Kiwi Canuck tries his Luck with a Six Fiddy

[Kiwi Canuck]

Once you etch it that spot will probably leak!

After I water rinse I immediately follow up with a multiple of acetone or MEK rinses, this removes all water so the flashing doesn't happen. I often use a gallon of acetone or MEK to do this.

OK good to know, thanks for the info Fjb40.

I will need to try that on my next tank job, as the flash rusting started almost immediately and 10 -15 mins later once the water was all gone it was a mess, I'll make sure I have some acetone or MEK on hand.

Cheers,

David

[Kiwi Canuck]

Got a few shiny bits back from the powder coater, they look very nice. (don't mind the finger prints though)





I got the center stand back on the bike, it feels good to start installing parts and have the bike a bit more stable.

Was able to salvage the existing swing arm bearings as both were still in good condition, so just had them protected during the media blasting and the heat doesn't seem to have bothered them at all..

[steve murdoch]

That seat pan looks great especially after seeing the "before" pic.

Surprised to hear that about the swingarm bearings. I am getting a CalFab powder coated and the shop requires the bearings removed. Of course, they have bastard/expensive bearings.
Not for the heat damaging the bearings but that they can't get all the grease out and during the curing process grease could run and the powder contact would be affected.

[BigD_83]

David,

What did you do to prep that seat pan before powder coating?

[Kiwi Canuck]

That seat pan looks great especially after seeing the "before" pic.

Surprised to hear that about the swingarm bearings. I am getting a CalFab powder coated and the shop requires the bearings removed. Of course, they have bastard/expensive bearings.
Not for the heat damaging the bearings but that they can't get all the grease out and during the curing process grease could run and the powder contact would be affected.

Steve, thanks for following along.
He was OK with me leaving them in maybe because they are needle roller bearings and are easier to clean out, but also I think he installed caps in them during the media blasting and painting processes.

David

[Kiwi Canuck]

David,

What did you do to prep that seat pan before powder coating?

Derrick,

I just dropped it off to Wally Routledge here in Langley, he does the cleaning, media blasting and PC, one stop shop. The 4 parts were $120 all in.

Let me know if you have any of those emblems when you get a chance.

Cheers,

David

[steve murdoch]

$120.00 including all the prep work, for those 4 pieces is a great price.

[Guest]

Derrick,

I just dropped it off to Wally Routledge here in Langley, he does the cleaning, media blasting and PC, one stop shop. The 4 parts were $120 all in.

Let me know if you have any of those emblems when you get a chance.

Cheers,

David

If we had a powder coated like that over here I would never paint another thing.

[BigD_83]

Thanks Rich, here's a picture of what I believe is the correct one, 100 mm for the Generator (LH) side, and 80 mm for the RH side.

The part numbers on the Suzuki site show the same numbers, not revised or updated to a new number, but not sure what they are shipping, I've ordered a set but don't expect them to be the same as this one.



David

I managed to grab the cover emblems I had in my stash, and they are the same style as in your picture.

The part numbers are more or less obscured at this point, but the larger (100mm) is 68233-34200 and the smaller (90mm) is 68235-34200


I bought them for the 650G, but ended up not using them as I found the proper covers for the '83 version attached to their respective engine casings.

Are you coming into the city anytime soon?

[BigD_83]

$120.00 including all the prep work, for those 4 pieces is a great price.

It sounds like there might have been a Kiwi Canuck discount on that price

[Kiwi Canuck]

I managed to grab the cover emblems I had in my stash, and they are the same style as in your picture.

The part numbers are more or less obscured at this point, but the larger (100mm) is 68233-34200 and the smaller (90mm) is 68235-34200


I bought them for the 650G, but ended up not using them as I found the proper covers for the '83 version attached to their respective engine casings.

Are you coming into the city anytime soon?

That's excellent news, looks like the 100mm one will fit, the small one is only 80mm for the 650 E.
I usually come in Monday to Thursday, you can call me, six zero4 seven 88-1984.

Cheers,
David

[bobgroger]

It sounds like there might have been a Kiwi Canuck discount on that price

That's $120 CDN, or $8.48US. Which is less than a hamburger
How can you guys make a living with the average Vancouver house aboot $4 billion dollars?

[BigD_83]

That's excellent news, looks like the 100mm one will fit, the small one is only 80mm for the 650 E.
I usually come in Monday to Thursday, you can call me, six zero4 seven 88-1984.

Cheers,
David

Oops,

that might be a typo. I'm not in the office today, and of course the emblems are sitting on my desk. I'll remeasure them tomorrow and be in touch

[mv577]

Great build!!! I'd love some insight on how you cleaned up those wheels so nice!!! I'm about to tackle mine this week...

[Kiwi Canuck]

Great build!!! I'd love some insight on how you cleaned up those wheels so nice!!! I'm about to tackle mine this week...

Hey Mike, thanks for stopping by.

The wheels can be a lot of work if the rims are damaged, but on this set I was fortunate they were only lightly corroded and had not been butchered with tire irons.

I used a Burgundy coloured 3M pad and set the wheel up vertically on a 5 gallon bucket full of warm water, the bottom of the rim rotates in the water bath and I get at it with the abrasive pad, I also use a stiff plastic bristle brush, (like used for dishes) and clean the painted part of the wheel, I do use the pad on the painted part but very lightly if the buildup is thick or it's corroded.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MIndustrial/Abrasives/Products/~/Scotch-Brite-Hand-Pad-7447?N=7581709+3293241244&rt=rud

The bucket works well as you can also lay the wheel on the bucket for cleaning in the crevices, I also put the bucket up on a box to bring it up to a good working height to save my back.

I used some orange pumice hand cleaner to assist with degreasing during the first pass.

I've made the mistake of using simple green on aluminum before, so be careful if you do use any of those types of cleaners as they can etch aluminum and will require extra work to clean it up.

BTW your bike looks awesome and hope you get it done for this riding season which is coming soon.

Cheers,

David