sure where it'll go yet though :)
HelmetHair
09-01-06, 02:07 PM
very nice, worth the effort!
I see X125 on the A40 about once aweek..
Hi Chad where did you get the Dakar sticker from and how much?.fw600vj
check in the links ive put it in there , morgandesigns :D
fw600vj
09-01-06, 10:57 PM
Hi Chad i got one made at Nice-bike.co.uk .Simon nice-bike is at 41 new road Carradore he is there monday to Friday and most evenings and Saturday.Mobile Number 07710010065. If you tell him the guy who got the Dakar sticker and Bridgestones stickers last week he will know me. Cie i got the XRV.ORG.UK STICKERS made for my Panniers one inch high about twelve inches long. There is a photo in the picture gallery on page one at the minute.fw600vj
franics have you got a picture of the Dakar sticker on your bike? How much was it?
fw600vj
10-01-06, 10:35 PM
Hi Simon i was charged £10 for the Dakar sticker and two bridgestone stickers for the panniers , They are on page one in the picture gallery. fw600vj 8)
Thanks Francis. i might just have to go and get one of those dakar stickers for the @.
Whealie
11-01-06, 09:47 AM
i might just have to go and get one of those dakar stickers for the @.
Pick me one up, plus a couple of the www.xrv.org.uk ones and post them to me and I'll send you the dosh.
Whealie
ok whealie i'll give him a call and let you know.
i might just have to go and get one of those dakar stickers for the @.
Pick me one up, plus a couple of the www.xrv.org.uk ones and post them to me and I'll send you the dosh.
Whealie
ok so i phoned them and have asked them to make me some so i'll PM you when i get them and get your address. I asked for one Dakar and 2 WWW.XRV.ORG.UK stickers for you.
Whealie
11-01-06, 12:32 PM
Magic.
If you want, I can transfer the money direct into your bank account or post one of those old fashioned cheque things.
Just need to get my alu boxes sorted now to put the stickers on.
Whealie
Magic.
If you want, I can transfer the money direct into your bank account or post one of those old fashioned cheque things.
Just need to get my alu boxes sorted now to put the stickers on.
Whealie
When i PM you you can just send me the cheque if thats ok. I don't mind though. I'll just have to wait until he has them done.
Hang on I missed all this!
Someone's getting www.xrv.org.uk stickers made up?
If so I'll fund a load getting made up so that we can sell them via the site.
Who's organised them thus far, is it you Simon?
If so we'll talk via email.
Whealie
11-01-06, 03:59 PM
If so I'll fund a load getting made up so that we can sell them via the site
Makes more sense that way. I'll happily pay whoever.
Any pics of what they look like anywhere?
make sure you get a price from morgandesigns as well he might give a good price as he's a big fan of the AT :D
fw600vj
11-01-06, 09:27 PM
Hi DaveS pictures on page 1 in the picture gallery.fw600vj 8)
Got it.....
http://www.xrv.org.uk/getimage.php?id=1460
I like that! Is this an item for the shop?
Theoretically yes.
Might need some black lettering though as I'm not sure white would show up on the Alu boes that I have.
Watch this space though.
Dilbert
12-01-06, 01:03 PM
what happened to the dot after the WWW, sorry I'll get back to work shall I :lol:
what happened to the dot after the WWW, sorry I'll get back to work shall I :lol:
yeh get that sorted and i'll have a set in black :lol:
Perhaps there's a national shortage of dots?
It could be a serious problem what would the world come to with no punctuation anywhere we would be in absolute chaos and the whole world would come to and end ill get my coat
all that in one breathe :shock: WOW :lol:
fw600vj
12-01-06, 10:49 PM
Ahh so that is why i could notice the difference when going through left and right bends . The left hand bends dropped in quicker than normal, Just amazing what a missing dot does to the handleing.Okay you have had your fun WHO has it . fw600vj :oops: :oops:
Whealie
13-01-06, 10:17 AM
what would the world come to with no punctuation
Funny enough, the site's spellchecker ignores punctuation. Write I'd and it sees only id, write I'm and it sees only im (and suggests Iamb).
Perhaps the spell checker has stolen the punctuation.
These computery things are taking over the world you know!
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