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Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (motor assembly!)
Thanks BT.
I finished sanding my gearbox and timing covers and have started on my primary cover.
Here is what I did:
Dremeled out the worst and deepest scrapes, gouges and casting flaws.
220 grit wet sandpaper on the Dremeled areas
320 overall
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black, red and white compounds on sisal and loose wheels respectively on my buffer
A touch of Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish
I carefully inspected and washed the covers between grits to ensure all the sanding marks from the previous grit were gone. A strong light and running water made this easier.
The gear box cover took 4 hours...
It is not perfect, I left the original casting pits on the bottom and edges, but is shiny and looks better than it did before. It had be used off-road and there were some heavy rocks scars.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (motor assembly!)
Looks great! I think a few marks here and there just add character I admire your patience.... I have a terrible time with sanding and polishing. Good thing I don't do bodywork for a living haha I think I would go crazy.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (motor assembly!)
swan,
The plating is beautiful! Can you give us an idea of the cost? I have a feeling after being inspired here, others may want to try similar restorations, checkbook permitting.
Also, do you have a photo of your buffing wheel setup? I see all kinds of information about machining, but very few about the art of polishing.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (hardware back from cad plating!)
What a thing of beauty. This bike will be better than it was delivered from the factory. I wish I had the patience for this. You make it look so simple. The reality is few people have the ability to complete this project on this level. Happy New Year.
You'll shoot your eye out, you'll shoot your eye out!! HAHAHAHAA
Effing A that is geo-orgasmic-wonderfilled-awesome stuff! Its always the little stuff that blows the rest of the world out of the water when its touched upon and done well.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (rolling chassis!)
Thanks and happy New Year!
I have been a busy boy and now have a rolling chassis. A major step forward.
More images and details soon...
Ken, cadmium plating generally is $5 per pound with a 15 pound minimum. Zinc plating (most Japanese bikes) is a bit less per pound. Quality Plating charged me $225 for 35 pounds of hardware and a baking process to reduce embrittlement. I threw in extra parts from different motors, multiple gearboxes, hubs etc so one bike will cost less. I plan to sell an extra restored BSA quick detach rear hub with fresh powder coat, cad hardware, new bearings etc which will offset most of my cad bill.
Unfortunately I have an extremely busy work week and will not have to time to work on my bike until Friday.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (hardware back from cad plating!)
It's so good to know and see that you're the best owner the bike could have ever wished for.
Skills and commitment make a porn bike, but add some dedication and you've got love. Top notch build mate!
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (Rolling chassis!)
Thank you Bert Jan!
I eked a little work on my bike late last night and early this morning to mock up the engine and gearbox plates, studs, washers and nuts. What a mess. My bike originally had an odd assortment of nuts and washers that differ from stock, so it took some time to figure this out by using diagrams, thread gauges, micrometer and parts catalogues. Also adding to the confusion is the need for slightly different studs and hardware to switch to rearset footpegs. I have it sorted and will order some additional and missing hardware along with a few other little things so I can finish and install the gearbox and motor.
It is very nice to finally have a rolling chassis and everything looks sooooo much better than before!
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (Rolling chassis!)
This is no ordinary restoration, this is an M & S restoration. Ok' only us Brits will understand That reference . Anyone care to doubt my belief that this DB34 is headed to The very top of the Goldie tree? I for one am up for A 20 page signed booklet at the end of the job.
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I admire your patience.... I have a terrible time with sanding and polishing. Good thing I don't do bodywork for a living haha I think I would go crazy.
