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  • #16
    couldnt help myself
    went out and took a cpl of snappys
    pity the pics dont do it justice, ive got
    a mirror finish on the sides






    pete


    new owner of
    08 gen2 hayabusa


    former owner
    1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
    zrx carbs
    18mm float height
    145 main jets
    38 pilots
    slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
    fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

    [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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    • #17
      Ohhhhhh shiiiiiiny!

      Looks GOOD!

      Great... had other things to do today... but will probably end up polishing bike parts instead... thanks Pete!


      I haven't used any polish yet... just the micro-mesh at this point... I don't usually use polish until I get most of the oxidation/ pitting knocked down...

      Hey... did your stator cover have blacked out lettering originally? or did you take out the black and polish it? Looks good, at any rate...

      I was checking out your other thread and noticed a few differences between your 81 and mine (mainly... my engine wasn't black...) I'll have to check it out a bit more thoroughly later today...
      81 SH Something Special
      81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
      ☺

      79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
      81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
      80 LG Black Magic
      78 E Standard Practice


      James 3:17

      If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

      “Alis Volat Propriis”

      Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
      For those on FB

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      • #18
        lol Dont u just hate that.

        the whole motor was originally black,
        had to use paint stripper to get it all off,
        as a result the black paint in the 'yamaha'
        came off with it, i will get around to blackening it again.


        ive been using maguires alloy polish, bit exspensive
        but polishes up real nice, and gives it a nice protective
        coating.
        Last edited by petejw; 09-17-2007, 06:53 AM.
        pete


        new owner of
        08 gen2 hayabusa


        former owner
        1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
        zrx carbs
        18mm float height
        145 main jets
        38 pilots
        slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
        fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

        [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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        • #19
          Hey Pete!!!!

          You need oil
          Automotive Imbecile.
          Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
          '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
          1196 Big Bore Kit.

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          • #20
            Re: Hey Pete!!!!

            Originally posted by Stralya
            You need oil
            No mate,
            shes sitting on the side stand. lol
            pete


            new owner of
            08 gen2 hayabusa


            former owner
            1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
            zrx carbs
            18mm float height
            145 main jets
            38 pilots
            slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
            fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

            [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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            • #21
              Well duh!!!!

              Just proving I know where the oil level inspection window is.

              Sent you a pm.
              Automotive Imbecile.
              Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
              '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
              1196 Big Bore Kit.

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              • #22
                Sooooo.... what?

                Originally posted by Stralya
                You need oil
                His bike takes 6 qts too?
                81 SH Something Special
                81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
                ☺

                79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                80 LG Black Magic
                78 E Standard Practice


                James 3:17

                If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                “Alis Volat Propriis”

                Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                For those on FB

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                • #23
                  Bwaaahaaaahaaaahaaaaaa

                  How very droll
                  Automotive Imbecile.
                  Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
                  '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
                  1196 Big Bore Kit.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Sooooo.... what?

                    Originally posted by Wildkat

                    His bike takes 6 qts too?

                    It does when its sittin on the side stand. lmao :-)
                    pete


                    new owner of
                    08 gen2 hayabusa


                    former owner
                    1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
                    zrx carbs
                    18mm float height
                    145 main jets
                    38 pilots
                    slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
                    fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

                    [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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                    • #25
                      blue pips

                      where do you get Micro-mesh at ? And how do you post picture s on here so I can show my bike

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                      • #26
                        Here you go...

                        Micro-mesh link
                        Necessary statement of the obvious: Since this is like a very fine sandpaper... you aren't going to want to be too harsh with it...
                        You think the blue in your pipes is bad now... wait until you wear a hole through your headers...

                        You need that like another hole in the... well... head (ers)...
                        81 SH Something Special
                        81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
                        ☺

                        79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                        81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                        80 LG Black Magic
                        78 E Standard Practice


                        James 3:17

                        If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                        “Alis Volat Propriis”

                        Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                        For those on FB

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                        • #27
                          I just requested a quote, they have four metal polishing kits in stock.
                          Automotive Imbecile.
                          Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
                          '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
                          1196 Big Bore Kit.

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                          • #28
                            The tyranny of distance

                            OK, quote just in for #3KMX90, Micro Mesh Metal Finishing Kit ...

                            US$130.83 or AU$148.50

                            Guess I'll stick with Brasso and a rag.

                            Dan
                            William Web Ellis Cup Polisher in training.
                            Automotive Imbecile.
                            Proud owner of 'The Swiftcicle'. (Swifty for short)
                            '78E Full Vetter Dresser.
                            1196 Big Bore Kit.

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                            • #29
                              As I understand it Blue is runing "rich" Gold Is running "lean"
                              FYI

                              Blue AND gold colouring in steel is from tempering the steel, this is done by heating it.

                              Normally motorcycle engines running hot enough to temper their headers are running Ok (single skin) to weak, if you're colouring double skin headers you're running weak.

                              Tom (Toolmaker)
                              Tom
                              1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
                              1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
                              1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
                              1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to original

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                              • #30
                                E-Bay maybe?

                                I found this link on the Australian E-bay site...

                                Ho ho ho
                                81 SH Something Special
                                81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
                                ☺

                                79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                                81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                                80 LG Black Magic
                                78 E Standard Practice


                                James 3:17

                                If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                                “Alis Volat Propriis”

                                Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                                For those on FB

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