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Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:31 pm
by ME 109
Electrical cleaner Joe, WD40 attracts dirt and dust.
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:42 pm
by SteveD
ME 109 wrote:Electrical cleaner Joe, WD40 attracts dirt and dust.
Something that leaves bugger all residue, which wd40 does. CRC make a good product, but I'm sure there are plenty out there. Connections may need replacement too I guess. That's a solder and protect job.
Are you re-using the oem loom? I think they're pretty much impossible to buy these days so a good preservation job might be very necessary for longer term reliability. That big plug behind the instruments is nla so look after it carefully.
How are the relays?
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:27 pm
by Toga
Thanks Jeff, I had a brain fart and knew as soon as I typed it, not to use WD40
Yes Steve, I only have the oem loom. To be embarrassingly honest, I have not opened that box for over a year.
In my mind I was piecing together the chassis assembly process, I saw that stage complete and thought... OK whats next ?
Oww bugga yeah... the wiring loom & electricals box. I better pull that out now eh
Ill post some snaps so the Boxerbrain Trust can tell me what im looking at & looking for
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:43 pm
by Nailhead
Mal S7 wrote:Nailhead wrote: If a guy's gotta turn 50, October looks like a fine month to do so...
Whoa!
+1
We're in that one together,I'm afraid.
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:15 am
by Nailhead
Toga wrote:I know what you mean, Duane.
Since I started restoration on Betsy last year, I have helped build a 3b/room off grid cottage. Now I wish I said no as im getting far behind the eight ball, time wise.
Good Luck with your sale mate.
Thank you & Welcome aboard, Nailhead. You will have to give us the run down on your signature toys - Nice
Trying to come up with a quick 1 liner about looking 39... must be my beauty cream..... nope, I got nothing.
Final coat of primmer / filler going on tank & seat cowling today.
Im running out of room in my house - main frame & 2 box's of finished parts in my b'room, sub frame - wheels & 3 box's of finished parts in spare room, complete new front end in pieces + 6 fairing panels hanging in lounge room, fairing brackets hanging in kitchen, box's & box's of completely & half cleaned parts in the carport.
A fairly standard 'Boxer' house full of box's.
Next week I shall install frame & wheel bearings & begin to assemble a rolling chassis.
What is the best method to clean & tidy up the electrical connections & wiring harness ? ... WD40 & rag ?
Sig toys rundown, if I may: The Benelli is, well, run down: it hasn't run since the '70's, has 1200-ish miles on it, and just needs a good refresh. And a title. The 990 is fully customized to my riding preferences, and is the quickest route I know of to getting in touch with my inner idiot, and the sticks-- sometimes simultaneously. The RS is the new kid: bought in May, almost on impulse after wanting one since high school. It needs a few things (working front brakes, upgraded charging system, pushrod tube seals), but it's in good overall condition & I'm really glad I bought it.
Hijack concluded, back to RS Refresh 247.
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:33 am
by ME 109
Nailhead wrote: The 990 is fully customized to my riding preferences, and is the quickest route I know of to getting in touch with my inner idiot, and the sticks-- sometimes simultaneously.
Good news Nailhead, you can do that on your RS too! Maybe not the sticks so much, but definitely the inner idiot.
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:47 am
by Mal S7
Nailhead wrote: Hijack concluded, back to RS Refresh 247.
Ho Nailhead,
Thread hijacking and degradation is de rigueur here.
I'd like to see a pic of the 650 Benelli. Interesting bike to have, get it running!
cheers
Mal
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:11 am
by Nailhead
ME 109 wrote:Nailhead wrote: The 990 is fully customized to my riding preferences, and is the quickest route I know of to getting in touch with my inner idiot, and the sticks-- sometimes simultaneously.
Good news Nailhead, you can do that on your RS too! Maybe not the sticks so much, but definitely the inner idiot.
I don't know, but I just don't feel the hooligan impulse on the RS-- more of a James May-type deliberate & unhurried progress feeling, I guess.
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:13 am
by Nailhead
Mal S7 wrote:Nailhead wrote: Hijack concluded, back to RS Refresh 247.
Ho Nailhead,
Thread hijacking and degradation is de rigueur here.
I'd like to see a pic of the 650 Benelli. Interesting bike to have, get it running!
cheers
Mal
When I figure out how to post a pic, I'll certainly do that. Getting it running will be the coming winter's project.
Re: '82 R100RS 1MK Restoration
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:36 am
by Toga
Nailhead, you need a third party photo site, I use Piccasa, upload your pics there then copy its location. Using the full editor here gives you access to "Add Image" icon ( Img )... then paste image location.
Yeah... winters project, was 4 degrees C in the "spray booth" @ 8am.
Luckily it was 21c @ 12.30pm. I managed to lay down the matt black on the underside of tank & cowling... and some black 'overspray' on the tops as a final guide coat.
Sand this back with 800 grit wet and we are ready for some colour.
PS- Steve, that box you had me pull out (lols) ... it has a couple more parts that need to be frakkin painted, instrument panel, hand leavers & switch gear housing ... and then there's the front brake master cylinder, chrome headlight surround...
Swim Toga, Swim