Podge GS850G rebuild starts - sort of.

[Spit]

And after a good deal of work, the bars derusted & nickel plated the exterior cleaned, all internal bits cleaned up and new screws (allen, stainless) o-rings and gaskets all round. The only exceptions were the throttle arms, as I couldn't shift the butterfly screws. The top caps and float bowls are to be polished & anodised (you can probably see the float bowl on the left has been polished already).

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[Spit]

New inlet manifolds have arrived, one step closer to starting her up. I'm going to wait until I've finished the tank, which is now buckass nekkid and ready for the few bits of minor rust to be treated, and a washout with an as yet undetermined treatment to get the light rust out of the inside. Probably cider vinegar.

[Spit]

Well this is turning into a full blown restoration - Just found out that having the frame blasted and powdercoated is nowhere near as expensive as I thought it might be, so now its turning into a full stripdown. Should I go one coat or two? Gahhh, how is this project running away like this, it was just supposed to be a doer upper!

[Spit]

Well the tank clean out went quite well with the cider vinegar, just some flash rust to get out, will use a phosphoric acid based product for that. Here's the before & after through the sender hole

[wymple]

It's an addiction. You won't get over it.

[Spit]

After a loooong wait for the return of the fork stanchions from the rechromer, the forks are now as good as new. All now re-assembled with new seals, top nuts, and the drain plugs replaced with stainless allen head bolts. And a paint job.
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[Spit]

Just a reminder of the state they started out in, mind you this pic makes them look better than they were.
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[eil]

Holy cow, those forks look good. Didn't that cost a bundle? Or do you, ah... know some people?

[jsandidge]

After a loooong wait for the return of the fork stanchions from the rechromer, the forks are now as good as new. All now re-assembled with new seals, top nuts, and the drain plugs replaced with stainless allen head bolts. And a paint job.
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If you don't mind, where did you get your tubes re-chromed and how much did it set you back? I'm considering this also.

[Spit]

These guys http://www.pittedforks.co.uk/fork-rechroming.php

It was £165, inc VAT, collection and return delivery (UK). They also take overseas orders, but I think there may be additional postage costs (but maybe no VAT outside of EU?), so contact them for a quote. They have done an excellent job, and I have no problems recommending them! They are popular though, so the turnaround can be a bit slow, especially in winter when everyone is doing rebuilds - 8 weeks I had to wait.

[Spit]

Tank now polished & waxed, it shines wonderfully. When I can find the screws, I'll fit the badges, which were scratched and dented but rather than fork out a small fortune for a new pair, I repaired them by sanding out the damage, laying on some self adhesive foil and laquered them. Not as good as new, but better than they were (pic will follow soon)

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[Spit]

And with the badges on...

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[Chris G]

Looking good

[Spit]

This is what I did with the badges.

Before, loads of scratches and black paint flaking off (though this shot doesn't show it)

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[Spit]

Rubbed down smooth, then covered each letter with self adhesive foil, which was then burnished with a smooth wooden stick, then trimmed with a scalpel blade to size.


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