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The thing I like about Prestige is that they examine and take notes on each part and will let you know if they think it will be a problem.

If they cannot do it they either won't take it on (with reasons) or offer to make an attempt then refund if they cannot succeed. Very honest people who do great work.

The only downside is the four month waiting list - you have to plan ahead...

G

Four month waiting list? Yikes! I hope to have her running sooner than that.

Here's a couple of shots from the last couple of day's work. I've managed to get a LOT done. I haven't shot any paint, as I had planned, but - I cleaned the foot peg mounts; cleaned the front foot pegs; cleaned and polished the rear axle and swingarm pivot bolt; disassembled and cleaned the right side engine cover (will prep it for paint this week) and it's internals; cleaned a myriad of nuts, bolts, and other hardware; acid dipped the tank covers, rear brake lever, mufflers, mirrors, and chromed hardware; installed the starter chain and alternator stator; cataloged hardware; sanded and prepped for paint the chain guard (which has a crack in it near the inside doubler, like lots of them I've seen), headlight bucket, toolbox, and swingarm...I've been busy!

And, just for fun, here's a totally off-topic photo of me racing last weekend. I just know you all want to know what I look like!

Sara

Love that photo! A fabulous capture of the determination and stamina required. I can see those same qualities in your resto thread. I'll be interested to see your mufflers after the chemical treatment. Must get some of that to try.

I have used electrolytic de-rusting but that could be easier.

Take care!

G

Sara

Love that photo! A fabulous capture of the determination and stamina required. I can see those same qualities in your resto thread. I'll be interested to see your mufflers after the chemical treatment. Must get some of that to try.

I have used electrolytic de-rusting but that could be easier.

Take care!

G

Hi, Graham!

Thank you! Determination, I do have. It has something to do with ADD, I'm told :)

That's a vat with a cup of oxalic acid to five gallons of water. The parts clean up after soaking for 5 to 6 hours, although I have left some in overnight. The chrome comes out not only rust free, but very shiny. The scratches and blemishes are still there, but the shine is just glorious. The yellow is the color the solution turns after a few hours. When the parts come out of the vat, they need to be hosed down with clear water to stop the reaction and to the clean off that yellow "powder". Then a wipe with a towel, and they're just brilliant. I'll get a photo of the mufflers later today for you.

Hi,

Nice picture. You happen to know that Rabobank is actually a dutch Bank ? (actually, my wife is working at the Rabobank),

Jensen