So it was time to get dirty today – I hate dealing with brakes/bearings etc especially ones this old. Everything came apart pretty easily. Each shim/washer has now been pressed flat and all the components seem to actually be in good shape. I’m replacing the bearings as they don’t feel great and as it’s all in pieces would be crazy … Read More
Grips
Decided to have a quick look as to how these are going to look. Gave me chills! Can’t wait to start putting it all back together again!
Shot Blasting
No pictures yet but the Brio is now with Calne Engineering to be shot blasted. Great price too – lets see what the finish is like in a week or so!
Brio Cables
All of the cables have had their day so I’ve decided to replace them. There are six main cables plus a couple of other control cables which are used with the little taps below the seat – I’ll deal with these with the offcuts as they’re pretty tiny. I’ve measure each cable, inner and out with digital calibers as well … Read More
Get a grip
The new grips from Italy turned up today and look absolutely great, can’t wait to put them on now!
Bench Polisher
This is categorically the most satisfying task ever (and I had a bead blasting cabinet!). This thing was less than £100 and works great. Check out the before and after on this engine cover!
Engine bearings and seals
Just waiting for one more engine bearing and it’ll be ready to go off to the garage to have them pressed in. Then the rebuild will start! I decided to investigate the world of bearings before I purchased the new ones; I’m a bit like that. I ended up selected metal shielded bearings which were massive overkill but when you’re … Read More
Shiny Levers
Had a bit of time left over today so started polishing the levers. Stripped the aftermarket rubber grips off the levers and they’ve now polished up nicely. Did the same with the old main grips as I’ve ordered some new-old stock grips from Italy! Beneath the old grips were these slips of material which I think is leather – difficult … Read More
Box full of yellow stuff
Last day of my break today so made the most of it. Finished stripping anything painted yellow ready to go off to Calne Engineering for a quote. The only thing I got stuck on was a torn weld on the rear shock bolt; as it just spins now I’m going to see if they can weld it and remove it … Read More