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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #550 on: April 25, 2014, 04:11:45 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 25, 2014, 03:54:05 PM
Yes, Yamiya is quite a site...

+1  Just ordered that CB500 R control you posted the link in that other thread, Greggo. $95 shipped, but could not find it anywhere else. Thx for posting that link.
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #551 on: April 25, 2014, 04:25:42 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 25, 2014, 03:54:05 PM
Yes, Yamiya is quite a site, some stuff is worth more than the entire US space program and other stuff is dirt cheap, I think their pricing officer likes acid..... 8)
Too true. Sometimes it's a steal and sometimes it's painful.
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #552 on: April 26, 2014, 12:26:52 PM »
Regarding the spigot..................be sure to have the correct 6-point socket size.............get someone help you hold the head...........maybe bolt it to your table..........have a pipe available to extend the ratchet handle............or use an air-ratchet............again, be very careful to stay square to protect the threads.  The spigot itself is surprisingly light-weight. Suggest BLUE lock-tite or similar sealant.   
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #553 on: April 26, 2014, 03:28:50 PM »
Thanks OS!
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #554 on: April 28, 2014, 05:51:21 PM »

O.K.  I am officially addicted.  You guys are like pushers: "Here you go kid.  First 23 pages are free".

I am currently looking at grabbing a '73 on CL.  I probably shouldn't but I probably will. 

Great build report.  Thanks.   :)

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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #555 on: April 28, 2014, 06:42:21 PM »
Quote from: Kevan Garrett on April 28, 2014, 05:51:21 PM

O.K.  I am officially addicted. 



Ha!  It's easy to do. Now go get that K3...
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #556 on: April 28, 2014, 08:22:59 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 28, 2014, 06:42:21 PM
Quote from: Kevan Garrett on April 28, 2014, 05:51:21 PM

O.K.  I am officially addicted. 



Ha!  It's easy to do. Now go get that K3...


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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #557 on: May 09, 2014, 02:03:23 PM »
My chrome's back.  They did a great job overall.  I'm especially happy with the work done on the fenders, axle adjusters, and exhaust clamps. 





The front fender was torn and crimped at the front cut, and they did an amazing job of fixing it.




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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #558 on: May 09, 2014, 02:20:37 PM »
Thats beautiful rich chrome Greg.... ;)  Browns..?
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Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #559 on: May 09, 2014, 02:23:21 PM »
God, that's beautiful. You almost should have warned those photos are Not Safe For Work. ;)
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #560 on: May 09, 2014, 02:24:32 PM »
Chrome porn!
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #561 on: May 09, 2014, 02:26:05 PM »
Looks pretty great greggo, I'm waiting on a bunch of pieces, but I think mine came out almost as good as yours (for the price, I really have no room to complain)



Also, PM me if you're still looking for that KQ seat.
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #562 on: May 09, 2014, 02:52:33 PM »
Those pieces look very nice!  It must've been somebody else looking for a KQ seat ;D

Retro, I had it done by a place in Richmond, California called Electroforming.

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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #563 on: May 09, 2014, 02:56:33 PM »
Quote from: Greggo on May 09, 2014, 02:52:33 PM
Those pieces look very nice!  It must've been somebody else looking for a KQ seat ;D

Retro, I had it done by a place in Richmond, California called Electroforming.

Very nice chrome, almost looks like it could drip off.. ;)

Wasn't Stevo after the KQ seat....?
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #564 on: May 09, 2014, 02:57:27 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on May 09, 2014, 02:56:33 PM
Quote from: Greggo on May 09, 2014, 02:52:33 PM
Those pieces look very nice!  It must've been somebody else looking for a KQ seat ;D

Retro, I had it done by a place in Richmond, California called Electroforming.

Very nice chrome, almost looks like it could drip off.. ;)

Wasn't Stevo after the KQ seat....?

You kidding Mick? I've trashed a few of those!
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #565 on: May 09, 2014, 02:59:00 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on May 09, 2014, 02:57:27 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on May 09, 2014, 02:56:33 PM
Quote from: Greggo on May 09, 2014, 02:52:33 PM
Those pieces look very nice!  It must've been somebody else looking for a KQ seat ;D

Retro, I had it done by a place in Richmond, California called Electroforming.

Very nice chrome, almost looks like it could drip off.. ;)

Wasn't Stevo after the KQ seat....?

You kidding Mick? I've trashed a few of those!

 Piss take number 1     ;D ;)
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #566 on: May 09, 2014, 05:57:50 PM »
How do you remove the sleeves?
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #567 on: May 09, 2014, 06:55:32 PM »
Quote from: Greggo on May 09, 2014, 02:52:33 PM
Those pieces look very nice!  It must've been somebody else looking for a KQ seat ;D

Retro, I had it done by a place in Richmond, California called Electroforming.
DRATS! It was goldarrow, so nevermind ;D

and thanks! I'll post some pix when I get all the pieces back from the chromer in my build thread.
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #568 on: May 09, 2014, 06:58:23 PM »
The chrome on the rear fender looks like a mirror finish.  Nice!   8)
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #569 on: May 09, 2014, 08:23:17 PM »
Quote from: Prospect on May 09, 2014, 05:57:50 PM
How do you remove the sleeves?

The cylinder sleeves?  An oven. 
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #570 on: May 09, 2014, 08:35:41 PM »
Yes the cylinder sleeves. How do you get them out after the oven?
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #571 on: May 09, 2014, 10:33:01 PM »
Quote from: Prospect on May 09, 2014, 08:35:41 PM
Yes the cylinder sleeves. How do you get them out after the oven?

They will slide out when hot enough.  The aluminum expands more than the steel sleeves.  We used a wood block to push it out.
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #572 on: May 10, 2014, 07:25:26 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on May 09, 2014, 02:56:33 PM
Quote from: Greggo on May 09, 2014, 02:52:33 PM
Those pieces look very nice!  It must've been somebody else looking for a KQ seat ;D

Retro, I had it done by a place in Richmond, California called Electroforming.

Very nice chrome, almost looks like it could drip off.. ;)

Wasn't Stevo after the KQ seat....?

WOW!  :o  Beautiful work!

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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #573 on: May 10, 2014, 11:32:48 PM »
Looks fantastic Greggo, without going back 23 pages, did you find a sandcast engine for it? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Sandcast 4286 Project
« Reply #574 on: May 11, 2014, 12:58:06 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on May 10, 2014, 11:32:48 PM
Looks fantastic Greggo, without going back 23 pages, did you find a sandcast engine for it? Cheers, Terry. ;D

Thanks Terry!  I did...#371 ;D ;D
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