The tart-up, Pt1?

[BluprintZ]

After just over three weeks of fighting off some godawful virus, then getting a trapped nerve in my hip, i though i would cheer my self up and start to strip the monster, ready for the frame to go off to be powdercoated red, i've already obtained various bits of bling over the last several months, from some of the forum members, a couple of websites and evil-bay!
The only thing i'm really struggling with (still), is the two/one exhaust system i so dearly want to fit on the bike, i've already put up a couple of posts about this subject on the forum, so i won't go into it again on this post.
So, this afternoon i toddled off, up to my mates spaceous workshop and started stripping the bike.
Tank and seat off first, belly pan and front mudgard, handlebars, headlight and silencers.
The main problem i'm having, is quite a lot of the smaller allen bolts are either rounded, or they are that tight and cruddy on the threads that poke out of the nuts (captive or otherwise), that i'm finding the whole thing a rather frustrating experience.
And yes, all of the bolts/threads have had liberal doses of wd40 etc, applied regularily over the last couple of months it's been in the workshop.
The main culprits, as i mentioned, are the small allen bolts, like the ones fastening the tea-tray and the instrument pod.
The tools are either snap-on, or good quality stuff that i've had for years and have proved themselves time and again.
The smaller allen bolts just don't seem to have the torque area available to break the stubborn threads, what a w@nk idea, IMHO.
So, tomorrow i'm going to have to drill out the bolts that have rounded off, bummer!
All being well, i should get the exhaust pipes off, the electrics and wiring harness removed and with a bit of luck, maybe the engine out...although i won't hold me breath!!
I'll either post pics-in-progress, or i'll wait until the bikes finished, then put a slideshow up, like Gremlin did with her excellent re-build, i haven't made me mind up yet.

[Bodybag]

Hello mate, put the pictures up as you go. We all like a good series of instalments on a build. As for the exhaust, have you spoken to Mark Hill at MHP about having one fabricated?

With the bolts that are seized, have you tried applying heat to the surrounding area? Expansion of one of the surfaces should break any seals that are causing you trouble.

Hope this helps.

Phil

[Trent]

The main problem i'm having, is quite a lot of the smaller allen bolts are either rounded, or they are that tight and cruddy on the threads that poke out of the nuts (captive or otherwise), that i'm finding the whole thing a rather frustrating experience.

I've had success in the past with hammering a Torx bit into the rounded out allen head bolt (it's got to be a tight fit)
Heat also works well as suggested ^^^^ but is difficult where plastic is involved...

Often the hammering action helps to break the rust, and with the Torx bit firmly driven into the head, the bolt will come undone easily.

Try to stay away from the drilling option - if you have to go that route, then just drill the head off, remove the item that was being held by the bolt and then get a pair of vice grips or similar onto what's left of the bolt...

[BluprintZ]

Hello mate, put the pictures up as you go. We all like a good series of instalments on a build. As for the exhaust, have you spoken to Mark Hill at MHP about having one fabricated?
With the bolts that are seized, have you tried applying heat to the surrounding area? Expansion of one of the surfaces should break any seals that are causing you trouble.
Hope this helps.
Phil

CK & AK suggested Mark Hill a couple of months back, although i'm sure the finished pipes would be quality items, the quote of around £900 i found a bit too much for my pocket really, plus getting the bike to his place from Bangor would be a problem.
I've seen a system on the Dynomax site: http://www.dynomaxuk.com/QD%20Exhaust.html
that i quite fancy, a bit cheaper than Mark's systems but i'll have to see how funds are later on.
Regarding the "stuck/rounded" bolts, in the last 30 odd years i've probably come across numerous ways of removing a stubborn fastener, just as some of you guys have, it comes with the territory i suppose, each problem has several ways of being solved.
The Torx bit that Trent suggests, we tried last night but sometimes it's difficult to bash the bit into place, depending where the offending bolt is, same with heat.
Drilling the head off is probably the best option in most cases, although then there is the problem of getting a rusty thread out, wev'e all mangled a thread up with the molegrips at some stage.
Worse case scenario is drilling the whole bolt out and then having to put a nut on the new fastener, i suppose.
It's all part of the game innit? lol.
I'll take some piccies of what's been done so far and post them later on this evening.

Cheers Guys. :thumbsup:

George.

[Pomp1]

Re the allen keys,I know,they're a pain in the neck,I've just rebuilt mine and found that the best way is to warm them up with a very small blow-torch (got mine off one of my restaurant equipment catalogue) and when worst come to worst either weld a nut(I use a mig and fill the inside of the allen and the inside of the bolt,this warms up the bolt at the same time) on them or using a stud extractor.Also don't forget that with a long-handle ratchet you'll be exercing a lot more leverage for the same ammount of applied force.This is also a good excuse to order some stainless steel bolts for the rebuilt;)used this guy before and is excellent: thewombat1 on ebay

[BluprintZ]

Thanks Pomp1, i ended up drilling the tea-tray bolts out in the end.
The first pic is of the bike before i took it up to the workshop.

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0276.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0386.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0391.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0392.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0389.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0396.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0393.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0397.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0403.jpg
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0405.jpg

Should get the engine, forks, swingarm and anything else off tomorrow, so i'll post those pics tomorrow evening.

[BluprintZ]

Don't want to put the airbox back on when it's re-built.
I've been thinking of putting K&N's or similar, any advice on this, problems etc.

:thumbsup:

[BluprintZ]

Pics taken today, having probs with ONE exhaust manifold nut, rounded off!!
Tried heat etc, no deal, so i'll either grind it off, or i'll try and get a nut cracker...ouch!!

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0412.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0409.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0410.jpg

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http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0407.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0405-1.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20rebuild/100_0404-1.jpg

[slob]

Cut the bugger off, replace the stud and use copper nuts when it goes back together.

[BluprintZ]

Cut the bugger off, replace the stud and use copper nuts when it goes back together.

Yea, i was thinking about the brass nut route myself last night Rob.
A mate was here and i brought the subject up about how cars years ago, had long brass manifold nuts, my Reliant Robins certainly did (many years ago, honest).
Off the top of your head Rob, any idea where best to get them and what thread am i dealing with?
I was amazed at how many different size allen bolts there are on the bike!!
The hexagon bolts that hold the regulator onto the frame, turned out to be 3/16..!!
They had obviously not been removed since new, so how come they aren't metric?
Any advice on replacement of fasteners and which are best to use please.:scratch:

Cheers Rob.

[Capo]

The manifold nuts on my S4R are copper, 6mm with flange.Easy to round off if you don't get the socket on square as they are a rather loose fit, but they come off. You can get them from Ducati.

I would lubricate all threads with anti sieze when reassembling.

You could use stainless replacements, they are realtivly cheap and wont corrode.

[slob]

I've got quite a bit of Ti stuff from www.tastynuts.com in the past, the do all sorts Alu/Stainless too.
....be warned, it could get expensive at this point!
I get most of my stainless stuff from a loal shop for local people (Clerkenwell Screw Co.)
PM me your address George and I'll post you some copper nuts for your exhaust headers.
As Capo says coppa-slip or similar is a must.

[Pomp1]

BluprintZ,just had the pleasure of that job myself(complete rebuilt,see pic),ended up cutting them with one of those bolts cutters from machine mart,a bit fiddly but they do the job ok for £4.Motorapido does copper nuts and studs for about 3 quid all set..the one you don't want to bugger is the big clip that holds the rear cylinder exhaust to the rest of the system,that's 15 quid,ouch,so take your time on that one

[Capo]

Are you planning to remove the swingarm?

[Dookbob]

Don't want to put the airbox back on when it's re-built.
I've been thinking of putting K&N's or similar, any advice on this, problems etc.

:thumbsup:
I use these, massive improvement
http://s417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/?action=view&current=ebaybike014.jpg

[slob]

I use these, massive improvement


Funny looking 620ie
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/ebaybike014.jpg

[johnsy]

I'd just like to thank you all for showing me pictures of strip downs and mods. I'm now stripping mine down :on: a few degrees above freezing, no electric in my garage :thumbsdown: but it's getting smaller, lots of pieces around my feet :scratch: but i know it'll be back together for spring :hail:

Thank you all

[BluprintZ]

Feckin' `ell, i've had a right day at the workshop, NEVER will i strip the bugger down again!!
Why are so many of the fasteners so bleedin' difficult to get at?
Anyway, just got back in from the workshop, seven hours i did today and got quite a bit done.
No pics until tomorrow, i forgot to take the camera...again!
Capo: yep, the swingarm was the last thing to come off before i came home, the frame is going for a red powdercoating, so everything needs to be removed.
Pomp1: I ended up grinding the rear pipe clamp off, the bolt was well rusted and would have rounded off otherwise...like quite a few of the other fasteners.
Replacing it won't be a problem, my mate who owns the workshop has donated a really nice stainless one.
Dookbob: That's the kind of air filter set-up i will be getting, along with the 2/1 exhaust system, the bike will be going to the Dyno man on Anglesey for the set-up when it's finished, he preps race bikes and i've known him for over 20 years, so i know he's good.

Just the front forks, yokes and engine left to remove, tomorrow will probably see that lot done, then i can start cleaning and inspecting things, replacing where necessary and hopefully improving on a few things.
I may come across as being a whingeing git but i'm actually enjoying every minute of the stripdown, some things wind you up and having stripped and re-built bikes for over thirty years, i have to say the Monnie has been one of the most challenging projects yet.
Admittedly, the bike is a `97 and this is probably the first time 90% of the bolts, etc have been touched, so it's small wonder that some of them are being somewhat problematic!!
I'll post more pics tomorrow when i get back from the workshop.
Rob: I'll PM you my address in a few minutes, i can smell me cod steak burning!!

Cheers Guys. :thumbsup:

[Pomp1]

bluprintZ I'm after the same filters+jet,needles,etc.. and I've got same bike as you,even same year,when you get aroun to find the parts let us know where as I'll be very interested in getting some myself..
johnsy,you don't know what you're getting yourself into.make sure you leave enough room in the garage for a bottle of vodka,helps the nerves and warms up ..look at attachements for an idea of the troubles I had to go..

[Dookbob]

Funny looking 620ie
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/ebaybike014.jpg

2X 600M
1 Multi 1000DS
1 620Sie
1 MV rs
1 400 Burger

[Dookbob]

Feckin' `ell, i've had a right day at the workshop, NEVER will i strip the bugger down again!!
Why are so many of the fasteners so bleedin' difficult to get at?
Anyway, just got back in from the workshop, seven hours i did today and got quite a bit done.
No pics until tomorrow, i forgot to take the camera...again!
Capo: yep, the swingarm was the last thing to come off before i came home, the frame is going for a red powdercoating, so everything needs to be removed.
Pomp1: I ended up grinding the rear pipe clamp off, the bolt was well rusted and would have rounded off otherwise...like quite a few of the other fasteners.
Replacing it won't be a problem, my mate who owns the workshop has donated a really nice stainless one.
Dookbob: That's the kind of air filter set-up i will be getting, along with the 2/1 exhaust system, the bike will be going to the Dyno man on Anglesey for the set-up when it's finished, he preps race bikes and i've known him for over 20 years, so i know he's good.

Just the front forks, yokes and engine left to remove, tomorrow will probably see that lot done, then i can start cleaning and inspecting things, replacing where necessary and hopefully improving on a few things.
I may come across as being a whingeing git but i'm actually enjoying every minute of the stripdown, some things wind you up and having stripped and re-built bikes for over thirty years, i have to say the Monnie has been one of the most challenging projects yet.
Admittedly, the bike is a `97 and this is probably the first time 90% of the bolts, etc have been touched, so it's small wonder that some of them are being somewhat problematic!!
I'll post more pics tomorrow when i get back from the workshop.
Rob: I'll PM you my address in a few minutes, i can smell me cod steak burning!!

Cheers Guys. :thumbsup:
with the K&N pods and race cans I always go to stage two Dynojet kit, I dont go for dyno runs , you will know immediately if its ok or not.

[lcjohnny]

Dookbob
how did you stop the battery biox wobbling around?

Did you stabilise it forwards to the headstock?

JonG

[Dookbob]

Dookbob
how did you stop the battery biox wobbling around?

Did you stabilise it forwards to the headstock?

JonG

Hi Jon, I stabilised it forwards, but not to the headstock, but to one of the original airbox mounting points, left hand side, on the frame. You have to make quite a nice bracket because it is visible if you look closely.
Dookbob

[johnsy]

bluprintZ I'm after the same filters+jet,needles,etc.. and I've got same bike as you,even same year,when you get aroun to find the parts let us know where as I'll be very interested in getting some myself..
johnsy,you don't know what you're getting yourself into.make sure you leave enough room in the garage for a bottle of vodka,helps the nerves and warms up ..look at attachements for an idea of the troubles I had to go..

Seeing all these photos is wishing i could bunk off work to make a start, :woot: i'm hoping to get it broke down within 4 weeks, re-built by the end of March, perhaps i'm being optamistic, or perhaps i know i'm gonna have sometime of in Febuary :fou:
Cheers for the advice, the 1st thing i need to purchase is a few bottle of vodka, then watch out Duke, here i come :banana:

[BluprintZ]

I didn't post the pics i took yesterday, because the power supply on the bleedin' PC threw a wobbler, while i was at the workshop, i get home and the thing was dead.
Anyway, i got a new P/S this afternoon and everything is tickety-boo again.

These are the final stripdown pics, i'll start a "Tart-up Pt.2" thread for the re-build when it's time, it will probably have more close-up's, so everyone can see what's happening.

The suspension and swingarm get removed.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0435.jpg

The seat lock and cable that will need a good clean and the cable shortened.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0439.jpg

This engine bolt will look a bit different when it's put back in.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0442.jpg

All bolts out.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0443.jpg

Ready to lift the frame off the engine.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0436.jpg

Think i'll have a brew and a ciggie first.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0446.jpg

Engine out and on the bench.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0461.jpg

Looks like this bolt has been overtightened, it's split the cambelt cover!
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0438.jpg

Had a real problem getting the front spindle out, had to take the wheel and fork legs out of the yokes,
then unwind one leg whilst holding the other one, it took a while to break the thread.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0434.jpg

Sorted, at last.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0465.jpg

This will be gone tomorrow, to be replaced with the JMo chop kit, then off to the powdercoaters on Monday.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0441.jpg


The rest of the bits...except the rusty Indian crap at the back.
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Bike%20strip%2016%20Jan/100_0455.jpg

[BluprintZ]

Before i take the frame to the powdercoaters, i've been made aware of the possible covering up of the frame numbers, by the powdercoating process.
There are two places on the bike where this info is, one is the silver "sticker" and the other is the stamped numbers on the frame.
Anyone had any problems with this and if so, what did you do?

Cheers.

G.

[Capo]

I could still read mine after powder coating. The silver sticker will be removed in the blasting process

[BluprintZ]

I could still read mine after powder coating. The silver sticker will be removed in the blasting process

Cheers Capo.

I thought that the sticker would probably be buggered in the process, just wondered if anyone had lost their frame number under the coating, some MOT testers can be right awkward sods, so i didn't want the hassle of the bike failing because the numbers aren't visable.
Anyone know if the silver sticker could be obtained from Ducati/Dealer?

Cheers,

G.

[skank]

if you're gonna clean up the frame and take off the lugs for the wiring don't forget to do it before the powder coating!

[BluprintZ]

if you're gonna clean up the frame and take off the lugs for the wiring don't forget to do it before the powder coating!

Hia Skank, y`all right mate?
Not sure what you mean by the lugs for the wiring?
The frame is totaly bare, i just need to give it a wipeover with a petrol-soaked rag, get all the greasy bits off that have collected on it over the years.
I assume you've seen the posts about me deciding on the ex-box exhaust system?
Anyway, thanks for your previous help, concerning the exhaust thingy.

Cheers,

George.:thumbsup:

[Capo]

I would suggest you take a close up pic of the number before and after.

[Pomp1]

carefully peel them off using an hairdryer and some masking tape,they should come off in one piece.warm them up,mask carefully and peel them lifting up with a stanley,if they resist a bit give a bit more warm air as you go.takes 15-20 mins but I'll save you a lot of hassle afterwards then reapply with some clear digi-fix.good luck

[skank]

Hia Skank, y`all right mate?
Not sure what you mean by the lugs for the wiring?
The frame is totaly bare, i just need to give it a wipeover with a petrol-soaked rag, get all the greasy bits off that have collected on it over the years.
I assume you've seen the posts about me deciding on the ex-box exhaust system?
Anyway, thanks for your previous help, concerning the exhaust thingy.

Cheers,

George.:thumbsup:

no worries dude :) There are (or were?) thingies on the frame of my last and current bike where you would mount the grey side pods/side panels/wiring stuff If you are going for a super clean look then I would cut them off (i intend to at some point)

clean frame like this

http://www.ducatimonster.org/featured/2006nov/IMG_0437_5.jpg

[BluprintZ]

Right you are Skank, i did have thoughts about removing some of the tags that weren't likely to be used again, the air-filter box is deffo being junked, i'm thinking of putting sock filters on, much less clutter.

Cheers again mate.

G.

[Capo]

You may want to take a look at the Albie S4 to S4R thread, lot of detail there.

[BluprintZ]

You may want to take a look at the Albie S4 to S4R thread, lot of detail there.

Struggling to find it Capo, you got the link mate?

Cheers.

[Yorkie]

Uni - filters are what ive fitted, very good bits of kit, they have a coil support on the inside to prevent them collapsing. All i did was cut the airbox off and kept the battery part, it works and you cant see the conversion!

Yorkie.

[BluprintZ]

Uni - filters are what ive fitted, very good bits of kit, they have a coil support on the inside to prevent them collapsing. All i did was cut the airbox off and kept the battery part, it works and you cant see the conversion!

Yorkie.

Yea, seen them, good mod.

Cheers,

G.

[skank]

Right you are Skank, i did have thoughts about removing some of the tags that weren't likely to be used again, the air-filter box is deffo being junked, i'm thinking of putting sock filters on, much less clutter.

Cheers again mate.

G.

running K&N pod filters on mine, no problems, looks neater.

[Yorkie]

http://www.unifilter.com/index.html

Heres the site for more info!

Yorkie.

[gary tompkins]

Before i take the frame to the powdercoaters, i've been made aware of the possible covering up of the frame numbers, by the powdercoating process.
There are two places on the bike where this info is, one is the silver "sticker" and the other is the stamped numbers on the frame.
Anyone had any problems with this and if so, what did you do?

Cheers.

G.

Albie had this problem - couple of posts worth a butchers...

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=28703

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/showthread.php?t=29003&highlight=frame+number

[BluprintZ]

Cheers Gary, most helpful.

G.:thumbsup:

[CK & AK]

George, I'm really looking forwards to seeing this in the flesh when its completed mate :thumbsup: (and blagging a go mister!)
The race calendar sees us coming to your patch for the weekend 11th - 13th September this year - make sure you sort out the good weather again fella :D

C :)
xx

[BluprintZ]

Mornin' Charlotte.

Consider the weather sorted Burd. lol.
I'm well chuffed with the plans for the monnie re-build.
I've been slowly collecting bling, stainless mainly and the ex-box should finish it off nicely.
Shame i couldn't get the bike down to Marks place, would prefer to have given him the business really, even if he is feckin' expensive, although you do get what you pay for innit? lol.
Anyway, i should see you at the Arrow this May all being well and you aren't out playing racing persons.
Say hello to Bones and Vix for me and well done to you all for the awards, well chuffed mate.

Ta da luv,

G.x :thumbsup::hail:

[BluprintZ]

Had a day at the workshop, cleaning a few bits and making sure the frame, etc are ready for the powdercoaters, i should be taking those parts over mid-week, all being well.

Swingarm - Before..
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Cleaning%20pics/100_0504.jpg

After...
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Cleaning%20pics/100_0523.jpg

I did the tail-chop a week or two back...
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Cleaning%20pics/100_0503.jpg

This is battery acid damage, caused by the previous owner charging the battery on the bike, without the overflow/vapour pipe being connected..twit!
http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Cleaning%20pics/100_0518.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Cleaning%20pics/100_0519.jpg

Still got loads of cleaning to do, plus i need to start seperating the air-filter box from the electrics/battery carrier, seeing as i'll be fitting air-filter pods on the re-build.

[BluprintZ]

Haven't had much time to spend in the workshop for the past couple of weeks, been very busy in the studio, although i did get the frame and footrest hangers back from the powdercoaters last week.

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Powdercoating/frame2.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Powdercoating/frame1.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Powdercoating/hangers.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Powdercoating/hangers2.jpg

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/Powdercoating/sus_hoop.jpg

I've ordered the steering head bearings, so when they arrive i'll get cracking and fit the forks, swingarm and wheels as they were cleaned a while back, so they are ready to be fitted back onto the frame.
I also bought one of these last Sunday, t'was a hell of a job getting it unloaded off the trailer but we managed.

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t336/BluprintZmusic/engineering/lathe1.gif

Will post more pics as the re-build progresses.

G. :thumbsup:

[Pomp1]

Looks good mate..I want a lathe too..

[BluprintZ]

Looks good mate..I want a lathe too..

Cheers Pomp.
I was just toying with the idea of getting a lathe, mentioned it to a few mates and this one turned (excuse pun) up, from a mate i don't see that often, he has a tractor repair business and needed a larger lathe, the one i bought off him wasn't big enough for some of the jobs he gets in.
I paid £350 for it, including all of the tools and a couple of spare capstains of various sizes, so i'm sure if you put your mind to it, you could find a decent one, although do take someone with you that's familiar with lathes if you decide to check one out.

G. :thumbsup:

[Pomp1]

so what have you got in mind? boring barrels and stuff(in this case gentlemens, form an orderly queue..)? or are you going to use it to press your records ?:chuckle:

[BluprintZ]

so what have you got in mind? boring barrels and stuff(in this case gentlemens, form an orderly queue..)? or are you going to use it to press your records ?:chuckle:

Funny you should mention that, i thought if i hooked a laptop up to the cutting tool via USB, put an old vinyl album onto the capstain (after removing the original grooves of course), then get the lathe and laptop synchronised together, then hey presto...sh!te!!
Surely you jest Sir Pomp?, good idea but i bet some clever sod has already done it eh? lol.
Actually, my mate who owns the workshop where i'm doing the monnie, has a 1947 Indian (no jokes, please) that needs a few parts like valve guides and a few bushes and spacers in various places, not really the sort of kit for re-bores is it now?

...! :chuckle:

[Oily Fingers]

Funny looking 620ie
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/ebaybike014.jpg


thats the sort of thing i have been looking for, wat did u do with all the other breather pipes that go to the air box????


btw the bikes looks awsome!!!!! i like the belly pan as well!!

[Dookbob]

there was only the pipe from the emission junk that I would have removed regardless of the air box job,and the air box drain pipe.