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The fibreglass comes from this company: https://www.bucks-composites.com/products They're amazing, and make inexpensive kits. They also sent a...
I could see the filtration about 8:30 in, but not at 15 minutes in. I'll watch the whole clip, he's doing a good job. Except I use a better mask...
Thanks! After another couple of different paints (Holts on some panels, Custom Paints on others), I’ll try a couple different lacquers. I’m...
Was it just the once? Happy New Year. I’m now in Taplow, though occasionally join Graham Bolger’s runs. I did offer London to pop by for coffees...
I have had a break from painting, while organising the garage (putting up a shed for the Mrs. was part of this, as it gets garden equipment out of...
After bending a couple of the cheaper riveting tools on a bike mechanic course*, it was suggesting that I purchase one of these:...
Haha, this has been a fun thread, mostly at my expense. To answer some questions: -I have a mini grinder that I could probably remove the chain...
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OK, so I found the front sprocket retaining plate on the floor of my garage a couple days ago. I rarely use the bike, and had the c+s changed...
The earlier ('91-'97) 900cc bike is ULEZ compliant. The CoC Ducati sent me shows 0.08 NOx. I can't imagine the '98 on model would be any worse.
You could try Traxden in Park Royal - Alex rebuilt my 900SS engine 4 or 5 years back, and its still going strong.
Then it’s just adding three layers of glass fibre. Used a mini clamp from one of my other hobbies, and will leave to set for a couple of days....
First I drilled holes in the fairing piece, then used the Dremel to saw it open, leaving as small a gap as possible. Used masking tape on the good...
Today I had a go for the first time at fibre glass repairs. It’s not hard, anyone could probably do it, just fiddly and time consuming.* I had a...
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More minor repairs on a different tail panel. This one has a combination of issues - worn down areas and three cracks. I drilled holes using the...
Gloves back on, and I decide to mix up some epoxy, which I fill into the gap. Time to stop while it cures. If it doesn’t stick, I have an...
Finishing off with 800 grit, just to make sure it’s a good finish, and I take gloves off to feel for irregularities. I find a couple. First is a...
Obviously some paint scratches, but hand sanding with an (excellent) 20mm block and 400 grit wet and dry takes it back but shows that it’s already...
Today’s task - preparation of another tail panel, by hand this time. Looks OK, this one, with no apparent damage. Hand sanding reveals its history...
