2003 1150GS Adventure rebuild

dub 24 · Jun 17, 2019

Cheers Daveg I hear you I've spent a small fortune not to mention a shed load of hours on this so far and I am unlikely to ever sell it.

JohnnyBoxer · Jun 17, 2019

dub 24 said:
Hey Johnny boxer A
All the plastics were originally in shite quality and had faded and no amount of heat or chemicals etc were going to make them look good and given I am painting everything else it made sense to paint all the plastics as well. I initially gave the black plastics a coat of etch primer, build primer, a scratch coat and 2 light coats of black. Once the 2 coats of black are dry I keyed the surface very lightly and then give it 2 more light coats. The final stage is to lightly key again and apply two coats of 2k clear lacquer.

I was advised by my mate who is a sprayer to follow this procedure as 1k paint is made up of thinners and paint in the can and requires multiple light coats and and a good clear lacquer to seal / protect it. If I was doing it over again I would have got the black in 2k as I did for the swing arm rear drive etc as it just requires a scratch coat and two to three coats allowing for enough time for it to flash off between coats.

Cheers
Dub 24

Sounds fab

dub 24 · Jul 7, 2019

Slow progress

Progress has been painfully slow due to drive shaft failure on my running bike and getting it sorted. Anyway I got the tank and beak back from the sprayers, so hopefully rebuild can recommence later this week.

Cheers
Dub 24

King Rat · Jul 15, 2019

dub 24 said:
Cleaned and sprayed and baked rocker cover bolts and washers, saved myself a few bob (tight Cavan git).

Spark plugs cover done as well.

Engine now on it's back ready for underside to be sanded, wire brushed and coated with paint.

Not happy with alternator cover thought I could leave pit marks and dents but they are bugging the s**t out of me so cover going to get another make over

What have you done to those bolts? Have they been plated or something?

dub 24 · Jul 15, 2019

Hey Kingrat no they weren't plated . I cleaned them up on a bench grinder and sprayed with VHT paint then baked in the bar b q for an hour and a half at 220c as per the instructions on the can

Cheers
Dub 24

Bin Ridin · Jul 15, 2019

Like that tank!

tuftywhite · Jul 15, 2019

Bin Ridin said:
Like that tank!

What he said. Clean and simple.

Irishdude · Jul 23, 2019

Great job , looks great

dub 24 · Jul 23, 2019

Cheers mate appreciate it unfortunately progress has been slow but hopefully it will improve

dub 24 · Jul 29, 2019

Final pieces back from Powdercoating

Got final bits back from power coaters today, now just need to find time to reassemble the bike

dub 24 · Jul 29, 2019

Powder coated

More pieces

symphonetix · Jul 30, 2019

Looking good !

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(RIP) Spangle · Jul 30, 2019

Fantastic job you’re doing there mate, I can’t wait to see it looking brand new

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dub 24 · Jul 31, 2019

Cheers lads

The Other PaulG · Aug 1, 2019

topcat2006 said:
What paint are you using on the black plastics as they've come up lovely?

Is it aerosol cans?

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+1. Like JB I initially wondered why you would paint something that's black to start with but I completely get how one rough area can let the whole bike down - and those indicators etc look fabulous.

I think this is going to one of those rare restorations where the bike ends up looking even better that new.

dub 24 · Aug 1, 2019

The other Paul G thanks for your comments really appreciated. I'm hoping it turns out well.
Cheers
Dub 24

bazzjazz · Aug 1, 2019

Just seeing this thread now, been away from the forums for a while! You could be looking at my 1100GS with those before pics! Maybe it's the Dublin air... Fantastic job, can't wait to see the final result!

dub 24 · Aug 1, 2019

Thanks bazjazz , think you're right about the air but I don't think it's just the Dublin air :beer:

dub 24 · Oct 7, 2019

Finally

Few photos of finally adding bits back on

chris618 · Oct 8, 2019

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!

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