Polishing Question

[deves3000gt]

I have an 78 gs 750, I was wondering what would be the best way to polish the engine. i resently acquired this bike and would like to get it looking sharp. The engin is not as much dirty as it seems to have pitting in the finish. Is there a way to scrub/polish this out? what to use. I've seen some or your guys pics. and they look new.

thanx,

 

[sharpy]

I got my self a polishing setup which includes a 8in (200mm) 3/4 hp bench grinder and the reguired mops from a store that specialises in polishing equipment.. Cost about 300 bucks but does a great job and way faster than hands. there are heap of websites that tell you how to polish alloy and many storys in here hope this helps.

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[denydog]

I use a bench polisher on my cases as well.

BTW- The search function works very well. I just typed in "polishing engine" and got this, which will tell you all you need to know. http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=97961&highlight=polishing+engine

 

[madjack57754]

Be prepared for a slow dirty job. There is no quick easy way of doing it. Best supply source is Eastwood, but my local Ace hardware carries most of the basic stuff. I got my double shaft bench polisher from harbor freight for $60, and made a pedestal from an old gumball machine base. The motor is a bit underpowered for large buffs (10") but works well with smaller wheels I've attached a somewhat dark image. I don't have a camera available today so one from my file will have to do. The last time I made a post like this and didn't post a picture I caught so much grief. I learned my lesson

 

[madjack57754]

The polisher is the green thing to the left of the gray post

 

[Zooks]

Just out of interest.
Abbott & Ashby bench grinders / polishers are by far the toughest in the world. They are Aussie made (in Sydney) and damn good.

I'm not just saying this because I'm an Aussie - they really are very, very good. I've used lots of different ones and these things are designed to last for 30+ years.