Oddjob,s RD400C

[Mally]

Yeah , that size of photo is a lot better , you could get away with attaching 2 or 3 to each post at that size.

Great work on the restoration, it’s always satisfying to see progress and a bike emerging from a loads of parts . All the best with the project.

[Mally]

I am going to clean up these bits from the rear wheel as best I can and replace anything that is knackered

I used a brass wire brush on a drill to clean those parts up then got them
Nickel plated . Worked a treat, I used these.

https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=wire+brush+for+drill

That lot in the photo was £80 to nickel plate.

[Oddjob]

I have bought some new parts for the swingarm. Yambits for new covers and a place in Germany for brass or bronze bushes as in the photo

[Oddjob]

The bits that go inside the bushes I have zinc plated myself as I bought a zinc plating kit a couple of years ago as there is no platers  close to me and its probably a bit cheaper than a professional

[Oddjob]

I would advise anyone fitting new bushes to make a homemade press to fit them, I bought a 12mm stud bar with 4 nuts and some large washers then fitted it through the swigarm and tightening it up slowly and it presses the bushes in.

[Oddjob]

Frame and wheels

[pidjones]

Nice roller. Moving forward!

[Oddjob]

I took the crank to PJ on Friday with the barrels to be reconditioned and the cases have gone to be aqua blasted,  I am cleaning and respraying the brake bits ready to re-fit

[Oddjob]

Finally got the crank and re-bored cylinders back from PJ

[Oddjob]

Also had the cases aqua blasted and they have come up a treat

[Oddjob]

The silencers, mudguards and headlight rim have gone to Castle Chrome to be re-chromed. When I paid for the crank at PJ I mentioned about the 10% discount but he said they haven't been doing that for about four years .

[Mally]

Crankcases look better than new , look forward to seeing the chrome work when you get it back , must cost a fortune now.

[Oddjob]

Invoice from pj and the chrome is quoted at 750 + VAT but that is what it is to get it right and I've still got the paintwork to get done, may have to get a second job 

[Oddjob]

Forgot to mention shaunthe2nd sorted my clocks for me and has done a cracking job highly recommended 👌

[Oddjob]

Finally have had time to get the engine back together and fitted back in the frame. I resprayed the casings and cylinders in PJ1 satin black .