Project SMX [Pic Heavy]
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@Louis-James LOLLLZZZZZZZZZZ Thank you. And DAMN I forgot to take some photo's of all the bolt's I spent 3 hours cleaning up!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_closed_eyes: :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat: :face_with_tears_of_joy:
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wrote on 30 Nov 2018, 01:47 last edited by NINJA
@Calum Yep tedious as hell, but I guess it will be worth it in the long run. I plan to swap a lot of em with SS one's I have bought, but the larger one's and some specific bolts are not easily replaceable so it had to be done. Plus if I can't fit the replacement SS bolts, I will have a back-up plan - anyways thank god that job is finished. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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wrote on 30 Nov 2018, 19:58 last edited by
Well y'all asked for it;
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@NINJA What's your method for cleaning?
I usually use a jewlry polisher on a dremel wheel to clean up bits and bobs. Did that for my Aprilia...then ordered all new bits anyhow.
wrote on 30 Nov 2018, 20:49 last edited by NINJA@Calum I basically secured one end of a bolt in a vice and then cleaned it with the rotary wire brush wheel in my drill. Then I would flip it around and do the other end, removing the nut and cleaning the thread before putting the nut back on. I find these rotary wire brush wheels to be the quickest and easiest way to clean up any metal parts really well. They are really good at removing old paint and rust off parts too. Plus it's a lot less hard work as the drill does it all for ya and the added bonus is there as cheap_as_chips too!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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@Calum I basically secured one end of a bolt in a vice and then cleaned it with the rotary wire brush wheel in my drill. Then I would flip it around and do the other end, removing the nut and cleaning the thread before putting the nut back on. I find these rotary wire brush wheels to be the quickest and easiest way to clean up any metal parts really well. They are really good at removing old paint and rust off parts too. Plus it's a lot less hard work as the drill does it all for ya and the added bonus is there as cheap_as_chips too!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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@Calum Indeed, just make sure that you wear some safety glasses, as the wire do spit out with time.
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@NINJA Worst is I find the wires in my clothing. Fly off into garments and then scratch against the skin. Very annoying.
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wrote on 2 Dec 2018, 11:50 last edited by declan 12 Feb 2018, 11:50
I use a big wire brush in a drill and it hasn’t attacked me yet apart from the time it touched my hand that was pretty savage
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I use a big wire brush in a drill and it hasn’t attacked me yet apart from the time it touched my hand that was pretty savage
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@declan Wear some gloves and eye protection dude, those little wires fly everywhere!!! :pouting_face:
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wrote on 5 Dec 2018, 13:57 last edited by NINJA 12 May 2018, 14:32
Humble beginnings!!! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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wrote on 5 Dec 2018, 14:14 last edited by
Very smart. Let the rebuild commence
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wrote on 5 Dec 2018, 15:02 last edited by
Nothing beats freshly painted chassis
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wrote on 5 Dec 2018, 15:45 last edited by
@NINJA love that colour
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wrote on 22 Dec 2018, 21:07 last edited by NINJA
Update;
I forgot to post these earlier, the oil pump cover was damaged, so I got a cheap replacement off good ole ebay;
I cleaned and resprayed the exhaust mid-pipe as it was in a sorry state.
Before;
After;
And I finally finished off polishing my swing arm, it took many, many hours of sanding and polishing, as I smoothed out all the rough edges, joins and casting flaws, but I am very happy with how it turned out and the endeavour was well worth it for-sure;
And I started fitting a load more parts today, I ended up with a rolling chassis, but it was dark by the time I finished up so I'll take some more pics tomorrow. Here's a sneak peek tho, just to wet your appetite;
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wrote on 22 Dec 2018, 21:09 last edited by
Yes that swingarm looks the business.
There used to be a company in Oxford that would polish parts up for you. Obviously costs money, but would be a well worthwhile investment.
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Yes that swingarm looks the business.
There used to be a company in Oxford that would polish parts up for you. Obviously costs money, but would be a well worthwhile investment.
wrote on 22 Dec 2018, 21:13 last edited by NINJA@Calum Thanks man - I did look into getting it done professionally, but as I've already gone wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy over my budget. I have to save some pennies and put those towards other parts I've got my eye on. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes: :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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wrote on 24 Dec 2018, 15:13 last edited by
Hm, like the shiny swingarm for sure but I'll need to see the finished bike before I can decide whether I like that orange. I'm not a fan of KTM
