Post by: lds1973 on 25 June 2013, 02:11:16 pm
fzs600 diy rad guard |
New member here, just bought 99 fazer. Totally happy with it. I've done a few jobs on it which are:
Painted fork legs
Fitted scottoiler
Changed front sprocket nut and cleaned inside cover
Overhauled rear brake and cleaned up front calipers
Oil and filter changed
Headlight mod
Today I made an alloy rad guard mainly to cover up the nasty rad. It will help protect the rad too so I can get a bit longer out of it. What do you think?.
Post by: red98 on 25 June 2013, 02:15:20 pm
Post by: lds1973 on 25 June 2013, 02:35:43 pm
SC20130625 143036 |
Believe it or not I've scrubbed those down pipes with wonder wheels and emery paper. I'm gonna do them again on the next wash and try to get them super shiny.
Post by: red98 on 25 June 2013, 03:39:36 pm
Post by: stevierst on 25 June 2013, 04:00:36 pm
Post by: ade the blade on 25 June 2013, 05:53:30 pm
Did that to my last boxeye, it'll be fine.;D
+1.......no issues with overheating ect at all. looks nice anyway ;)
Post by: lds1973 on 25 June 2013, 07:49:00 pm
bigger holes |
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Post by: cambo on 05 July 2013, 12:50:41 pm
Anyone got any super duper tips for cleaning hem down pipes. Ive been at them with wonder wheels and emery, wire brush, scotchpad etc. They are loads better but I'm lazy and want something easier.Optiglanz mate, you'll get it in Hein Gericke for about £12 and works a treat just dont get it on your skin or eyes. It will burn the crap off your pipes no problem and wash away with water, theres a you tube video on the thread about rusty downpipes if you want a look. :)
Post by: Slaninar on 05 July 2013, 02:32:45 pm
Anyone got any super duper tips for cleaning hem down pipes. Ive been at them with wonder wheels and emery, wire brush, scotchpad etc. They are loads better but I'm lazy and want something easier.
Yes: sit on the bike, start her up. Go for a ride, gass it. Then stop for a beer. Than gass it home. After you spend July, August and September in that manner, if you still care about what the bloody down pipes look like - you'll have plenty of time for polishing during the winter.
I'd go with paint polishing paste to make them nice and smooth, unless you're planning on painting them over. I'd also try some Balistol soaking first, to remove rust (if there is any).
http://www.ballistol.de/90-1-BALLISTOL-Universal-Oil.html (http://www.ballistol.de/90-1-BALLISTOL-Universal-Oil.html)
Post by: darrsi on 05 July 2013, 02:33:42 pm
Anyone got any super duper tips for cleaning hem down pipes. Ive been at them with wonder wheels and emery, wire brush, scotchpad etc. They are loads better but I'm lazy and want something easier.Optiglanz mate, you'll get it in Hein Gericke for about £12 and works a treat just dont get it on your skin or eyes. It will burn the crap off your pipes no problem and wash away with water, theres a you tube video on the thread about rusty downpipes if you want a look. :)
Just popped down Hein Gericke and that shop didn't stock it any more :'(
Post by: simonm on 21 July 2013, 09:43:58 am