Down under, an idiot and a 400F

[hillsy]

You can get the Killrust cans from SuperCheap.


BTW - I just checked on a White Knight can and it says you only need a primer for galv, stainless and alloy. Still, the Killrust is heaps better anyway....

 

[neevo]

You can get the Killrust cans from SuperCheap.

Noted. It came out pretty good and was a nice exercise on how to paint. My shed is obviously too dark as the coverage is not proper on 1 leg and the top of 1 mount which I simply couldn't see yesterday when I did it. I will touch it up in a week or so once the paint has fully gone off.

Edit: just ordered some of these to finish the whole thing off:

 

[neevo]

16 hours between coats apparently so I hit the stand with another thick coat at lunchtime. Got rid of the bits I'd missed and also tidied up the sections where it wasn't quite gloss enough. Time will tell if it holds up.

 

[neevo]

So I've been on a bit of a spending spree, nothing crazy as I have my monthly budget. I dropped in to see my bud Darren at DNA Customs to have the following bits turned/CNC'd up:

1. Updated ignition shutoff button lower mount (to accommodate a mount for the Acewell)
2. Upper and lower shock bushes
3. Caliper spacers

This left me with a bit of cash left so I hit eBay and splurged the rest in about 11 minutes on the following.

A. 466 piston kit
The pistons that came out the bike weren't in great condition and one of them had melted a ring right through the top of the piston too. So they needed replacing anyway. Add to that a seller on eBay was selling 466 kits for $125 AUD delivered and the cost to increase displacement was too good to not do it. Believe my surprise when I found the pistons had been delivered today (I only ordered them 3 days ago from Japan!):

B. Venhill universal throttle push-pull cables
I was thinking of buying 400F cables but was nervous they would be too long now I've gone with clip ons. Venhill offer a customizable kit that can be cut and soldered to your specific requirements. Not exactly cheap but at least I can get it exactly how I need it:

C. Banjo bolts and assorted fuel line fittings
Lastly I've been having problems with running fuel lines out of the tank. I welded in 2 threaded bungs (10mm x 1.5) however the 90 degree elbows I bought were too tall and fouled the coils. Instead I bought some banjo bolts with 6mm barbs which should be a much more slim line option:

I also had bought a petcock for the tank which hung down a bit low. I wasn't keen on the look so won't be using it, instead I'm going to run lines that have an inline fuel tap in them and won't be visible from the side of the bike. So to help do this I bought some 6mm barb fittings.

 

[crazypj]

You won't be disapointed with 466 kit, it's a really good modification 8)
Good call on banjo fittigs
I always used Venhill cables when I was in Britain, damn good quality

 

[neevo]

You won't be disapointed with 466 kit, it's a really good modification 8)
Good call on banjo fittigs
I always used Venhill cables when I was in Britain, damn good quality

Thanks PJ, that's eased my mind on a few things hearing that from you. I've heard of Venhill but wasn't sure on the quality. Do you think 6mm banjo fittings will flow enough petrol for the carbs?

 

[crazypj]

What size is the hole?
I would probably re-drill to 5/32" and use just enough torque to seal as bolts can distort/snap when modified

 

[neevo]

What size is the hole?
I would probably re-drill to 5/32" and use just enough torque to seal as bolts can distort/snap when modified

I think the ID of the barb fittings is supposed to be 6mm, approx 8mm OD.

 

[crazypj]

That will be plent, how about cross drilling in bolt?

 

[neevo]

That will be plent, how about cross drilling in bolt?

Don't know but I can open them up to 6mm if there is enough meat there to do it. I would hope the bolts would flow enough if they have a 6mm barb, but you never know!

 

[crazypj]

cross drilling shouldn't need to be more than 3.5~4mm that will flow plenty as there are two holes

 

[neevo]

cross drilling shouldn't need to be more than 3.5~4mm that will flow plenty as there are two holes

Got it. Thanks bud. Good luck with the op BTW.

Is it going to be a solution to some issues or are they trying stuff out?

 

[crazypj]

Hopefully it will cure the issue I'm have standing
Anasthesic from surgery has worn off so pain level has increased
Nurse has just put nother bottle of something up, got needles in both hands, typing isn't too bad though'

Almost forgot I have camera on laptop, here's pics at 6:00 am local




only feeling a little nauseous, threw up twice earlier

 

[neevo]

Hopefully it will cure the issue I'm have standing
Anasthesic from surgery has worn off so pain level has increased
Nurse has just put nother bottle of something up, got needles in both hands, typing isn't too bad though'

That's good news! Fingers crossed it has the desired results.

I suggest you get as doped as possible and start your own thread, could get interesting

 

[stroker crazy]

Talk about devotion to the cause!

crazypj is too much!

Crazy

 

[crazypj]

I get a shot of morphine eery 6 minutes, numbs things a bit but typing is exhausting (real low dose but rel frequent )
Time for another nap ;D

 

[neevo]

Don't have the clicker?

Click, click, click, click, click, click, click.... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

 

[crazypj]

Yep, but it's on timer, green light, hit button ;D

 

[neevo]

You can do all that fancy bike stuff but you can't Hotwire a morphine clicker

 

[deepwaterimports]

You can do all that fancy bike stuff but you can't Hotwire a morphine clicker

Hahahaha

Get well soon man.