My Wife finished her build!

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Manbearpig 1/19/2021 9:39am
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miketherider wrote:
What did you dip the fork legs into? I presume to remove the old clear coat?
It’s a lye bath I use to remove anodizing so I can fix scratches etc.
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Manbearpig 1/21/2021 12:58am
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She’s having too much fun with the vapor honing cabinet Grinning






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Deja New 1/25/2021 3:01am
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Whymee wrote:
Great build!

What media are you using in your Vapor Cabinet?

Same for aluminum vs steel?
Manbearpig wrote:
Thank you very much.
I use glass bead for both aluminum and steel. I use a different psi though.
You got any videos? Would love to see the years of build up getting blown away...
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Manbearpig 1/25/2021 9:58pm
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Whymee wrote:
Great build!

What media are you using in your Vapor Cabinet?

Same for aluminum vs steel?
Manbearpig wrote:
Thank you very much.
I use glass bead for both aluminum and steel. I use a different psi though.
Deja New wrote:
You got any videos? Would love to see the years of build up getting blown away...
You got any videos? Would love to see the years of build up getting blown away...
I will post some up soon. It’s a cool process
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FarleyMX25 1/26/2021 7:53am
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Which media are you using to remove the paint? Glass bead? What mesh?
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Manbearpig 1/31/2021 10:00pm
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FarleyMX25 wrote:
Which media are you using to remove the paint? Glass bead? What mesh?
I use 270 grit Glass bead for most aluminum parts
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Manbearpig 1/31/2021 10:35pm
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So far working on wheels is her least favorite part. Haha. Fresh rivets in the airbox and hubs ready for paint









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Manbearpig 1/31/2021 10:43pm
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She’s stoked with the fresh powder coat to the frame, swingarm and bars. Thankfully she’s leaving the tank as is!



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Deja New 2/1/2021 1:44am
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Is that a chicken?
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Manbearpig 2/1/2021 3:06pm
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Deja New wrote:
Is that a chicken? [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2021/02/01/476150/s1200_112704DC_A61F_48BC_B05B_33490FEBA788.jpg[/img]
Is that a chicken?
Haha. Yes it is. We have 10 of the little shits and this one sneaks in once in awhile because she forgets she’s a bird.
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Manbearpig 2/2/2021 8:41pm
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We got the cases and cylinder back today.



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Deja New 2/2/2021 11:34pm
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That looks incredible! We had 3 chickens... choocky looky, Henny Penny, and Clucky lucky but two have been eaten by a fox of all things here in Australia. She comes in the house if we don’t watch out as she’s free range Smile
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timobijnen84 2/2/2021 11:38pm
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What paint did you use on the engine?
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Manbearpig 2/2/2021 11:47pm
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Deja New wrote:
That looks incredible! We had 3 chickens... choocky looky, Henny Penny, and Clucky lucky but two have been eaten by a fox of all things here...
That looks incredible! We had 3 chickens... choocky looky, Henny Penny, and Clucky lucky but two have been eaten by a fox of all things here in Australia. She comes in the house if we don’t watch out as she’s free range Smile
Thanks! Luckily ours have survived and kept us fed nicely for 3 years now. Haha
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Manbearpig 2/2/2021 11:49pm
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timobijnen84 wrote:
What paint did you use on the engine?
My pal who paints custom cars just used a quality semi gloss on the cylinder and cases
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Deja New 2/2/2021 11:50pm
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I bet that bike didn’t look that good coming of the showroom floor no way did they get the pipe n motor looking like that in the 70’s Blink
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Manbearpig 2/3/2021 12:01am
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Deja New wrote:
I bet that bike didn’t look that good coming of the showroom floor no way did they get the pipe n motor looking like that in...
I bet that bike didn’t look that good coming of the showroom floor no way did they get the pipe n motor looking like that in the 70’s Blink
I appreciate that. Hopefully it turns out to be a beautiful 76 with a few of my wife’s ideas she has.
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Manbearpig 2/14/2021 2:10am
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We ended up drinking a little and didn’t get shit done.. haha!


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Deja New 2/14/2021 2:59am
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Drinking a little is getting shit done.... I know I need to do it once every so often Smile
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Manbearpig 2/14/2021 10:19am
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Deja New wrote:
Drinking a little is getting shit done.... I know I need to do it once every so often Smile
Haha. Very true
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Deja New 3/23/2021 3:22am
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Been a while hope all is well on your side of the pond!! Looking forward to seeing this bike get finished.
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Manbearpig 3/27/2021 4:41pm
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Deja New wrote:
Been a while hope all is well on your side of the pond!! Looking forward to seeing this bike get finished.
We have been waiting on a bunch of parts. We have been having a hard time trying to resource a new sleeve but FINALLY have it worked out and the new cylinder will be ready next week. We did get a few things painted in the mean time.


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HackMan162 3/28/2021 7:53am
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The hubs look awesome!
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Manbearpig 3/28/2021 4:37pm
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HackMan162 wrote:
The hubs look awesome!
Thanks!
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Deja New 3/29/2021 2:26am
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Those look so good mate, glad it’s all coming together...
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Manbearpig 4/15/2021 11:59pm
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Wheels are done and engine assembly begins! We should have a runner in two weeks.



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bh 4/16/2021 5:07am
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What kind of vapor blasting cabinet are you using?
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Manbearpig 4/16/2021 8:15am
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bh wrote:
What kind of vapor blasting cabinet are you using?
I use a VHT VH800 closed loop cabinet
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Manbearpig 4/18/2021 9:23pm
4/18/2021 9:23pm
Engine is done! She wanted to give the stock look a little more pop and I think she killed it. I’m a very proud husband






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