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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: MikesB12 on August 22, 2005, 03:38:24 AM

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: MikesB12 on August 22, 2005, 03:38:24 AM

I finally did it, I polished the lips of my wheels and installed my Diamond lowering links. Not sure on the links (Might only be good for drag strip duty) but I am more than happy with the wheel outcome. I gathered my information from this site to do the job with, and for that I thank the fine folks of the boards!!!!! :beers:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/ZillaRider02/Bandit3.jpg)

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/ZillaRider02/Bandit2.jpg)

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b306/ZillaRider02/Bandit1.jpg)

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: Red01 on August 22, 2005, 10:15:49 PM

Nice job!

You could always put a Hayabusa shock in there to bring the ride height back to stock... or close to it.  :wink:

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: MikesB12 on August 23, 2005, 01:06:24 AM

I already put the links back to stock height today. I still have the forks raised in the front about 1", I'm thinking I'm gonna have to raise those up a bit :roll:

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: billster on August 23, 2005, 06:40:36 AM

The rims rock!  :banana:   How'd you strip off the paint?  Chemically?

Cheers
Bill  :motorsmile:

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: MikesB12 on August 23, 2005, 10:06:57 AM

I used the Aircraft Paint Remover, followed with 0000 Steel Wool, a litttle Purple Magic polish, and a little elbow grease. Big improvement on the bike for a $20 investment!

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: billster on August 23, 2005, 10:13:58 AM

....and judicious use of masking no doubt.  Beautifully done.   :thanks:

Bill

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: MikesB12 on August 23, 2005, 01:59:06 PM

Actually, I didn't mask any of it :shock: The way the wheels were coated/painted from the factory allows the outer rim coating to come off almost instantly. The middle of the wheel takes a lot more time. I can tell you the 600 wheels are easier because of a lip on the middle of the wheel.

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: billster on August 23, 2005, 04:46:32 PM

Ahhh!  I see some polishing in me future!  Nothin' like polished aluminum rims.

B

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: chippi on August 23, 2005, 06:35:53 PM

(http://www.hudmill.com/mike/smiles/original/151.gif)

Nice job!!

P.S. remember to put some type of sealing polish. All cleaned up and shiny is cool but if water is allowed to drip from the breaks I get stains in the uncoated alum.  FWIW

Title: polish
Post by: tacoman on August 24, 2005, 06:12:03 PM

So no masking and the steel wool did the polishing?  I am going to do this.  I put it off because I didn't want to do a ton of masking.  How about the tires? Did you cover those with anything?  How did you apply the stripper? With a brush?

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: MikesB12 on August 24, 2005, 06:54:44 PM

I applied the stripper with a 1" wide paint brush. The stripper is very thick, so it doesn't run once applied. I didn't mask the tires or the center of the wheel. Once the stripper sets awhile (10-15 mins) it bubbles up. Wipe off the paint with a rag or paper towel. Then you are left with beautiful bare aluminum. Take some 0000 steel wool and wipe the wheels down (removes leftover paint/stripper) and start with the polish of your choice. Good luck! :banana:

Title: wheels
Post by: tacoman on August 25, 2005, 01:42:51 PM

Thanks, I'll give this a try.

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: fartndust on September 06, 2005, 09:57:20 PM

man...that does look beautiful.  What is it about the lowered position that you didn't like?  (If you don't mind me asking) :wink:

Title: My weekend accomplishment!
Post by: Truckracer on February 18, 2006, 11:49:27 AM

The wheels look great..