XBR 500 REBUILD

[guest295]

There's a coating called Nyalic (look it up in Google) that's used on spacecraft, aluminium boats used in saltwater, alloy window frames etc. It's pricey, but if you're happy to spend up large on powdercoating and blasting, that shouldn't bother you. It's way cheaper than doing it all over again next year.

[guest288]

OK Guys, so this is what I'm dealing with:







If anyone can add any other ideas for cleaning this up then I'd be grateful.
 

[crackedhead]

Hi Dave,

You've got quite a job on your hands there!

To clean up the cylinder head cooling fins I got one of those small battery / hobbycraft drills from Lidl for £15 and it did quite a good job of getting rid of the muck and getting back to the metal. As for the engine side casings - I'd try rubbing them down and spraying with silver paint. David Silver has the casings for sale but that would get quite expensive (around £65 for both side, not counting the Starter Cover and Oil Filter casing). Good luck.

Let us know how you get on.

[guest288]

Cheers CH,
I've had a go with a dremmel but it seems to go through brushes like no tomorrow-plus in one bit it seemed to get back to bare metal a bit too much.
I'm thinking along the lines of soda blasting- take it as one whole lump and get the casings done too- if I can find someone local, as lugging the engine about knackers you out somewhat...

[guest288]

OK, so not much done until recently. Hope the pics come out ok...







Yeah I know its slow, but hopefully I'll get it done by July...

[robG]

It's looking splendid . Keep up the good work . These things take time to do properly .

Well done !

Rob .

[guest526]

 

   Good work mate,more pics soon,no pressure or anything.....

[guest288]

Ok, had a bit more of a go this weekend- not quite on Hurley's pace, but its coming along...











Regards all, Dave 

[guest7]

Hang on, I just need to get my sunglasses 

Very nice, very shiny

GC

[guest27]

Love the orange - what colour is it?

R

[robG]

Yeah , ditto ,super colour, Dave . 

Can't wait to see the full job . Go to it !

Rob .

[guest288]

Believe it or not, its the standard metallic red- I have those office lights in the garage, probably altering the colour a bit...
I'm going to leave the bodywork I think- I like the idea with all those shiny bits the bike can also show some of its history and battle scars!

[guest288]

OK, a bit more done.

I've had a bit more time to spend on it so it's starting to come along.











Just need to sort out the handlebar controls, and clean up the engine and that should be her ready to go!

[turkeyuk]

thats looking nice & clean, i hope mine turns out half as well

[guest288]

Ok, managed a bit more time on the bike today- nothing major, just a few bits and pieces that seem to take time. More pics soon.