Time for a freshen up.

tescr500 · Post by **tescr500** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:37 am

where did you get your paint from 375, also i can't believe how lucky i was with my swing arm bolt and besides every other bolt to as it was outside for 10 years and only 1 bolt snapped lucky, paints looking good and for a hastle free i would just remove air box to get shock out cheers wayne

375 · Post by **375** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:22 am

Took my wheel to a car paint shop on Canvey island (Essex).
They don't have a web site (under construction)i had two cans colour matched to the wheel £12.50 a can
wish i got three so i had a spare as it took one can per wheel and twelve coats a thin paint but after coat seven it builds up good.

Need to get the shock serviced next, but who to use?

tescr500 · Post by **tescr500** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 9:04 am

cool, ive just ordered some 2 pack thinners hardeners primer and at the end of all that could only afford 1 ltr of 2 pack black gloss,costs alot but quality stuff, but that will get me under way have to get all the green next month, but going to spray all the panels fairing etc myself, could be good could be a disaster cheers

Jnaus · Post by **Jnaus** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 2:34 pm

What did you use to get the swing arm bolt in the end?.... Other then a big hammer!
I used numerous bottles alcohol and the opinions of 2 mates!

375 · Post by **375** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:13 pm

Jnaus wrote:What did you use to get the swing arm bolt in the end?.... Other then a big hammer!
I used numerous bottles alcohol and the opinions of 2 mates!

I tired big hammer and lots of swearing for about an hour with no luck
just would not budge,

mr b suggested putting the nut half back on and put
a socket on each end then keep hitting hard about 5 times each side with copper hammer to break the rust up inside. I thought no way its stuck fast
but after about an hour, 1/2 and a cuppa + swearing it started to move about 2mm kept spraying wd40 to help it on its way and eventually it came out

I had ringing in my ears and jaw ache from all the banging and gritting my teeth

Jnaus · Post by **Jnaus** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 4:44 am

Swearing must be the key! That's what got mine out, well the a scissor jack and the door frame in my garage.

375 · Post by **375** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:42 am

I done a search and saw your post, that was my next trick.

375 · Post by **375** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 1:42 pm

A few pictures from the Italian GP Misano 2011, Was a great weekend.
Scott redding/Bradley smith/Danny kent and me, sorry my son

375 · Post by **375** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:40 pm

Picked up a better lower fairing/tail unit which will be going on.

wheels on,new chain and sprockets, air filter.

Swinger/shock links resprayed,some new swinger bearings and shock rebuilt by professor of this forum a few small bits to spray and get some pads and it should be finished for now.

Colour as come out faded for some reason.?bloody camera

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 7:02 pm

Looking good and satisfying too I imagine.

375 · Post by **375** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:35 pm

Finished for now, took it up the road for quick spin,( no mot)

Had trouble with rear brake seals" pattern" but genuine seals done the job
A few bolts to change here and there and wipe over with a rag, job done $\:D/$
Had a few parts of some members on the forum. Thank you

(Picture colour has come out faded as santa did not bring me a new camera)

KFOR · Post by **KFOR** » Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:24 pm

Great photos ..looks like a top job

KR1SCHR1S · Post by **KR1SCHR1S** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:43 pm

VALE!!!

You got close to the action. VIP Pass?

I was in Mugello in '08 to see Vale win and brought the limited edition "face" helmet as a keeps sake!

Nothing like an Italian MotoGP!

Lets hope 2013 will see Vale back at the top.

Number 10 here we come!

375 · Post by **375** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:17 am

Hi chris,
No not vip just at the end of the race they let everyone on the track $\:D/$
that was 2012.

Went again this year and watched Rea in action

Watching Rossi get second and the Italians going mad was something to see.
This year we were on the back row in the Rossi fan club you can't miss us on tv we had a Union Jack

clipped to the board behind us.

Thinking of going Mugello next year.

garye345 · Post by **garye345** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:17 pm

Lovely job there 375!
I would be well chuffed if that was in my shed,should be proud of yerself.
I do like that colour scheme,probly as rare as the red one.
=D>