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My DT125 80s Yz style DT200 build one to watch!

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    Just thought I’d post this

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      Just thought I’d post this

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      @mhbikesnbits so sweet and your spare engine looks better than my good engine 😂

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        @mhbikesnbits so sweet and your spare engine looks better than my good engine 😂

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        @declan lol going to be for sale I think soon

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          Bottom triple clamp cleaned ready for a polish
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            Bottom triple clamp cleaned ready for a polish
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            @mhbikesnbits What/how are you cleaning up these parts bud? They all look mint!!! :thumbs_up_light_skin_tone:

            SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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              @mhbikesnbits What/how are you cleaning up these parts bud? They all look mint!!! :thumbs_up_light_skin_tone:

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              @NINJA I vaqua blast them, which in a nutshell is high pressure water and glass particles nothing cleans better

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                Thinking a satin chrome finish for the
                shock linkage what’s people’s opinion on it example of the finish is below

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                  Thinking a satin chrome finish for the
                  shock linkage what’s people’s opinion on it example of the finish is below

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                  @mhbikesnbits Satin chrome paint would look good. Is that from a rattle can? I resprayed mine in a gloss black paint and although they look good, once fitted TBH they do chip easily. Mostly due to their location on the bike, being vulnerable to stones and salt, plus ease of rear suspension reassembly. Paint is fine but I would suggest that a powered coat might be more durable???

                  SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                    @mhbikesnbits Satin chrome paint would look good. Is that from a rattle can? I resprayed mine in a gloss black paint and although they look good, once fitted TBH they do chip easily. Mostly due to their location on the bike, being vulnerable to stones and salt, plus ease of rear suspension reassembly. Paint is fine but I would suggest that a powered coat might be more durable???

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                    Just painted mine tonight I’d recommend powder coat where ever you can it’s just the best

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                      Powdercoating is great for resilience.

                      But the finish isn't always the best. For things on show, can't bet 2 pack paint. Fot things that need protecting, powdercoat.

                      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                        @mhbikesnbits Satin chrome paint would look good. Is that from a rattle can? I resprayed mine in a gloss black paint and although they look good, once fitted TBH they do chip easily. Mostly due to their location on the bike, being vulnerable to stones and salt, plus ease of rear suspension reassembly. Paint is fine but I would suggest that a powered coat might be more durable???

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                        @NINJA was thinking electroplated chrome, the coating should last years that way but if I was to paint I would go with powder coat

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                          @NINJA was thinking electroplated chrome, the coating should last years that way but if I was to paint I would go with powder coat

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                          @mhbikesnbits Chrome is cool but very expensive, especially compared to paint or powered coat. Plus once chipped or damaged it will need a full re-chrome, which again is not cheap and takes a few weeks out of your riding time. Personally I would just paint them, at least that way if those parts gets damaged its an easy fix which you can perform yourself relatively cheaply. :winking_face: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :winking_face:

                          SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                            Just painted mine tonight I’d recommend powder coat where ever you can it’s just the best

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                            @declan I agree I like powder coat but it’s got to be done by the right person or I don’t think it lasts very good and chips easy, Ive powder coated pretty much everything on the bike as I like how it strong it is, I also have a good powder coater who is into bikes and restoration himself so I know he knows what the crack is,

                            As a little experiment I’m also going to ceramic coat everything painted on my bike too like they use on cars when detailing before it’s fitted on the bike as to see if gives it even more protection

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                              Powdercoating is great for resilience.

                              But the finish isn't always the best. For things on show, can't bet 2 pack paint. Fot things that need protecting, powdercoat.

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                              @Calum i also like 2pac I spray that a lot where I work probably my second choice if i didn’t go with powder coat also always wanted to try cerakote heard great results with that too

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                                @Calum i also like 2pac I spray that a lot where I work probably my second choice if i didn’t go with powder coat also always wanted to try cerakote heard great results with that too

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                                @mhbikesnbits 2k paint is far superior to regular cellulose paint. Pretty much all rattle cans are only 1K cellulose paint. 2K is more durable and also chemical resistant, so it's much more robust and provides a superior finish to protect your parts. If you have a compressor and can mix paint then I'd go for the 2K, use Zinc primer on non-aluminum parts and a self etch primer on Ali parts, for even more protection and longevity. Or if you have a friend or good body shop nearby then get a professional to do it. But like I said think long term and what will be the simplest and cheapest solution if your parts ever need repairing in the future. :winking_face: :winking_face:

                                SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                  Busy life = lack of progress, however have blasted last couple of bits for the engine ready for powder coating and plastics to be rattle canned

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                                  I have vaqua blasted the plastic parts as it leaves a nice key like you would get off shot blasting metal perfect for spraying

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                                    Engine parts took to the powder coaters £110 is the cost not too bad in my opinion considering the masking work on it ect, always a top job by my guy - crank case, cylinder + head, clutch cover, power valve cable box power valve cover, water pump and power valve cap, gone for a satin black ral 9005 17% gloss

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                                      Engine parts took to the powder coaters £110 is the cost not too bad in my opinion considering the masking work on it ect, always a top job by my guy - crank case, cylinder + head, clutch cover, power valve cable box power valve cover, water pump and power valve cap, gone for a satin black ral 9005 17% gloss

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                                      @mhbikesnbits That's a good price, I wish the coaters around here were that cheap. I got quoted £100 just for a set of yokes. :face_screaming_in_fear:

                                      Rattle can to the rescue!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

                                      SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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                                        @mhbikesnbits That's a good price, I wish the coaters around here were that cheap. I got quoted £100 just for a set of yokes. :face_screaming_in_fear:

                                        Rattle can to the rescue!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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                                        @NINJA wow really what area are from , that’s expensive he does a top notch job too restores bikes himself so he knows the crack what’s good to paint and what’s not

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                                          @NINJA wow really what area are from , that’s expensive he does a top notch job too restores bikes himself so he knows the crack what’s good to paint and what’s not

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                                          @mhbikesnbits Berkshire, sadly there's not too many coaters interested in 'small one off' type jobs in this neck of the woods. 🙁

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