How did you clean up the cylinders? I need to do the same on my MHR. The crank case is no worries as I used a brass brush but the cylinders I am strugling with. No access with a brush
The cylinders were bead blasted (glass beads), but then I sent them to Syd's Cycles to be bored, and they came back painted... I was kind of surprised, but there ya go.
Also, I 'm not really set up to take photos in my shop, so some pics look better than real life. It seems a flash can hide a lot of sins.
I used a brass brush on one of the valve covers - it gave the part a brass colored tinge to it! I use stainless brushes only now.
I used a brass brush on one of the valve covers - it gave the part a brass colored tinge to it! I use stainless brushes only now.
I might be wrong on this one but will not stainless brushes create galvanic corrosion when used on the aluminium? Or was that the brass ones I used?
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I might be wrong on this one but will not stainless brushes create galvanic corrosion when used on the aluminium?
I wouldn't worry about it. If this was an issue, everybody with SS fasteners in their aluminum cases would be screwed*. (no pun intended). I don't think there's enough SS transfered to the aluminum during cleaning to make a difference.
*Disclaimer: If you're going to put SS bolts in aluminum it's best to use some form of anti-sieze along with them...
This looks great! Given the state of the bike when you started I'm really impressed with the amount of work that you've put into it. It's nice to see a GT rescued. A couple of years ago I acquired one with 75,000 miles on it. Luckily it's a one owner and really clean. I ought to sell it but I really respect the work that went in to maintaining it in good condition for 30 years.
This looks great! Given the state of the bike when you started I'm really impressed with the amount of work that you've put into it. It's nice to see a GT rescued. A couple of years ago I acquired one with 75,000 miles on it. Luckily it's a one owner and really clean. I ought to sell it but I really respect the work that went in to maintaining it in good condition for 30 years.
Thanks for the comments Greg. It's been a battle getting this far on the thing, it's taken about a year longer than I expected. Amazingly it's cost about what I figured it would though!
Here's what it looks like after the work i did tonight. Still have some work to do it, the exhaust is just a trial fit - and the brackets aren't fitting too well...
BTW: I think I tried to buy a Monza from you last year... I'm still tempted but have picked up two singles since then, so my wife probably wouldn't appreciate it... If you're parting it out though, i'd be interested in the fenders and headlight...
So I'm working on the bike, installing fuel line that's just like the original stuff. I stand back and think "Hmm... I'm not so sure I like that, but it's 'correct' so I'll leave it..."
Then my wife comes down and looks at the bike. "What's up with that?" she says, pointing at the fuel line. "Does it come in any other colors?"
"Honey, that's what the bike came with back in the day" I tell her.
"But it's ugly" she says. "Can't you get it in black, or silver or something?"
Grrr... looks like I may have to bail on one more "stock" detail and go with what I like instead... goodby fancy schmancy correct fuel line. Hello generic black stuff????
The bike isn't even "done" yet and already I've got a list of things to change on it!
Nope, it's crap and needs to be sold for cheap. I'll give ya $500 cash money, right now. And one never used Ohlins shock.
Whaddya think, huh?
I think you're just trying to distract me before I can build another bike that shames your wimpy 916. Well, I got news for ya. The next one is now offically underway.
Look out for the mighty Monza Jr, coming soon* to a street near you. That's 160cc's of rompin, stompin old school horsepower baby! Oh yeah...
Then my wife comes down and looks at the bike. "What's up with that?" she says, pointing at the fuel line. "Does it come in any other colors?"
"Honey, that's what the bike came with back in the day" I tell her.
"But it's ugly" she says. "Can't you get it in black, or silver or something?"
Grrr... looks like I may have to bail on one more "stock" detail and go with what I like instead... goodby fancy schmancy correct fuel line. Hello generic black stuff????
Craig,
Who owns the friggin shed?, and importantly 'what the heck is she doing in your space in the first place?'. We have to have atleast one place in our lives where we are the boss, and it's what we say that goes ...
Keep it as Ducati intended ... then once you have won the prizes, yeah change it if you like
Next thing she'll talk you into selling it and buying a comfy car
BTW: Looking good.
Pete
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Grumpy Kiwi.
Why fly when ya can make a lot of noise
Got bored working on my 160 today so I decided it was time to see if the roundcase would make some noise.
Hooked up the battery, brought it outside, poured in some gas, and kicked it over.
Started up a lot easier than I thought it would, and ran better too, considering zero time has gone into adjusting the carbs or throttle cables. Considering it hasn't run in about 20 years, I thought its first few stints went pretty well. Amazing what over three years of work and a boatload of money will do for a bike.
I still haven't ridden it though. There's an oil leak to take care of (a cap on the clutch cover, not big deal) and the carbs need to be tweaked. And I guess insurance and a license plate would be a nice touch before I venture out into the real world with it...
Well then, I guess this one is about done. Finally got the carbs and the shifting sorted last weekend, so now it's a runner. I've only put about 50 miles on it so far, but it's running pretty well so as soon as it warms up a little more I'll be adding to that!
Now if I could only get used to the left foot braking and the right foot shifting... not to mention up is down... you "old" guys know what I'm talking about!
If you're parting it out though, i'd be interested in the fenders and headlight...
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