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Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:45 pm
by KR-1R

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:38 am
by martin
just ordered some ally rods.
will drill new holes [where they should be] and weld the others :)

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:29 pm
by 500bernie
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 :D

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:38 pm
by martin
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,
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Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:48 pm
by 500bernie
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 :D

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:56 pm
by Top-shaggy
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 !
:lol:

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:01 pm
by Luders
pop in and pick up your carb rubbers Bernie if you''re about this week.

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:32 pm
by 500bernie
Hi Shaun,
The chinese buffet is certainly worth a visit or two (or three) :oops:

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 :shock: )

Cheers,
Bernie :D

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:31 am
by Luders
No worries bud, catch up with you soon

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:02 am
by KFOR
That engine looks amazing Bernie ! you must have shares in Autosol by now :lol:

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:02 pm
by scooble
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?

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:00 pm
by 500bernie
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 :oops:

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:57 pm
by scooble
you must have a very strong 'polishing arm' :wink:

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:49 pm
by 500bernie
It gets plenty of exercise picking up bottles of whiskey :D

Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 7:50 pm
by Bikemike
scooble wrote:you must have a very strong 'polishing arm' :wink:

Arf!