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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:34 pm
Post subject: Re-painting / coating fork sliders
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Some time ago I bought a spare pair of forks for the 750turbo, on
ebay, just because, really. I had it in my mind to re-furb them over
winter, then swap them over. Anyway, winter is here, so I ought to
get on with it.
The main bit of re-furbing is really the finish on the sliders [1],
and the associated anti-dive gubbins. I want the bike to look as
standard and original as possible, so really I just want the original
black satin finish re-done.
Any idea where I could get such a thing done?
[1] is this the correct name for the bit that goes up and down, and
has the wheel and brake calipers bolted to it. Amazing that I've been
fiddling with bikes all these years and don't know the names yet.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:34 pm
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Champ wrote:
> Some time ago I bought a spare pair of forks for the 750turbo, on
> ebay, just because, really. I had it in my mind to re-furb them over
> winter, then swap them over. Anyway, winter is here, so I ought to
> get on with it.
>
> The main bit of re-furbing is really the finish on the sliders [1],
> and the associated anti-dive gubbins. I want the bike to look as
> standard and original as possible, so really I just want the original
> black satin finish re-done.
>
> Any idea where I could get such a thing done?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_1000...atalogI
> [1] is this the correct name for the bit that goes up and down, and
> has the wheel and brake calipers bolted to it. Amazing that I've been
> fiddling with bikes all these years and don't know the names yet.
They're actually called sleeve jobs. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 2:34 pm
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Sucking his keyboard for inspiration, Champ typed:
> The main bit of re-furbing is really the finish on the sliders [1],
> [1] is this the correct name for the bit that goes up and down
Slidey bit = slider
Stationary bit = stanchion
Unless I am wrong, of course.
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Ducati GT1000
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:36 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:36 pm
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sweller wrote:
> Rich B wrote:
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>>> [1] is this the correct name for the bit that goes up and down
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>> Slidey bit = slider
>> Stationary bit = stanchion
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> That's my understanding.
I'm slightly gobsmacked by this discussion. Does anyone know what the bulgy
metal thing that the petrol goes in is called? >> Stay informed about: Re-painting / coating fork sliders |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:36 am
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platypus wrote:
> > > > [1] is this the correct name for the bit that goes up and down
> >
> > > Slidey bit = slider
> > > Stationary bit = stanchion
> >
> > That's my understanding.
>
> I'm slightly gobsmacked by this discussion. Does anyone know what the
> bulgy metal thing that the petrol goes in is called?
Carburettor
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:41 am
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:40 am
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:40 am
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 6:40 am
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Sucking his keyboard for inspiration, deadmail.RemoveThis@burnt.org.uk typed:
> A.Clews.RemoveThis@DENTURESsussex.ac.uk wrote in message
> <fibct8$o9d$1@south.jnrs.ja.net>:
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>> Thus spake sweller (sweller@mztech.fsnet.co.uk) unto the assembled
>> multitudes:
>>> platypus wrote:
>>
>>>>>>> [1] is this the correct name for the bit that goes up and down
>>>>>
>>>>>> Slidey bit = slider
>>>>>> Stationary bit = stanchion
>>>>>
>>>>> That's my understanding.
>>>>
>>>> I'm slightly gobsmacked by this discussion. Does anyone know what
>>>> the bulgy metal thing that the petrol goes in is called?
>>
>>> Carburettor
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>> Cylinder head.
>
> Debatable, it might be the cylinder or the crankcase.
Or, if you have had a long walk, a jerry can.
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Rich B
Ducati GT1000
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:15 am
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On 25 Nov, 14:58, "Krusty" <dontwant....DeleteThis@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
> Champ wrote:
> > <snipola>
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> > So, now we've had fun with my ignorance, can anyone give advice on
> > re-coating?
>
> If it's just black satin paint rather than some fancy coating, I'd
> recommend Sperex Tough Black Satin. Unsurprisingly, it's tough, black,
> & satin. Available from all[1] good motor factors.
A man of Champ's means may want to consider low temperature powder
coating.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 8:53 am
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On 25 Nov, 16:20, "Krusty" <dontwant....DeleteThis@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
> pe....DeleteThis@ps-fisher.demon.co.uk wrote:
> > On 25 Nov, 14:58, "Krusty" <dontwant....DeleteThis@nowhere.invalid> wrote:
> > > Champ wrote:
> > > > <snipola>
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> > > > So, now we've had fun with my ignorance, can anyone give advice on
> > > > re-coating?
>
> > > If it's just black satin paint rather than some fancy coating, I'd
> > > recommend Sperex Tough Black Satin. Unsurprisingly, it's tough,
> > > black, & satin. Available from all[1] good motor factors.
>
> > A man of Champ's means may want to consider low temperature powder
> > coating.
>
> Can you get satin powder coating then? I've had various bits done over
> the years, & it always comes out shiny. Well shinier than what I'd
> consider a satin finish to be, anyhow.
Short answer - yes. Certainly for industrial applications. Long answer
- there are several types of powder coating. Some can give what is
called a satin finish. It may be possible to find someone who can do
this on alloy motorcycle parts to achieve the desired effect in black.
I'm sure Champ can drive google.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:41 am
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:41 am
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platypus wrote:
> Champ wrote:
>> Some time ago I bought a spare pair of forks for the 750turbo, on
>> ebay, just because, really. I had it in my mind to re-furb them over
>> winter, then swap them over. Anyway, winter is here, so I ought to
>> get on with it.
>>
>> The main bit of re-furbing is really the finish on the sliders [1],
>> and the associated anti-dive gubbins. I want the bike to look as
>> standard and original as possible, so really I just want the original
>> black satin finish re-done.
>>
>> Any idea where I could get such a thing done?
>
> http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_1000...atalogI
>
you are a very bad person.................
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>> [1] is this the correct name for the bit that goes up and down, and
>> has the wheel and brake calipers bolted to it. Amazing that I've been
>> fiddling with bikes all these years and don't know the names yet.
>
> They're actually called sleeve jobs.
> >> Stay informed about: Re-painting / coating fork sliders |
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:41 am
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Champ wrote:
> <snipola>
>
> So, now we've had fun with my ignorance, can anyone give advice on
> re-coating?
If it's just black satin paint rather than some fancy coating, I'd
recommend Sperex Tough Black Satin. Unsurprisingly, it's tough, black,
& satin. Available from all[1] good motor factors.
[1] For 'very few' values of all.
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Krusty
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