Hey guys! Just a quick update/video before I move on to some major progress on the 350.
I wanted to make a video to show and teach people the exact process I went through to achieve that mirror finish on my motorcycle parts. I saved one of the smaller parts until last (the oil filter cover) and took it through the entire process from start to finish. I hope you can get a real sense of what I went through to get this work done and that it also helps you achieve the same results. I had no idea shining aluminum was so technical and I did a lot of research to complete it, so I hope it helps some of you out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFGR4OQVwDc
On Another Note
the 350 is coming along
fabulously. A few weeks ago I took the frame to Rob at
Bullit Custom Cycles to get some help on cutting & welding on a seat hoop. He also built me a really nice electronics tray for under the seat and a nice seat pan! It's starting to mold and take shape.. It's really exciting!
I am currently in the process of editing the video and will be done soon. I hope to post pics and video within the next few days.
In the meantime I am dropping off the frame and various parts to get powder coated tomorrow night and should have that back in the next couple weeks. I have decided to only clear coat my hubs due to the fact that I do not want to cloud up all the work I put into shining up my aluminum parts. I was shown an example of what clear coating does to shiny aluminum and was not satisfied. I have come across a few products that will seal up my engine covers nicely, but am still doing a bit of research on that before I make my final decision. With these products, the seal only lasts a few years, so I figure it will be a lot easier for me to clear coat the hubs so I do not have to deal with them again anytime soon. It would be a real bitch to have to dismantle the wheels every couple of years to seal them again. The engine covers and fork tubes are very easily accessible and I will have no problem.
While at Powder, I intend on getting into the engine! I am doing the final check on engine parts I need to order and will be placing that in the next few days from Bore-Tech. So stay tuned!! Things are going to start coming back together and getting really exciting
Hope everyone else has been enjoying some brisk spring riding.. My XV750 custom is still in storage. Hoping to jump on her soon!