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Post by ian on May 1, 2017 18:57:27 GMT
A lovely biking day here on the Isle of Man was about to be wasted on non-biking commitments, but we managed to escape this afternoon & headed up to a classic bike show in Ramsey, arriving just as everyone was leaving  . But we did bump into Chris (bodie)  , so a little bible was hastily organised. But first, a stop off at Evomoto to have a look at Paul's freshly rebuilt 400/4 motor - and some beautifully restored classics - and a few words with Dave Molyneux, fettling his race engines! Then Paul arrived wheeling the restored rolling chassis   Should look stunning when it's done! We left them to it then & had a little SD (& GPZ) ride round the north of the Island, stopping off for the obligatory photo shoot!   |
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Post by kickstart on May 1, 2017 19:06:05 GMT
Sounds like a good day out ,Thanks for photo,s 👍
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Post by bodie on May 1, 2017 19:14:25 GMT
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Post by ian on May 1, 2017 19:21:25 GMT
Beautiful - as was all his work. We really enjoyed the visit |
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Post by carlthebandit on May 1, 2017 19:46:15 GMT
Wow beautiful
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Post by wazzbo on May 1, 2017 19:55:06 GMT
Very tasty, I wonder if it`ll fit in my sd frame sSig_heeheehee_zpsaee81035
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Post by bodie on May 1, 2017 20:13:14 GMT
Very tasty, I wonder if it`ll fit in my sd frame sSig_heeheehee_zpsaee81035 only swap for 250 400Sd has 6/7 more bhp than 400/4 |
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Post by wazzbo on May 1, 2017 20:31:19 GMT
I`d be tempted to put it on show as an ornament, its too nice to use..
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Post by wazzbo on May 1, 2017 20:32:34 GMT
What is the finish on it? or is it just polished up
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Post by ian on May 1, 2017 20:41:40 GMT
No, Dave, it's not as shiny as the photos make it appear - a perfect satin finish. But it looks like the csstings were flawless to start with. The other engines he had done were the same.
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Post by wazzbo on May 1, 2017 20:44:12 GMT
Has it been painted ian
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Post by ian on May 1, 2017 20:47:06 GMT
No, just perfectly smooth mat crankcase bits & satin finished covers. I peered through the starter motor hole in another engine he had done & even the stator windings looked like new! Wish Id taken pictures of the bikes in there, ,including a stunning 500/4
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Post by bodie on May 1, 2017 20:55:38 GMT
no not painted! crank cases go through 3-4 stages the last being a mass vibration process which involves the cases going into a vibrating machine which contains ceramic ball bearings and lanolin nothing is actually blasted at it so there is no chance of blast materials being imbedded in the casings that might through heat cycles and vibration come out of the cases and end up going around with the engine oil , not good! and the side casings are done with a slight brush finish the pictures do not actually flatter the engine it is way better in the flesh |
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Post by wazzbo on May 1, 2017 21:06:48 GMT
I bet he`s proud of it, its certainly a really good finish. the crankcases must have been in good nick before the work, as I can`t see any pitting or rough casting on them like you get on a lot of parts.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2017 21:25:19 GMT
dont know if there is more room on 400 than 750 sohc but it gives a bit more room if you put exhaust studs in after engine is in frame but he probably all readt knows this its looking very nice
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. But we did bump into Chris (bodie) 
, so a little bible was hastily organised. But first, a stop off at Evomoto to have a look at Paul's freshly rebuilt 400/4 motor - and some beautifully restored classics - and a few words with Dave Molyneux, fettling his race engines! Then Paul arrived wheeling the restored rolling chassis
