Author Topic: Juv's Strom "Restoration" (Read 114243 times)

iansoady · « **Reply #80 on:** July 28, 2013, 10:47:57 »

That link tries to run an iffy application that Firefox doesn't like - do you have contact details for the Redditch company as I have some Matchless parts to plate?

Many thanks

Juvecu · « **Reply #81 on:** July 28, 2013, 10:57:53 »

The website seems mostly Flash based, this tablet doesn't like it either.

Locky · « **Reply #82 on:** July 28, 2013, 11:06:56 »

Redditch Electroplating .

Argent Works
Arrow Road North
Lakeside
Redditch B98 8NT

Telephone: 01527 63858
Fax: 01527 591504
email: mark@redditch-ep.co.uk

They are a 10 min drive from J3 on the M42 ..

When I've used them in the past I've just called in and dealt with the blokes on the shop floor , they can show you the different plating they do . The Matchless bolts will need Cadmium plating like the originals .

iansoady · « **Reply #83 on:** July 28, 2013, 16:25:34 »

Thanks for that - I'll pop in and have a chat when I'm in the area.

I don't think anybody does cadmium these days.

Locky · « **Reply #84 on:** July 28, 2013, 16:50:16 »

They still do cadmium unless they stopped since they done my James bits ..

Fat Rat · « **Reply #85 on:** July 28, 2013, 18:16:07 »

Quote from: "iansoady"

That link tries to run an iffy application that Firefox doesn't like

Yep, it's a pretty hideous Java based site

Keith Cross · « **Reply #86 on:** July 28, 2013, 20:47:26 »

Just read this thread and I know its a bit late for you, but in the past when Allen bolts have rounded off I have managed to get slightly larger torx bits to fit (OK hammered in gently) with success.
Best of luck with this though its a big project.

Keith C

kissofdeath · « **Reply #87 on:** July 29, 2013, 11:43:28 »

just seen this on flea bay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-dl-650 ... 1e6d2ba811

Juvecu · « **Reply #88 on:** July 29, 2013, 19:50:25 »

Had a look at that before, concluded it's not worth buying it as most my bolts are about the same condition, albeit a bit more furry in some cases

Juvecu · « **Reply #89 on:** July 29, 2013, 21:57:44 »

Got home today after a weekend away. Picked up my swingarm, they only charged me a tenner to weld the rear chain guard fixing lug on and to reinforce the front one.

Spent some time removing the bearings from the sprocket carrier hub, the swingarm and the wheels.

Added 11 pics.

Rear chain guard fixing lug back on:

They gave it some light marks with a grinder, but I will clean those up a little and the sandblasting and powder coating will hide it properly:

Also gave the front fixing some reinforcing weld (also needs a bit of a clean):

I must say, the money spent on the cheap blind bearing puller was worth it. Much easier than hammering it out. I need to add bearings to my buy list, at least I have the swingarm ones already.

Jacko · « **Reply #90 on:** July 29, 2013, 23:24:50 »

Top thread. Keep it coming.

Abercol · « **Reply #91 on:** July 30, 2013, 14:36:32 »

Back from my hols and enjoying all the action...Keep up the excellent work, all that hard reading has made me tired!!

Juvecu · « **Reply #92 on:** July 30, 2013, 18:34:28 »

Only 1 star?!

Juvecu · « **Reply #93 on:** July 30, 2013, 18:40:40 »

After work today I figured I should remove the cushion linkage bearings. Knowing what a complete fekking PITA they were the previous time I was hoping that it would be easier this time as I had the blind bearing puller. It soon became apparent that I've used up all my good karma for the year...

This is why buying cheap tools is usually false economy

I was hoping the bearing pullers would at least last until I got the cushion linkage bearings out, but I was hoping for to much. I couldn't get a single bearing out, they are all destroyed and I have to come up with some clever idea now else they are going to stay in there until they completely rust out (which is not going to be for the next few decades yet.)

On the bright side, the head bearing races were a doddle, even easier than when I replaced them. I had a big drift this time that fitted very well and it was a few knocks each side per race and they were out.

Mr Nick · « **Reply #94 on:** July 30, 2013, 19:25:55 »

Quote from: "Juvecu"

This is why buying cheap tools is usually false economy

A garage owning acquaintance of mine always spouted a saying: good tools make you lazy....

I know it'll take a long time but can you get inside the race with a hacksaw blade and cut enough of a slot to collapse it in a little?

Juvecu · « **Reply #95 on:** July 30, 2013, 19:44:07 »

I tried that, but the races are too hard for the hacksaw blade to make anything more than light marks on them. I might "have" to buy a Dremel after all

Iggy · « **Reply #96 on:** July 31, 2013, 08:21:26 »

I usually manage to press them out in the vice using a couple of old sockets. If they're all coming out then application of a little heat won't go amiss either....

Iggy

Abercol · « **Reply #97 on:** July 31, 2013, 10:43:28 »

One star so far....you haven't put it all back together yet....

iansoady · « **Reply #98 on:** July 31, 2013, 10:55:16 »

Have you tried running a line of MIG weld round inside the race? This often contracts it enough to get it out (and the heat helps) - at least it does with things like head races. Not sure about needle rollers though.

Juvecu · « **Reply #99 on:** July 31, 2013, 18:19:12 »

Wish I had a welder

I'll try the socket idea, can see how it might work