Arj256 - Mk2 Restoration
Posted: 28 Oct 2013, 22:21
The next task that I started with, was sorting out the radiator fins. This was one of those tasks I wished I hadn't started, but I am sure it is a contributor to why the bikes over heat when moving slowly.
The radiator fins on both my radiators wasn't letting the air through so that's a good rainy evening job to straighten up:
With the bearings out of the swingarm and the lower suspension linkage, I sourced new replacement bearings along with new bushes and seals to replace the lot.
After having a shock how much that all came to, I decided that it’s never seeing mud as I don't want to replace them again I set about fitting the bearings and making sure that they are well greased.
Quite obvious in hindsight, but remove the seal before trying to remove the bearing, does make things alot easier!
With the moving bits ready, I got the frame and rear subframe ready for powder coating.
Trying to save a few pennies on the powder coating, I made sure that the frame was as clean as practical and blanked up all the threaded parts.
Then I made some protective plates to protect the head bearing races.
With the frame and rear subframe prepared, along with the other assorted parts I had ready previously, I took them down to the powder coaters.
The radiator fins on both my radiators wasn't letting the air through so that's a good rainy evening job to straighten up:
With the bearings out of the swingarm and the lower suspension linkage, I sourced new replacement bearings along with new bushes and seals to replace the lot.
After having a shock how much that all came to, I decided that it’s never seeing mud as I don't want to replace them again I set about fitting the bearings and making sure that they are well greased.
Quite obvious in hindsight, but remove the seal before trying to remove the bearing, does make things alot easier!
With the moving bits ready, I got the frame and rear subframe ready for powder coating.
Trying to save a few pennies on the powder coating, I made sure that the frame was as clean as practical and blanked up all the threaded parts.
Then I made some protective plates to protect the head bearing races.
With the frame and rear subframe prepared, along with the other assorted parts I had ready previously, I took them down to the powder coaters.