PROJECT UPDATE!
Before I'll take the wheels off, I took the opportunity to freshen up the look of the engine.
A transparent fuel line and fuel filter replaced the black hose.
The tires I ordered also arrived, the sizes of these Heidenau K60's are shown in the video.
The older type of valve covers were installed, the red front cover got sanded down and everything got a nice matte black (heat resistant) paint.
New gaskets will also be installed once the paint has cured completely.
Since I was so happy with the exhaust pipes on the previous R80 project, I decided to do the same this time.
The new pipes were installed so I could run the engine for a little time, since the paint hardens best by heating it for 30min after 1h of drying at room temperature.
The mufflers and DB-killers will be fitted later on, after I clean up the rear part of the bike.
With a dremel I sanded some of the cylinder fins back to a shiny edge to match the rest of the engine design.
I also painted the horn in the same matte black to blend in with the rest, and because it had some scratched that had started to rust where the metal was unprotected.
30 апр 2020
