1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star restoration (1000 miles and more)
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haplo_84
Been Around the Block
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
Oh i can beleive it, just doing little mods on my bike is costing me more than i was thinking. But it'll all be worth it in the long run. I'm excited to see the outcome of the beauty, your attention to detail is just awesome.
Oh i can beleive it, just doing little mods on my bike is costing me more than i was thinking. But it'll all be worth it in the long run. I'm excited to see the outcome of the beauty, your attention to detail is just awesome.
50gary
Under the Limelight
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
Swan, looking very nice all the way through good work. To backtrack just a bit, could you fill me in on the Vapor blasting? I read about it in "Classic Bikes" but I don't know any details. I been looking for a local shop that does this but no luck thus far. Thanks.
Cheers, 50gary
Swan, looking very nice all the way through good work. To backtrack just a bit, could you fill me in on the Vapor blasting? I read about it in "Classic Bikes" but I don't know any details. I been looking for a local shop that does this but no luck thus far. Thanks.
Cheers, 50gary
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
50gary,
I will write up a complete before and after page on vapor blasting once my parts are done. It is highly popular in the UK for restorative work, the results are simply stunning and have many advantages over traditional media blasting. Two people offer vapor blasting small orders for motorcyle parts:
Mods and Rockers
Bikesalot
I am going with Peter at Mods and Rockers for he is only 2 hours away, he rides British bikes and understands how important this motor is to me.
50gary,
I will write up a complete before and after page on vapor blasting once my parts are done. It is highly popular in the UK for restorative work, the results are simply stunning and have many advantages over traditional media blasting. Two people offer vapor blasting small orders for motorcyle parts:
Mods and Rockers
Bikesalot
I am going with Peter at Mods and Rockers for he is only 2 hours away, he rides British bikes and understands how important this motor is to me.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
Another step forward: The motor parts, two gearboxes (STD and ARTT2), two monobloc carbs and the inner primary cover are all repaired, cleaned, prepped and packed for vapor blasting. I crated everything for transport to Peter at Mods and Rockers vapor blasting in Mankato, MN.
Precious cargo
I have never had anything vapor blasted before, researched the pro's and con's and decided to try it. I will post my results in a separate thread when all is done.
Another step forward: The motor parts, two gearboxes (STD and ARTT2), two monobloc carbs and the inner primary cover are all repaired, cleaned, prepped and packed for vapor blasting. I crated everything for transport to Peter at Mods and Rockers vapor blasting in Mankato, MN.
Precious cargo
I have never had anything vapor blasted before, researched the pro's and con's and decided to try it. I will post my results in a separate thread when all is done.
Goggles Pizano
Active Member
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
Interesting. I've heard of similar results with glass beads (not cut). Supposedly, the round beads close up the pores of the metal unlike cut glass which leaves pits. Very interested to see how it comes out.
Per the site you listed, it seems the rates are pretty reasonable as well.
Interesting. I've heard of similar results with glass beads (not cut). Supposedly, the round beads close up the pores of the metal unlike cut glass which leaves pits. Very interested to see how it comes out.
Per the site you listed, it seems the rates are pretty reasonable as well.
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
Vapor blasting is more or less glass beads in a water stream. I first used it on Aero Engine turbine blades when I worked for Rolls Royce a couple of life times ago.
It leaves a really nice clean satin finish.
Phil Pilgrim in Melbourne has a set up, and there have to be some in the Midwest.
Search for AQUA BLASTING in teh US
Vapor blasting is more or less glass beads in a water stream. I first used it on Aero Engine turbine blades when I worked for Rolls Royce a couple of life times ago.
It leaves a really nice clean satin finish.
Phil Pilgrim in Melbourne has a set up, and there have to be some in the Midwest.
Search for AQUA BLASTING in teh US
jrknecht
What about What?
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
What setup are you using to shoot all your stuff? Pictures look amazing
. I would love to shoot everything on white but I no longer have my studio so every time I want to do a backdrop I have to get everything out and set it up at home 
.
Keep up the great work.
JR
What setup are you using to shoot all your stuff? Pictures look amazing
. I would love to shoot everything on white but I no longer have my studio so every time I want to do a backdrop I have to get everything out and set it up at home .Keep up the great work.
JR
adriannarnold
Coast to Coast
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
You sir, are ridiculous (in the best way of course). I can't imagine the excitement when you got this old girl.
Fantastic job so far. What great work. I think you and this bike were meant for each other. Keep up the great work, and the great updates and pictures. Good luck, and happy wrenching
You sir, are ridiculous (in the best way of course). I can't imagine the excitement when you got this old girl.
Fantastic job so far. What great work. I think you and this bike were meant for each other. Keep up the great work, and the great updates and pictures. Good luck, and happy wrenching
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
Thanks everyone! I have been extremely busy with work and travel and unable to spend time on my bike. Stik70, I rarely get out of bluff country but would consider a high speed burn up along I-90 to meet up...
I am slowly collecting, documenting, cleaning, filing and prepping all the metal hardware for cadmium plating. It is a time consuming and detailed process which could drive a weaker person freaking insane. Every single nut, bolt, screw, washer, spring, stud etc needs to be processed, including new hardware which is zinc plated. My order for a Whitworth tap and die set from the UK weeks ago has not arrived and is holding up this process. I am also adding all the hardware from a Norton gearbox, Triumph T110 motor and Lucas K2F magneto for version 2.0 of my Triton as long as I am it. Tedious work, but I am making the time do it right.
Also I am patiently awaiting my motor and parts from vapor blasting. Quality work takes time.
One of many bags of parts being prepped for re-plating. Extra credit points for anyone who can identify where these parts belong.
Thanks everyone! I have been extremely busy with work and travel and unable to spend time on my bike. Stik70, I rarely get out of bluff country but would consider a high speed burn up along I-90 to meet up...
I am slowly collecting, documenting, cleaning, filing and prepping all the metal hardware for cadmium plating. It is a time consuming and detailed process which could drive a weaker person freaking insane. Every single nut, bolt, screw, washer, spring, stud etc needs to be processed, including new hardware which is zinc plated. My order for a Whitworth tap and die set from the UK weeks ago has not arrived and is holding up this process. I am also adding all the hardware from a Norton gearbox, Triumph T110 motor and Lucas K2F magneto for version 2.0 of my Triton as long as I am it. Tedious work, but I am making the time do it right.
Also I am patiently awaiting my motor and parts from vapor blasting. Quality work takes time.
One of many bags of parts being prepped for re-plating. Extra credit points for anyone who can identify where these parts belong.
50gary
Under the Limelight
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
Swan, in this photo you have a portion of the hardware in small plastic bags with the labels. Will the Cadmium plater do these bits one at a time and re-insert them into the labeled bags, or simply do them en-mass and return to once again be sorted? The biggest "tool" you have at your disposal appears to be your methodology, organizational skills. I admire your abilities in this area. Early on you mentioned you are an archeologist by day and a motorbike Maven by night? This is a learning thread.
Cheers, 50gary
Swan, in this photo you have a portion of the hardware in small plastic bags with the labels. Will the Cadmium plater do these bits one at a time and re-insert them into the labeled bags, or simply do them en-mass and return to once again be sorted? The biggest "tool" you have at your disposal appears to be your methodology, organizational skills. I admire your abilities in this area. Early on you mentioned you are an archeologist by day and a motorbike Maven by night? This is a learning thread.
Cheers, 50gary
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
50gary,
Meticulous documentation and notes are necessary because everything will arrive in one big box, plated in a large container and returned as a large jigsaw puzzle. Platers will not do small batches or keep things separated. Since I am mixing two motors, two carbs, two gearboxes everything from my Goldie etc organization is a must.
50gary,
Meticulous documentation and notes are necessary because everything will arrive in one big box, plated in a large container and returned as a large jigsaw puzzle. Platers will not do small batches or keep things separated. Since I am mixing two motors, two carbs, two gearboxes everything from my Goldie etc organization is a must.
Goggles Pizano
Active Member
Re: 1962 BSA DBD34 Gold Star barn find restoration
That definitely cleaned it up. I'm not sure how it looks in person, but in the pictures it almost looks like it's been painted with silver paint.
That definitely cleaned it up. I'm not sure how it looks in person, but in the pictures it almost looks like it's been painted with silver paint.