Balius update. Taking off hugger mounts and wondering if the mount below needs to be retained as it performs some other function ? Shonky bit of metal spoiling my lines!
And another thing..... Anyone dissected a Balius silencer and can tell me what can done with a split outer skin and crumbling inside? Amputation seems only option but as hi up link pipe as poss.... Drilling out rivets and removing outers may show me what score is ? Ignore forehead and lobotomy scars at bottom of photo........
I'm guessing that there;'s a split under the tape somewhere ? That is just a welded seam in the second picture You might get away with having the split welded back together with a Mig or Tig if it's not too bad, then just cleaning the perforated pipe and repacking it, but won't know till it's apart
Cheers mate. All I need to do now is get corroded nuts off manifold studs.........that usually hurts as stuff shears off........maybe just split nuts from start?
Cheers Kifsta. Any thoughts on the removal of the inner hugger mount from swing arm and anything else it may be there for ? See photo above..
Yes. It was an integrated chainguard and hugger.........nasty. Shouldn't be an issue removing mount if running without it?.. May make a small guard to mount using other points that will remain
Ok who hid the lights on switch ? I have a main and high switch but no lights on switch.....what's with Kwak ? I can get onto high beam but how do you get main ? I know I am being a numpty here ........
Back on the forum with some Balius updates. Polished swing arm and pimped shock. My other plan is to weld a tab onto pipe at footrest mount location so I can hang it from here and remove existing hanger/rear pegs. Forks getting the treatment next. Just wondering if a bit early to start playing with fork oil weight or changing oil before I have test ridden suspension ? Any good tweaks for Balius front and rear suspension ?
Thanks! Finish requires following stages: Rub down with wet and dry in wet mode. Use 800 grit to get grime off then 1200 grit. Polish with rotary mops using two grades of compound medium and fine. I mount drill horizontally in vice and move the fork leg through the mop. Finally buff up with Autosol by hand to protect finish a bit. It will eventually dull down but cab brought back up. A clear coat is an option but I don't feel the need as I enjoy polishing
Just discovered oil seals need replacing on forks . Anyone know how much oil each leg takes ? Just when I had refitted sprayed up fender and new pads etc....
Cheers Dude, I did try that and it seemed to work then found red oil on deck..... just done it again and seems a lot better. I have ordered some seals but in less of a hurry to fit them now. Thanx