At Last......Putting it back together

[500bernie]

Thanks Dan,
Guess what I will be doing tonight.
Cheers
Bernie

[Binetta Steve]

The number of hours that went into getting that finish (especially on the head and barrels) well my excuse is "I caught the ocd off the missus".
I saw the finish on Headcoats billet head and thought I want mine shinier!

I had no idea how hard it would be, but I am glad I did it

Thanks for the comments

When Martin was working on my engine, he could only see with one eye following an injury somewhat compared to looking at an eclipse of the sun through a telescope.
Some say he woke in the night and using a head torch walked into the kitchen only to see Bernie's engine "............the rest is history

[Top-shaggy]

Some say he woke in the night and using a head torch walked into the kitchen only to see Bernie's engine "............the rest is history

R Whites Lemonadeeeeee ... I'm a secret Lemonade drinker....

[500bernie]

Just finished the Southern Comfort

I was going to put all my NOS engine casings on and the NOS bottom exhaust bracket on, but I think it can wait until tomorrow

[500bernie]

Hi Guys
Are these the correct exhaust gaskets, they look really small

[KR-1R]

... theyre muffler/silencer gaskets for the tail pipe

you need 11009-1922 for cylinders

... bet that carpet could tell a few tales

[500bernie]

Thanks Danny I thought I was going bonkers
The carpet hasn't seen that much action, as most of my time is spent in Premier Inns, I will dig out some more "action" photos

Cheers
Bernie

[Garry]

I like shiny but I think you are making a bit of a rod for your own back there Bernie

I would have lacquered the engine - as once it's together, in the frame and in use (i assume you are going to at least start it ) I don't think you will manage to keep the look
I know lacquer dulls the finish slightly but it does make for easier cleaning

Anyway it's your bike so good luck

[375]

I don't have another one, but I may try to make one

Bernie,
I have a couple spare if you want one with no spring but you can use the one you have,
Nice ring by the way

[500bernie]

Hi Gary,
So long as you keep the salt at bay, the polished alloy is reasonably easy to keep clean.
I always give the less accessible surfaces a coat of silicon or canuba wax, so it is a rinse and wipe.
I had fully polished engines on my S3 and H1 and they were quite low maintenance.
I tried laquer a few times but it does not bond well to the polished surface, and the first stone chip lets the water underneath and makes a mess of it.
Only time will tell, but if it is raining the bike will be staying in the garage
Cheers,
Bernie

[500bernie]

I don't have another one, but I may try to make one

Bernie,
I have a couple spare if you want one with no spring but you can use the one you have,
Nice ring by the way

Thanks, I will have a go and give you a shout if I get stuck (if I bust mine)

You are the only person to have ever said "I had a nice ring"
I am going to have a go at shimming the bottom fixing now.

Cheers
Bernie

[jarno]

can't wait to se her finished bernie.

=D> =D>

[500bernie]

can't wait to se her finished bernie.

=D> =D>

Me to Jarno, it has taken a lot longer than I planned, I only intended to give her a quick tidy up, but she was in worse condition than I thought
But nearly done now and I am pleased with the results so far

[jarno]

can't wait to se her finished bernie.

=D> =D>

Me to Jarno, it has taken a lot longer than I planned, I only intended to give her a quick tidy up, but she was in worse condition than I thought
But nearly done now and I am pleased with the results so far

I know bernie if i want to change the the front tyre i end up with a complete new paintjob i always find something to improve on my bikes.

[500bernie]

Quite a lot of the dirty work was done while I was working away from home...







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