Gray Ghost 421

[SoCal250]

[Kawtriplefreak]

Just gotta chase the threaded holes and install the new transmission bearings.

[Simmons1]

  

[Kawtriplefreak]

Top case is done. I have decided to  leave this one unpainted since the cylinders are unpainted and the cool head is bright finished. I blew it off good and gave it a good bath with brake-kleen.

[SoCal250]

so clean it almost looks like you painted it white

[Kawtriplefreak]

Thanks. My 1st job in the bike shop I where I apprenticed in starting in 1977 was bead blasting. I also cleaned parts and changed tires. I have a small commercial machine I bought in 2004. It still does a good job. If I run out of things to do in retirement and live long enough I have given some thought to getting a vapor blast setup. I can be in business for somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 grand. I used to make good money glass bead blasting as a side business. Now everybody wants vapor blasting and I don't blame them, the results are phenomenal. That being said with good technique glass beads give good results.
 

[RDnuTZ]

Clean enough to eat off of   Could leaving it unpainted make it more susceptible to staining from gas, oil, etc. that may find its way on the beautifully cleaned surface? I once had a set of RD400 wheels media blasted and the shop owner advised me to clear coat the wheels at least to keep chain lube, etc. from penetrating and sticking to the new surface. I did clear the wheels but never ending up running them on a bike to test his theory.

[Kawtriplefreak]

Sure it will get dirty over the years. But a quick wipe with a rag soaked in brake kleen will keep it looking decent. RD350 and 400 cases are uncoated.

[m in sc]

tim did the cases on the frog. (reeded h1) after i got them back i hosed them down with wd40 and used that to clean them from there out, always looked fantastic. Only reason i get anything vapor blasted aside from carbs now is theres a local guy thats cheap and does it same day.

[Kawtriplefreak]

Yep
WD40 works great too!

[Kawtriplefreak]

Duplicolor Ceramic coat caliper paint.



Couldn't resist a mock-up...

[Kawtriplefreak]

Not sure why they put 347 CCs on the cylinders...
 

[rodneya]

Duplicolor Ceramic coat caliper paint.



Couldn't resist a mock-up...

Was there a reason you went with Athena, instead if CPI or Driveline cylinders?

[RustyRD]

It all looks great to me, the cases and cylinders, great care in all your workmanship. that clutch cover looks really good.  sure miss my RZ. 

[Kawtriplefreak]

Rodneya, I read a lot of good reviews on the all in one kit I bought from AZ quads and the price was right.