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  • #1

    engine polishing

    Have just started to polish the engine
    and thought id stick a cpl of pics up,
    I grounded down the raised castings
    i also grounded the edge of the alt cover and casing flush which
    gives the look of a machine finish.





    Last edited by petejw; 01-05-2009, 01:27 AM. Reason: spelling
    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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  • #2
    I ground down this... I ground down that... Blah, blah, blah.
    (I've got a grinder and files...)

    I wanna know how, and with what, you polished the engine!
    "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)

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    • #3
      It's looking good Pete...

      I need to start working on mine pretty soon... keep posting pics...
      It gives me incentive...

      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.

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      • #4
        It looks like you opened a can of worms there.Looks nice though.How long did that area take?Are you going to keep re polishing it or seal it somehow?p
        80 SG XS1100
        14 Victory Cross Country

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        • #5
          that area only took a cpl of hours but i had to strip the paint off first, i wont seal it, ill just keep polishing.

          I used the brown and white rubbing compounds on a dremel and a bench grinder.

          heres a link to the uk site where i did a write up.

          http://www.benefiscal.co.uk/forum/in...45920#msg45920

          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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          • #6
            that area only took a cpl of hours but i had to strip the paint off first, i wont seal it, ill just keep polishing.

            I used the brown and white rubbing compounds on a dremel and a bench grinder.

            heres a link to the uk site where i did a write up.

            http://www.benefiscal.co.uk/forum/in...45920#msg45920

            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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            • #7
              wew, looks like alot of hard work. Are you going to do the front?
              79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
              80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
              80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
              79 DT 100

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              • #8
                I use BRASS wire wheels that are ether on a hand held drill or on a bench mounted grinder. Glass beading is also a good place to start. After all the oxidation is removed the alloy can be polished with power tools and or by hand with any number of products. Pick your products with care however to make sure they are PH balanced for alloy and do not contain ammonia. The results will be dependent on how much time you want to put into it.
                Rob
                KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

                1978 XS1100E Modified
                1978 XS500E
                1979 XS1100F Restored
                1980 XS1100 SG
                1981 Suzuki GS1100
                1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
                1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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                • #9
                  Ot

                  Completely OT

                  Welcome back Prom!!!!
                  John
                  Now: '78 XS1100E 750 FD Mod (Big Dog)
                  '81 CB900C ( 10 Speed)
                  '78 CB750F ( The F)
                  '76 CB400F ( The Elf)
                  New '82 Honda MB5 Ring Ding
                  Then: '76 CB550K
                  '78 CB750F
                  '84 VF1100S
                  And still Looking!

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                  • #10
                    John,
                    I don't think you saw the post date... 1/5/09.

                    Haven't seen Prom around here since he went through all that a while back.
                    '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                    '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                    2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                    In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                    "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by XJOK2PLAY View Post
                      John,
                      I don't think you saw the post date... 1/5/09.

                      Haven't seen Prom around here since he went through all that a while back.
                      OOps. Didn't notice this was a resurrected thread.
                      Still miss you Prom. Sorry.
                      John
                      Now: '78 XS1100E 750 FD Mod (Big Dog)
                      '81 CB900C ( 10 Speed)
                      '78 CB750F ( The F)
                      '76 CB400F ( The Elf)
                      New '82 Honda MB5 Ring Ding
                      Then: '76 CB550K
                      '78 CB750F
                      '84 VF1100S
                      And still Looking!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Wildkat View Post
                        I need to start working on mine pretty soon... keep posting pics...
                        It gives me incentive...

                        I guess if ya can't ride it, might as well polish it.
                        When a 10 isn't enough, get a 11. 80g Hardbagger

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