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Post by porsche1 on Dec 10, 2019 21:26:56 GMT
Hi just purchased a 400 Super dream 1984 model.Few issues one it's a blue metallic colour but can't find the paint code or colour name..Second problem there's slight noise coming from bottom of engine and my mate reckons it a cam chain issue,is this coming plus finally I've cleaned carbs and checked coil but it struggles past 5000 revs without causing a flat spot? Any info on all 3 issues would be great to thanks Paul
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Post by BritPete on Dec 10, 2019 21:44:50 GMT
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Post by buster on Dec 11, 2019 7:17:34 GMT
noise from the bottom end is more likely balance chain than cam chain, hopefully just needs adjusting
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Post by carlthebandit on Dec 11, 2019 10:59:35 GMT
Just looked at this old thread, Im sure nicks codes are right but I took a genuine 250NDB tank and a 400NC tank to get touch up paint, I assume mine have faded as they are definitely a different shade of candy red |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2019 13:02:11 GMT
The 400NC uses the same candy red Carl. It changed on the 400ND though. Thinking that your NDB set was a repainted set? This may be why there is confusion.
(Check CMSNL diagrams for back up and you’ll see it’s the same colour code R107CU).
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Post by porsche1 on Dec 12, 2019 18:39:55 GMT
Thanks for reply does anyone know where best to source Tanzanight blue 1litre paint for spraying? Thanks
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Post by BritPete on Dec 12, 2019 18:51:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2019 19:02:50 GMT
I've heard mixed reviews about RS.
Best bet would be to try and gain a NOS side panel from somewhere, then have your painter mix up a match with it 'in hand'. These old colour codes are not recognised these days by the majority of automotive paint suppliers.
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Post by duffer on Dec 12, 2019 21:02:47 GMT
Just to throw my penny in the hat this is where I get paint beyondsurfacesolutions.co.uk/ the results can be seen in my thread Two bike restoration. I expect you will need a silver base prior to the blue and 1 litre is WAY too much for one bike. I used half a litre with thinner taking it to the litre, for both bikes. |
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Post by grahamb on Dec 12, 2019 21:58:26 GMT
Just to throw my penny in the hat this is where I get paint beyondsurfacesolutions.co.uk/ the results can be seen in my thread Two bike restoration. I expect you will need a silver base prior to the blue and 1 litre is WAY too much for one bike. I used half a litre with thinner taking it to the litre, for both bikes. Agree with the silver as a base coat. I think my prayer did the top coat with 500ml of top blue for all tinware. (cost of blue was about £75 for the 1/2 lt) if this helps. |
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Post by duffer on Dec 12, 2019 22:20:35 GMT
If you are doing it yourself, the secret to using only a bit of paint is a miniature gravity feed gun. You can get these on ebay for £10.99 and you save that much on paint ! I have three.One for primer, one for base coat and the other only ever for clear lacquer. You can (and must) adjust the fan pattern, and use at very low pressure. Most important though is to practice on someone else's bike   |
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