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siabost
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Rides:: C90E, RD350F2 YPVS, RD350LC2 YPVS, Beta Techno 250
Location: Western Isles

Hi.

Post by siabost » Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:25 am

Hi, been a new member snooping about for years! :D
I have a C90E, stripped it for a wee tidy up 8 years ago! Now it's time to start rebuilding :shock:

siabost
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Rides:: C90E, RD350F2 YPVS, RD350LC2 YPVS, Beta Techno 250
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Re: Hi.

Post by siabost » Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:57 am

The before picture.

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Capitano
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Rides:: '92 C90, '97 Divvy 6, 36V home-built e-bike
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Re: Hi.

Post by Capitano » Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:03 am

Welcome.

Any plans for the rebuild or is it still a "wee tidy up?"

8-)

siabost
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Re: Hi.

Post by siabost » Thu Jan 10, 2019 1:40 pm

A wee tidy can get out of hand!

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Re: Hi.

Post by knapdog » Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:39 pm

Make sure you inject some rust inhibitor into the cavity of the swinging arm. I drilled a couple of holes on the "wheel" sides, poured in ACF50 ( then poured back out) and plugged the holes with a grommet.
It would also help if you used Tiger Seal to cover up any areas that may hold water, particularly under the rear frame. There are a number of seams here. Also pay attention to the frame edge above the rear wheel which acts like a mini gutter but it tends to retain water.
You'll need to repaint afterwards.

siabost
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Re: Hi.

Post by siabost » Thu Jan 10, 2019 11:42 pm

Thanks for the tips knapdog.
I've also given the inside of the forks a coat of hammerite by pouring it in and swirling it about. Used a long straw to spray waxoyl right in side too.

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Re: Hi.

Post by PhilB » Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:55 pm

Welcome!
Looking good.

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