500BERNIE,S ENGINE

KR-1R · Post by **KR-1R** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:45 pm

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http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showt ... 1130311749

martin · Post by **martin** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:38 am

just ordered some ally rods.
will drill new holes [where they should be] and weld the others

Post by **500bernie** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:29 pm

Thanks Martin,

I wonder if this has had anything to do with the SS300 having a poor reputation for reliability?

PS. Just let me know how much I owe you.

Cheers
Bernie

martin · Post by **martin** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:38 pm

today Bernie, i have matched the barrels to the crankcases and have matched the head too. have also spent some time matching the waterways.
had to wear sunglasses whilst doing it,

never worked on a totally
mirror polished engine before,

Post by **500bernie** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:48 pm

Thanks Martin,
I would have loved to pop in and have a good look at it (plus a chinese and a pint), but they are keeping me busy in the midlands and it is looking busy up till mid January at the moment.

If anything changes I will give you a call [-o<

Cheers
Bernie

Top-shaggy · Post by **Top-shaggy** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:56 pm

Looks like its going to be the shiniest KR engine ever !
Top work guys ! =D>

PS book an extra seat at the Chinese for me toooooooo !

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:01 pm

pop in and pick up your carb rubbers Bernie if you''re about this week.

Post by **500bernie** » Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:32 pm

Hi Shaun,
The chinese buffet is certainly worth a visit or two (or three)

Hi Ben,
I have to dash down to Northampton in the morning for an early meeting then back up to Birmingham for the rest of the week.

I would not be in such a rush but one of my guys was arrested this morning for failure to appear at court (and as he is still in the cells - hopefully he will be either released with a court date or bailed to appear tomorrow)......all because of two speeding fine summons that he did not receive

)

Cheers,
Bernie

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:31 am

No worries bud, catch up with you soon

KFOR · Post by **KFOR** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:02 am

That engine looks amazing Bernie ! you must have shares in Autosol by now

scooble · Post by **scooble** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:02 pm

what do you used to remove the sand casting granyness from the cylinders?

What kind of tools do you use in order to achieve such shinyness?

Post by **500bernie** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:00 pm

Hi Tricia,
180 grit wrapped around a small keyhole file, worked in stages to 1200 grit then polished by hand, finish buffing with a small cloth wheel on a dremmel.
Many nights in hotel rooms polishing instead of TV or Bar

scooble · Post by **scooble** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:57 pm

you must have a very strong 'polishing arm'

Post by **500bernie** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:49 pm

It gets plenty of exercise picking up bottles of whiskey

Bikemike · Post by **Bikemike** » Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:50 pm

scooble wrote:you must have a very strong 'polishing arm'

Arf!