So got back from work and decided after a red eye I would try to work in the bike... apparently this was not such a good idea, thought I would tackle the caliper rebuild
So these were the original pistons pitted, scratched and rusted
Here are the new ones that arrived
First I installed the rubber seals in, There is a thicker one that is inserted into the lower groove
Through great skill and mastery I somehow managed to twist the seal as I installed it, after a little cursing and persistence I untwisted it.
I then installed the smaller seal
Then repeated for the other side
I then put a little grease on them
Next I replaced the bleed nipple
Then I installed the rubbers and hollow pin
Then this is the moment where I totally fucked up
Yep put the pistons in the wrong way didn't I .... face palm moment... so being a kid raised on magyver I thought to my self what would he do... so I tried connecting the old rear brake master cylinder and for some reason I can't get the pistons to move out ... currently at an in pass.
So rather than give you turned my attention to getting the motor back in the frame, as I moved the stand the motor fell off and this happened
I'm hoping it still seals otherwise I'll be in need of someone to weld then machine it ... not really what I was hoping for
In addition I scratched the engine paint a little luckily it's on a side cover that can be removed and painted
I tried laying the engine over
But by myself I'm one arm short of being able to put it back in I think I'll have to wait for some assistance ... unfortunately wifey is about 1 week from due so my number one apprentice is off
Another thing I noticed I need to replace these bolts that hold the engine cover on
Does anyone have a part number or know the proper name for these ?
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