750 Sport restoration project

ducinthebay · **Posted:** Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:48 am

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

Andrew2 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:08 am

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

Cheers
Andrew

bmw851 · **Posted:** Wed May 01, 2013 8:50 am

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

Have sent PM as well.

Cheers

Peter

Andrew2 · **Posted:** Wed May 01, 2013 10:27 am

Only the frame from another angle :wacko:

.I'm going to start masking up the engine for painting this weekend unless I'm busy on Saturday :thumbup:

Cheers
Andrew

Andrew2 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:03 pm

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 :lol:

Cheers
A2

Andrew2 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 20, 2013 12:05 pm

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 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:04 am

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 :banghead:

Cheers
A2

bmw851 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:17 am

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

Now don't forget the Red cables ties :lol:

Cheers

Peter

Mc tool · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:46 am

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 · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:05 pm

Ahhhh.....V twin porn. :lol:

Mc tool · **Posted:** Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:08 pm

Mmmm

ducinthebay · **Posted:** Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:31 pm

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 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:50 am

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 · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:52 am

Danielmc · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:34 am

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.

750 Sport restoration project

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