Its all about contrast

[joebloggs]

Still need a little work on the bare alloy, want satin not polished look so few more min's with wire wool and it'll be good to go

[joebloggs]

Now back to the focin wheels

[Val]

that looks amazing  :eek

I wish somebody do that to my bike  :lol

[joebloggs]

that looks amazing  :eek

I wish somebody do that to my bike  :lol

Fuck you very much


It matches my engine cases and a few other bits, well sort of,

[HarryHornby]

Looks amazing, you obviously have too much time on your hands! 

[joebloggs]

Looks amazing, you obviously have too much time on your hands! 

Only took about an hour to remove the original paint and leave satin finish on the bits left bare (in front of the tv) few mins flating the other paint for a key for the new paint, five coats of paint in between polishing the swingarm, 15 min's in the oven to cure the paint, another half hour in front of the TV removing the paint again.

Bit more time with some wire wool/ wet and dry and I'll be happy with it.

Keeps me out of the pub 

[celticdog]

[quote author=HarryHornby link=topic=18648.msg215086#msg215086 date=1446724177]
Looks amazing, you obviously have too much time on your hands! 

Keeps me out of the pub 
[/quote]

Nonsense! everyone needs more pub time methinks!

[joebloggs]

Still need a little work on the bare alloy, want satin not polished look so few more min's with wire wool and it'll be good to go

Gave my rear caliper a couple or 6 coats of matt over the weekend, needs some flating back and a little work but considering where it sits I'm not going to be over fussy with it



Loosely mounted on the carrier, some serious polishing needs to be done now as the wheels are now very shiny


Bolts are Ti, the nipples stainless

[fazersharp]

Is that your crotch in the picture  :eek

[noggythenog]

That looks good mate, id like that look on my trx caliper. 8)

[unfazed]

That looks good mate, id like that look on my trx caliper. 8)

You talking about his crotch  :lol :lol :lol

[Skippernick]

[quote author=noggythenog link=topic=18648.msg216303#msg216303 date=1447707402]
That looks good mate, id like that look on my trx caliper. 8)

You talking about his crotch  :lol :lol :lol
[/quote]


:rollin

[noggythenog]

[quote author=noggythenog link=topic=18648.msg216303#msg216303 date=1447707402]
That looks good mate, id like that look on my trx caliper. 8)

You talking about his crotch  :lol :lol :lol
[/quote]


Well my bike is a bit too custom....could turn it into more of a crotch rocket :lol

[joebloggs]

[quote author=unfazed link=topic=18648.msg216304#msg216304 date=1447708455]
[quote author=noggythenog link=topic=18648.msg216303#msg216303 date=1447707402]
That looks good mate, id like that look on my trx caliper. 8)

You talking about his crotch  :lol :lol :lol
[/quote]


Well my bike is a bit too custom....could turn it into more of a crotch rocket :lol
[/quote]
Thanks for the likes, a little concerned about how much attention my crotch is getting  :eek

[anutz]

That rear calliper has come up nice, i have 2 in the garage that are in need of repair, i have an FZS1000 on mine, did you split the calliper?

Did you need to replace the o-ring pieces???


I might dig mine out and try giving them a spruce up

[sinto607276]

Nice work Joe

That rear calliper has come up nice, i have 2 in the garage that are in need of repair, i have an FZS1000 on mine, did you split the calliper?

Did you need to replace the o-ring pieces???


I might dig mine out and try giving them a spruce up

You've only got them as you forgot to post them to someone :lol

[anutz]

oops...sorry sinto  :lol

[joebloggs]

Yes I slit it, was seized but pistons ok so got a set of seals. You might get away with using the original o rings but mine were in a state so replacing them too. Going to go to local auto factors for them , far cheaper than standard parts

[anutz]

ok i have 2, one i split and needs new seals, the other may need splitting just to get the pistons out and give it a good clean, but Sinto may well be having them soon so, Sinto, pay attention!





:rollin

[anutz]

my old caliper i took off and never got back together, mainly as i did the FZS1000 upgrade...i need the seals that go in between the bits, i am sure someone said they had some they would send if i sent my address...


http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,17272...#msg199205


Looking for the 2nd one now as well...