Back with a M900 series I - Page 15

Mr Gazza · 17-11-2015, 09:22 PM

You can colour epoxy with poster paint.
You know, the powdered paint that they mix with water to change the colour of play group children....I mean for the kiddies to paint with.

Just mix a little of the powder in when you mix the two epoxy parts together....China restorers use that technique to mend broken pots...Obviously getting a perfect colour match is a skill, but black should be easy.

Epoxy is best cleaned up before it sets, with water...Warm water is best, maybe with a (really tiny) drop of detergent. Solvents are no good.

Epoxy is actually not brilliant at handling heat, so is not ideal for engine repairs.

There is a one part polysulphide glazing sealant called Arbocol. which is trowel-able/workable, and would fill cracks ect.
It dries like a hard rubber and comes in various colours (probably black).

Later this week I will be using a butyl rubber glazing medium for the first time....I will report back if it appears useful for this job.

Pedro · 17-11-2015, 10:47 PM

Not sure the cam covers should be black Albie, mine were originally grey

Ped

17-11-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

Not sure the cam covers should be black Albie, mine were originally grey
Ped

Yep, mine (1993) are a dark Titanium grey

Albie · 18-11-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DrD

Yep, mine (1993) are a dark Titanium grey

Do you mean the cam end covers or belt covers.

18-11-2015, 09:50 AM

Both Cam and Rocker covers

Albie · 18-11-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DrD

Both Cam and Rocker covers

Ok that's another thing to change then..

Pedro · 18-11-2015, 01:03 PM

Something else to check Albie, make sure the cylinder studs are the later items, not the stainless early versions

Darkness · 18-11-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

Something else to check Albie, make sure the cylinder studs are the later items, not the stainless early versions

Snapped studs would be taking originality a bit far Albie.

Albie · 18-11-2015, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

Snapped studs would be taking originality a bit far Albie.

They are not stainless as have minor rust scratches.

Just been looking for the colour of covers. Any good pics of colour would help me as too small in bible. Also looks like DUCATI is unpainted and the surround too ?

Pedro · 18-11-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

They are not stainless as have minor rust scratches.

Just been looking for the colour of covers. Any good pics of colour would help me as too small in bible. Also looks like DUCATI is unpainted and the surround too ?

I'll see what I can sort out tomorrow for you.

Darkness · 19-11-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Albie

They are not stainless as have minor rust scratches.

Just been looking for the colour of covers. Any good pics of colour would help me as too small in bible. Also looks like DUCATI is unpainted and the surround too ?

Hi Albie

Here are a few taken in the past, plus a couple more taken this morning in the garage, but it's lashing down at the moment so the lighting isn't good.
It is a dark anthracite grey with a metallic flake to it. I wouldn't have described it as titanium though as it doesn't have the greeny brown tint that usually gives.
I think that's original '93 paint [What's left of it] as I know they haven't been refinished during my ownership. Looks like a job for the winter though, ready for next year.

Pedro · 19-11-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkness

Hi Albie

Here are a few taken in the past, plus a couple more taken this morning in the garage, but it's lashing down at the moment so the lighting isn't good.
It is a dark anthracite grey with a metallic flake to it. I wouldn't have described it as titanium though as it doesn't have the greeny brown tint that usually gives.
I think that's original '93 paint [What's left of it] as I know they haven't been refinished during my ownership. Looks like a job for the winter though, ready for next year.

That's the original colour of mine

21-11-2015, 08:32 AM

Albie
Dug out my Owners Handbook (have you got one for completeness???)
Toolkit pieces listed are

Box spanner for spark plugs
Tommy bar (for box spanner)
Screwdriver (reversable)
Owner's Booklet (what I am typing from)
Helmet Attachment Cable

Not much!

Albie · 21-11-2015, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrD

Albie
Dug out my Owners Handbook (have you got one for completeness???)
Toolkit pieces listed are

Box spanner for spark plugs
Tommy bar (for box spanner)
Screwdriver (reversable)
Owner's Booklet (what I am typing from)
Helmet Attachment Cable

Not much!

Ok got all that. Plus a allen key.

utopia · 21-11-2015, 01:48 PM

You can't go putting an extra allen key in there, Albie.
That wasn't how it came out of the factory.

Ps. hope you're not waiting for that exhaust clamp piece.
I haven't been able to get any time on the lathe lately, but hopefully will do this week.

17-11-2015, 09:22 PM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,831	You can colour epoxy with poster paint. You know, the powdered paint that they mix with water to change the colour of play group children....I mean for the kiddies to paint with. Just mix a little of the powder in when you mix the two epoxy parts together....China restorers use that technique to mend broken pots...Obviously getting a perfect colour match is a skill, but black should be easy. Epoxy is best cleaned up before it sets, with water...Warm water is best, maybe with a (really tiny) drop of detergent. Solvents are no good. Epoxy is actually not brilliant at handling heat, so is not ideal for engine repairs. There is a one part polysulphide glazing sealant called Arbocol. which is trowel-able/workable, and would fill cracks ect. It dries like a hard rubber and comes in various colours (probably black). Later this week I will be using a butyl rubber glazing medium for the first time....I will report back if it appears useful for this job. __________________

17-11-2015, 10:47 PM	#2
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Not sure the cam covers should be black Albie, mine were originally grey Ped __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

18-11-2015, 01:03 PM	#7
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Something else to check Albie, make sure the cylinder studs are the later items, not the stainless early versions __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

21-11-2015, 08:32 AM	#13
DrD Guest Posts: n/a	Albie Dug out my Owners Handbook (have you got one for completeness???) Toolkit pieces listed are Box spanner for spark plugs Tommy bar (for box spanner) Screwdriver (reversable) Owner's Booklet (what I am typing from) Helmet Attachment Cable Not much!

18-11-2015, 09:50 AM	#5
DrD Guest Posts: n/a	Both Cam and Rocker covers

21-11-2015, 01:48 PM	#15
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	You can't go putting an extra allen key in there, Albie. That wasn't how it came out of the factory. Ps. hope you're not waiting for that exhaust clamp piece. I haven't been able to get any time on the lathe lately, but hopefully will do this week.