750 Sport restoration project

[ducinthebay]

Wow, that looks great. I guess I need to do the same. Especially since I am cutting off a bunch of stuff.

[Andrew2]

Australia is the land of overpricing Phil so I reckon the fella who quoted yours must have been hoping to retire early

Cheers
Andrew

[bmw851]

Andrew, any update pic's, that frame looks fantastic.

Have sent PM as well.

Cheers

Peter

[Andrew2]

Only the frame from another angle .I'm going to start masking up the engine for painting this weekend unless I'm busy on Saturday

Cheers
Andrew

[Andrew2]

Motors painted.I'll upload some photos tomorrow....or the next day.I'll give it a week or so then put it into the frame.No hurry...as if if you have'nt worked that out by now

Cheers
A2

[Andrew2]

Forgot to mention that I bought a new shockie ($90 ) from a 900SS.It's a couple of mm longer but should work ok ( thanks to Pete BMW851 ).

Cheers
A2

[Andrew2]

I'll polish up the bits that need it then paint the valve covers.Any idea what paint matches the original valve cover?.I should have tried to match it before I stripped the old paint off I s'pose

Cheers
A2

[bmw851]

Well done Andrew that looks fantastic, can't wait to see the unwrap so to speak.

Now don't forget the Red cables ties

Cheers

Peter

[Mc tool]

Looks good , some valve covers are a sort of mustard colour .... which I don't care for ...... just paint em silver .or light grey and leave the cap screws black . I like contrast ( I think ) , if the cases are black then the screws, bolt heads , cap screws .. whatever , should be silver / grey , zinc plated is fine till they rust. I also like to sand/file the edges of the fins

although this aint a great example ...... had trouble keeping the paint sticking

[lane1feathers]

Ahhhh.....V twin porn.

[Mc tool]

Mmmm

[ducinthebay]

What year is the Guzzi? That's one of the few I want to add to my collection. Wire wheels and disc brakes, big Dellortos hanging in the breeze, fenders that you can recognize as fenders.

Now, back to the Sport Restoration.

What engine paint did you end up using? There was lots of discussion as to best engine paints. Getting ready to do mine.

Cheers, Phil

[Andrew2]

G'day Phil,
I used VHT Barrel Paint.It was recomended to me by a friend who has painted many engines.It went on easy and all 3 coats can be put on with a 10 minute break between coats.It came out much better than I expected.

Cheers
Andrew

[Andrew2]

Mmmm

Nice.I miss my Guzzi.I still plan owning an 850 MK111 one of these days.

Cheers
Andrew

[Danielmc]

Apologies for adding to the thread creep...

Here's what I've been putting together for the past few years. Exhaust headers and brake lines added since the pic was taken. Might have it finished before the rainy season.