Restoration link, tips, anything really

[mike1948]

Don't forget, a bloody big Hammer!!  For when all else fails.

[Bitten]

Plus a credit card and a paypal account!

[Husk72]

A nice little bar fridge, thirsty work resto'ing.



                                                                       Cheers,Mark.

[shelpi]

are the black art resto's welcome here

[EML]

Have a look at 'soda' blasting rather than sand. It washes off much easier and wont hurt too much if some does get in somewhere.
Also, an old engine builder I know always used paper instead of rags to plug up holes and wipe stuff down....paper will dissolve and disappear where a rag can leave swarf threads behind and they can wind around things....not what you want and can block oil galleries.

[kdx Geoff]

Just bought a bead blaster working with glass beads.

This is the front brake off the parts kdx175, not a lot of preparation before l started just wanted to see how it went.

Took the paint off the alloy really well and left a nice surface for painting with no pitting or damage l could see. My little compressor is really too small to run it, but its going to be a great thing for preparation after l update the compressor.

[Glen08]

Good investment 

[shelpi]

Don't forget, a bloody big Hammer!!  For when all else fails.

if a hammer didnt fix it, it must be electrical 

[FourstrokeForever]

Don't forget, a bloody big Hammer!!  For when all else fails.

if a hammer didnt fix it, it must be electrical 

Ahh the old Suzuki tool, it fixes most things....

[shelpi]

Don't forget, a bloody big Hammer!!  For when all else fails.

if a hammer didnt fix it, it must be electrical 

Ahh the old Suzuki tool, it fixes most things....

yep even works on most riders you nod your head and Ill hit it 

[FourstrokeForever]

Don't forget, a bloody big Hammer!!  For when all else fails.

if a hammer didnt fix it, it must be electrical 

Ahh the old Suzuki tool, it fixes most things....

yep even works on most riders you nod your head and Ill hit it 

Won't hurt me.... I'm not most riders and I sure as mustard ain't a Suzuki 

[shelpi]

Don't forget, a bloody big Hammer!!  For when all else fails.

if a hammer didnt fix it, it must be electrical 

Ahh the old Suzuki tool, it fixes most things....

yep even works on most riders you nod your head and Ill hit it 

Won't hurt me.... I'm not most riders and I sure as mustard ain't a Suzuki 

hee hee he

[Bikeaholic]

Have a look in the current issue of VMX Magazine. There are a few ideas there for restoration processes. I helped out with the article by bringing the TY175 back to life. Ken Smith reckoned it would be a challenge and it certainly was. Proved that anything is possible.
Dave

[hagon_84]

I use all of the above tips which are all chapters in "restoration 101". No matter what you do though, make sure you've got a decent set of tools. By decent I don't mean the most expensive Snap-On, just good forged spanners which can now be picked up at Supercheap, Repco, Bunnings and even Aldi from time to time.  The following is a good starter kit.
* A full set of Metric open end spanners.
* A full set of metric ring spanners.
* A set of cheap (Aldi etc) ratchet ring/open end metric spanners. (not 100% necessary but very handy)
* A decent set of metric sockets in 1/4 and 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive.
* A large shifting spanner...(but use it  sparingly)
* A decent set of screw drivers inc. 3 or 4 different sized Phillips head and 3 or 4 straight head.
* An impact screw driver.
* A couple of different sized hammers ranging from 5 oz to a 12oz ball peen. A rubber hammer, a copper and cowhide Thor hammer.
*A set of chisels and punches.
* A 4" grinder with a variety of grinding, cutting and sanding discs.......buy the best quality cut off discs as possible as cheap ones can explode without warning.
* A decent cordless drill with either 14.4v or 18v battery.....don't go for 9v or 12 v as they often run out of puff very quickly
*A decent mid priced set of imperial drills preferably the new style cold tiitanium coated variety.
*A couple of crowbar/pinch bars about a foot long. Cheap at $2 shops.

It's handy but not essential to have
*A good 1.5hp compressor and accessories including a rattle gun and spray equipment.
*A set of metric T wrenches
*An Oxy-Acetylene welding set.
*A cordless or corded jig saw
*A power saw.
A parts washer....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Parts-Washer-75-Litre-/121152884033
*A TIG welder.......only if you know how to use it.
*A hydraulic bike work stand  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorcycle-Motorbike-Hydraulic-bike-Lift-Table-450kg-stand-jack-hoist-/281059048257?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41706cbb41
http://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/tools/hand-tools/sockets-spanners-tool-kits/tool-kits?gclid=CMWX9ZeDqboCFUtFpQodTFAA7w
http://84.17.188.19/au/html/offers/2827_27269.htm

I've done minimal bike restos 4 to be exact but when it comes to tools don't buy shit like firko said buy decent tools and if you can afford it do yourself a favour buy snap on gear the main things you will need like sockets and spanners. I work on cars in the smash industry everyday and put some of my gear to the test everything I have bought over the years of mediocre quality has at some stage been replace with snap on or blue point gear ( snap ons Asian made gear) which will last a hell of a long time ( Rachet screwdriver I've had for 8 yrs is still like new well not looking like new but works like new) and it gets used just about everyday if your in a trade where u get a snap on rep turn up and you always check out there gear but don't get anything do urself a favour start up an account and start buying like I do just don't tell the missus when you paid 400 dollars for a die grinder when she says super cheap sell them for 30 bucks 

AL.