'81 TR1 build.................(yup another Mojave tank combo!!)

[trek97]

VHT SP201 Wrinkle case paint. It can turn out a bit patchy as you've got to put heavy coats on. Took 3 attempts on one of the side casings. All good now....

I had the same "patchy" experience w the wrinkle paint on my engine. Troy Helmick warmed his covers in the oven for just a bit before spraying. I dont think he got them hot...just nice and warm. His wrinkle finish came out real nice and even all over the parts.

 

[lchris21]

thanks for the tip......

 

[UK Mark]

Just sat and read through this thread. Nice to see the detail work and I can appreciate the time and effort that sort of stuff takes.

 

[lchris21]

cheers.

 

[Erskine]

Just keeps on getting better, your attention to detail must be borderline OCD

 

[lchris21]

you're correct...............that's why I stripped the tank. every time I looked at it the voices in my head took over.................

think i need to see a psychiatrist 8)

 

[lchris21]

slightly different colour change 8) 8) 8)

 

[trek97]

NICE!

 

[lchris21]

Been getting a bit side tracked with other projects the last few weekends, but the build is still progressing.

Rear swing arm hanger in place, and shock mounted. Both wheels trued and tensioned, new discs, seals and bearings.

 

[DohcBikes]

Looking very nice, keep er goin'!

 

[lchris21]

pre Xmas update on the build.

Got the rear caliper mounted, chain and sprockets on, gear selector and linkages with one of my trademark washers
Rebuilt the front brake calipers then got those mounted.
Battery box in.....

its taking a bit longer than planned due to making spacers,washers, pins etc which I'd temporarily fabricated during mock-up..................getting closer to wiring, which I'm not looking forward to

 

[bforshaw]

Wow, kinda makes my project look like a breeze! Cant believe that in 11 pages it went from a bucket of iron oxide to the gleaming skeleton of one very nice motorcycle!

You sir, are a legend.

'applauds'

 

[lchris21]

thanks very much....

 

[Habanero52]

Great job!!!!!

 

[redwillissuperman]

I think that's the beauty of the European lifestyle where you get 5 to 15 weeks of vacation to spend on personal pursuits and with the family. When I worked at Hinckley they even encouraged personal projects to be done at the company. But then John Bloor was always a maverick.

 

[RR100]

Very sanitary. Excellent fabrication and attention to detail. Nice!

 

[lchris21]

Thanks very much

 

[lchris21]

Managed to get a few more pre Xmas hours on the bike.

Go the rear brake master cylinder mounted, and the caliper plumbed in.

Also since the tank has been painted I've been waking up in cold sweats worrying about pin-hole leaks. Those who've been following the build will remember the terrible state of the tank and the amount of remedial work i had to do. I did pressure test it several times, and it passed ok, but for peace of mind and to prevent any future issues, I'm going belt and braces and decided to line the tank as well. I bought a POR-15 tank liner kit, and am in the process of applying it. Whilst the chemicals were doing their thing I had to find somewhere for the tank to sit, so couldn't resist putting it on the frame for the first time...

I'm happy I changed the colour scheme now as it looks better with the black

 

[Erskine]

Nice progress, looking sweet.

 

[dannywrx88]

Coming together sweet


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