Yet Another M900 Build - Page 10

PPuxley · 28-04-2021, 05:57 PM

28 April 2021
Todays progress. Just picking off easy wins, things that can come off get abit of TLC and go back on so the bike can be put on the road for a bit of a run before the full strip happens.
Making good a damaged front indicator holder, with epoxy resin and fine glass cloth
Shot blasting the headlight and reservoir tops and dropping at the powder coaters
Plating a few bolts that were really offending me! Unfortuneately my plating bath needed some brightener which I had run out of, so the finish is a little flat, although once passivated they came out a quite pleasing gold anodized look.
Prepping the side stand and running it over to Mark with the TIG for him to weld a new foot on.

enbee23 · 28-04-2021, 06:04 PM

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233819648...AAAOSwsZJbO5OD

This workaround is available

PPuxley · 28-04-2021, 06:48 PM

If I go with a flat headed bolt, then I can carry on with the plate I have.

PPuxley · 29-04-2021, 02:34 PM

29th April
Nothing much today. Still just tinkering around the margins.
The sidestand is off to try and have a proper job of welding a new plate on the bottom, but the expert is away at the moment, so I will probably have to do something temporary to get me going- It might not be pretty.

Only other thing I did today was re-assemble the front indicator stems and indicators and do a decent soldered and heat shrunk replacement of the Alternator connectors which were showing signs of overheating due to poor contact in the bullets.

Is there a recognised Shindengen regulator/rectifier alternative for these or are the OEM ones thought to be sound?

Nasher · 29-04-2021, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PPuxley

29th April

Is there a recognised Shindengen regulator/rectifier alternative for these or are the OEM ones thought to be sound?

Now you've done it, this thread will expand rapidly!

Alternative starts 1/2 way down page 2
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57360

Nasher.

PPuxley · 29-04-2021, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

Now you've done it, this thread will expand rapidly!

Alternative starts 1/2 way down page 2
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=57360

Nasher.

So definitely a good thing I did today sorting the connector out.
Still reading.......Im at post 19!

PPuxley · 29-04-2021, 03:22 PM

Great thread! Thanks for pointing me at that....I feel a FH020AA coming on!

Nasher · 29-04-2021, 06:24 PM

PPuxley

I can't reply to your PM as your inbox is full

Nasher.

PPuxley · 29-04-2021, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasher

PPuxley

I can't reply to your PM as your inbox is full

Nasher.

Oops, just seen this, cleared

Mr Gazza · 30-04-2021, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PPuxley

You de-fused a ticking time bomb there alright..

I use Gold bullets for those.
6mm will carry the amps you need.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...let+connectors

PPuxley · 30-04-2021, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

You de-fused a ticking time bomb there alright..

I use Gold bullets for those.
6mm will carry the amps you need.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...let+connectors

In the finished article, I will use decent connectors and rewire right back to the alternator in HT siliconce insulated flex, for now , though a fixed soldered and heatshrunk connection
will do the job.
Where in UK will I find a genuine FH020AA?

PPuxley · 30-04-2021, 05:30 PM

30th April 2021
Today I picked up my headlamp from powdercoater Flo, I'm really pleased with the satin finely textured finish, exactly what I was aiming for, and no issues with finish build up and Headlamp fit.

I also stripped out the rear wheel and suspension yoke to go for a discussion at 360 Alloys who do some very good powdercoating on wheels and I wanted to discuss whether they could do the frame aswell.
http://www.threesixtyalloys.co.uk/index.html
That M series Beemer wheel on their page is exactly the matt/satin finish I want to aim for on the wheels and frame, but in 916 Gold. They do this with gloss modifiers that allow anything from full gloss to full matt.
They achieve their range of colour finishes by applying colour in the powdercoat process with a sprayed coat of paint, but primers, basecoats and modified lacquer coats are all electrostatically applied powder, hence the large range of colours they can achieve.
They were very helpful and quite enthusiastic about the project( The owner is A Ducati man, apparently), but I need to find the colour code and I will have to pre-blast the frame as their cabinet wont take it.
So Im thinking of going to my local paint supplier, and getting them to mix me a couple of different rattle cans that I can play with for matching and then give that code to 360.

I keep saying I am putting this bike on the road but cant help myself doing bits and pieces. I need to stop and do it. This weekend will probably be taken up with the engine install on the XR.

Darkness · 30-04-2021, 06:08 PM

I had a ‘93 frame blast cleaned, primed in powdercoat, then spray painted, because of battery acid damage, plus general weathering.

This was the best match that the paint shop could find: matched to the unweathered paint beneath the TA tag.

The shade of bronze/gold on Monster frames changed substantially in about ‘96, but neither are the same as 916 frame paint.

PPuxley · 30-04-2021, 06:14 PM

Perfect!! That looks the nuts! Did you get the wheels done aswell?

Darkness · 01-05-2021, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PPuxley

Perfect!! That looks the nuts! Did you get the wheels done aswell?

Yes, but in black as that’s right for ‘93.

28-04-2021, 05:57 PM	#136
PPuxley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Reading Bike: M900 Posts: 600	28 April 2021 Todays progress. Just picking off easy wins, things that can come off get abit of TLC and go back on so the bike can be put on the road for a bit of a run before the full strip happens. Making good a damaged front indicator holder, with epoxy resin and fine glass cloth Shot blasting the headlight and reservoir tops and dropping at the powder coaters Plating a few bolts that were really offending me! Unfortuneately my plating bath needed some brightener which I had run out of, so the finish is a little flat, although once passivated they came out a quite pleasing gold anodized look. Prepping the side stand and running it over to Mark with the TIG for him to weld a new foot on. __________________ Golf-My favourite game. While my wife plays I'm in the workshop. Last edited by PPuxley; 30-04-2021 at 09:44 PM..

28-04-2021, 06:48 PM	#138
PPuxley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Reading Bike: M900 Posts: 600	If I go with a flat headed bolt, then I can carry on with the plate I have. __________________ Golf-My favourite game. While my wife plays I'm in the workshop.

29-04-2021, 02:34 PM	#139
PPuxley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Reading Bike: M900 Posts: 600	29th April Nothing much today. Still just tinkering around the margins. The sidestand is off to try and have a proper job of welding a new plate on the bottom, but the expert is away at the moment, so I will probably have to do something temporary to get me going- It might not be pretty. Only other thing I did today was re-assemble the front indicator stems and indicators and do a decent soldered and heat shrunk replacement of the Alternator connectors which were showing signs of overheating due to poor contact in the bullets. Is there a recognised Shindengen regulator/rectifier alternative for these or are the OEM ones thought to be sound? __________________ Golf-My favourite game. While my wife plays I'm in the workshop.

29-04-2021, 03:22 PM	#142
PPuxley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Reading Bike: M900 Posts: 600	Great thread! Thanks for pointing me at that....I feel a FH020AA coming on! __________________ Golf-My favourite game. While my wife plays I'm in the workshop.

29-04-2021, 06:24 PM	#143
Nasher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Portsmouth Bike: M900 Posts: 1,510	PPuxley I can't reply to your PM as your inbox is full Nasher. __________________ Heaven doesn't want me, and Hell is afraid I'll take over.

28-04-2021, 06:04 PM	#137
enbee23 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Nairn Bike: S4r Posts: 99	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233819648...AAAOSwsZJbO5OD This workaround is available

30-04-2021, 05:30 PM	#147
PPuxley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Reading Bike: M900 Posts: 600	30th April 2021 Today I picked up my headlamp from powdercoater Flo, I'm really pleased with the satin finely textured finish, exactly what I was aiming for, and no issues with finish build up and Headlamp fit. I also stripped out the rear wheel and suspension yoke to go for a discussion at 360 Alloys who do some very good powdercoating on wheels and I wanted to discuss whether they could do the frame aswell. http://www.threesixtyalloys.co.uk/index.html That M series Beemer wheel on their page is exactly the matt/satin finish I want to aim for on the wheels and frame, but in 916 Gold. They do this with gloss modifiers that allow anything from full gloss to full matt. They achieve their range of colour finishes by applying colour in the powdercoat process with a sprayed coat of paint, but primers, basecoats and modified lacquer coats are all electrostatically applied powder, hence the large range of colours they can achieve. They were very helpful and quite enthusiastic about the project( The owner is A Ducati man, apparently), but I need to find the colour code and I will have to pre-blast the frame as their cabinet wont take it. So Im thinking of going to my local paint supplier, and getting them to mix me a couple of different rattle cans that I can play with for matching and then give that code to 360. I keep saying I am putting this bike on the road but cant help myself doing bits and pieces. I need to stop and do it. This weekend will probably be taken up with the engine install on the XR. __________________ Golf-My favourite game. While my wife plays I'm in the workshop.

30-04-2021, 06:08 PM	#148
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	I had a ‘93 frame blast cleaned, primed in powdercoat, then spray painted, because of battery acid damage, plus general weathering. This was the best match that the paint shop could find: matched to the unweathered paint beneath the TA tag. The shade of bronze/gold on Monster frames changed substantially in about ‘96, but neither are the same as 916 frame paint. __________________ Original and Best since 1993 Last edited by Darkness; 30-04-2021 at 06:10 PM..

30-04-2021, 06:14 PM	#149
PPuxley Registered User Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Reading Bike: M900 Posts: 600	Perfect!! That looks the nuts! Did you get the wheels done aswell? __________________ Golf-My favourite game. While my wife plays I'm in the workshop.