15 Feb 2010
Thermals on, electricity meter spinning
Progress!
I’ve finished the frame. After the disappointing runs I put in before christmas, I’ve rubbed it down and spent the afternoon putting the final coats on. I’m quite pleased with how it looks, but it remains to be seen how durable the finish is compared to powder coating.
I’ve blasted the swing arm and got the etch primer on, so should be putting the black on tomorrow.
I bought some tapered head bearings a while ago, which I’ve fitted into the new frame. A bit more convenient than the ball bearing ones that came out!
The yokes are on and I’ve fitted a shaped piece of aluminium to try as a lock stop. I fear this may snap in the hands of that big tall brute of a scrutineer who seems like he’s trying to break your bike on purpose….
A freshly Steve Jordan rebuilt set of forks are now fitted into the front too.
By the time I’d finished, I was even warm enough to take my scarf off!
Nice new tapered head bearings
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Swing arm with etching primer on
Pre-blasting