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| Posted: Mon Jul 5th, 2010 08:00 pm |
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derek hendry Bar Steward 
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looking good, as for ultrasonic baths, i am sure you will be able to purchase one of these, as to what to put in, not sure again, we used them where i worked to clean up ink jet nozzles using a cleaning solution called MEK methol ethyl Keytone, the jets were cut by lazers and were tiny, microns, this stuff used to clean them but not sure whether it would work on carbs
____________________ Derek and Maggie 2004 1800 in fridge White Rolls Canardly - Rolls down hill but can hardly get up em aka Fiat Ducato M/Home aka Tin Tent Honda Goldwing - Every corner an Adventure |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 5th, 2010 08:58 pm |
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Jocke Rider 
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One thing I noticed is that the rockercovers are of aftermarket chromed variety. These covers is notories for leaking at the gasket since they where forged on a mold made from a OEM piece which make the groove ,2mm to wide for the gasket. The OEM ones are cut aluminium. Recommend that you try to get a pair of originals, less hassle. Had said problem on my old 1200. Last edited on Mon Jul 5th, 2010 08:59 pm by Jocke ____________________ Rode a GL 1200 I -85 for 18 years. Updated to a GL 1200 LTD 2006. Crasched the LTD july 2008. Updated to a GL 1800 A2 august 2008. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 5th, 2010 09:11 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider 
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Jocke wrote: One thing I noticed is that the rockercovers are of aftermarket chromed variety. These covers is notories for leaking at the gasket since they where forged on a mold made from a OEM piece which make the groove ,2mm to wide for the gasket. The OEM ones are cut aluminium. Recommend that you try to get a pair of originals, less hassle. Had said problem on my old 1200. Thats interesting about these covers; I have procured an original pair as below.I just need to clean them up. Attachment: rockers.JPG (Downloaded 53 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 5th, 2010 09:24 pm |
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Jocke Rider
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Goody, those just need a new coat of clear.
____________________ Rode a GL 1200 I -85 for 18 years. Updated to a GL 1200 LTD 2006. Crasched the LTD july 2008. Updated to a GL 1800 A2 august 2008. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 5th, 2010 09:35 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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Jocke wrote: Goody, those just need a new coat of clear.When you say clear, do you mean Lacquer? Do you think it would be okay with the heat?
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 5th, 2010 10:16 pm |
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derek hendry Bar Steward
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they dont get mad hot but get high temp laquer just in case, they are much better than them chrome ones as well
____________________ Derek and Maggie 2004 1800 in fridge White Rolls Canardly - Rolls down hill but can hardly get up em aka Fiat Ducato M/Home aka Tin Tent Honda Goldwing - Every corner an Adventure |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:21 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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Here is a view inside the rocker cover. I just took the cover off to check the condition of the gasket. Just to be safe I will order 2 new ones. Attachment: DSCN1182.JPG (Downloaded 40 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:23 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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I am going to remove the thermostat housing and pipework shown. Attachment: DSCN1190.JPG (Downloaded 40 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:27 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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I took the engine to the workshop and gave it a good steam cleaning. It is surprising how much dirt this removed. Attachment: DSCN1202.JPG (Downloaded 40 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:29 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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Here is the front after being cleaned. Attachment: DSCN1203.JPG (Downloaded 40 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:31 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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Here is a view of the left side. Attachment: DSCN1204.JPG (Downloaded 40 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:40 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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I removed the covers from the timing belts as I wanted to do a test patch of paint spraying and did not want overspray on rubber gaskets. Attachment: DSCN1209.JPG (Downloaded 40 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:44 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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I have done a test patch using HYCOTE Very High Temperature paint but it looks sh1t. I am going to have to try something else. Any Suggestions anyone? Attachment: DSCN1213.JPG (Downloaded 41 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:48 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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I noticed that the 2 front spark plugs were rusty. This was because the drain holes were blocked preventing moisture to drain from the spark plug chamber. You can see the drain hole in this picture. Attachment: DSCN1221.JPG (Downloaded 39 times)
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 06:51 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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derek hendry wrote: looking good, as for ultrasonic baths, i am sure you will be able to purchase one of these, as to what to put in, not sure again, we used them where i worked to clean up ink jet nozzles using a cleaning solution called MEK methol ethyl Keytone, the jets were cut by lazers and were tiny, microns, this stuff used to clean them but not sure whether it would work on carbs The search is on for an ultrasonic bath for carb cleaning. When I find one I will post a picture.
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 08:03 pm |
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derek hendry Bar Steward
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looking good leman, i used to use this high temp alluminium look paint, it was a really good finish but seemed to stay soft so got dirty after a while.
____________________ Derek and Maggie 2004 1800 in fridge White Rolls Canardly - Rolls down hill but can hardly get up em aka Fiat Ducato M/Home aka Tin Tent Honda Goldwing - Every corner an Adventure |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 18th, 2010 09:49 pm |
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gdwales Rider 
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Lemen wrote: I have done a test patch using HYCOTE Very High Temperature paint but it looks sh1t.Hi Lemen, a few years ago I had a Hillman Imp engine in a show car, used to paint that with"BLACKFRIAR ALUMINIUM PAINT..........Extra Bright" claimed to be heatproof to 300F if it was put on in very light coat it looked just like a clean alumimium casting. Don't know if it still available but any stockist of Blackfriar paint would probably be able to help. Bike looking good so far. 
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| Posted: Sun Aug 15th, 2010 07:58 am |
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Koxxy Doorman 
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Liam, I was just wondering how the project is progressing
____________________ Ian To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. GL1500 |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 15th, 2010 03:57 pm |
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derek hendry Bar Steward
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yes could do with an update
____________________ Derek and Maggie 2004 1800 in fridge White Rolls Canardly - Rolls down hill but can hardly get up em aka Fiat Ducato M/Home aka Tin Tent Honda Goldwing - Every corner an Adventure |
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20th, 2010 09:21 pm |
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Lemen Leprechaun Rider
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There has been very little wrenching done last few weeks as I have been working away in the north western part of the country 5 hours drive away and then I have spent the last 8 days touring Scotland. I bought a few bits from a guy near Darlington, some plastic fairing bits, the Keyboard unit for the handlebars, the left handlebar switches, swingarm gaiter, Fuel tank sender unit and he also had a pair of totally refurbished front forks which saves me the job of getting my own rechromed. I also have a collection of other parts for the bike. I got from David Silvers a new centrestand pivot tube, Air filter, Rocker cover Gaskets and a new fuel filter. I found a guy on ebay selling new side and centrestand springs so I got them too. David silver also has a new stator for 70 something quid and also gaiters for the rear shocks. I have more or less decided to just replace the stator with a new unit now that the engine is out. I am going to get all the bits together (and the courage) to do the engine in one go before I tackle it. I also bought a motorcycle bench which has turned out to be a bit of a disaster. There is another thread running on here about that. I will post some more on the rebuild soon.
____________________ Liam ------------------------ Where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert. 2000 GL1500SE 1984 GL1200 Aspencade 1979 GS550E |
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