KFX440 Assembly Time!!!
#31
02-28-2006, 01:44 PM
RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
The problem with the motor is it has a very rough casting surface on the head, cylinder, and the main case. I had to start with 150 grit, then 220, then 400, then I wet sanded with 600 and finally polish with 2 different compounds! It sucks because there are so many small spaces, that I basically have to do most of it by hand. I have a dremel and several other tools, but they can't get everywhere!!
#32
03-04-2006, 09:14 PM
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Roswell, NM
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RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
That's some serious work on those engine pieces. No easy way to go about it... Keep those pics coming
#33
03-07-2006, 02:43 AM
RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
Well, as you might have guessed, I'M STILL FREAKIN POLISHING!!!
But......I'm making headway. I'm pretty sure I'm going to finish it doing "not the best" job, I'm bored with this and want to get it running!
Here's some updated pictures. The two side covers are almost done. There has been LOTS of sanding on the motor and still alot more to go, but it's getting there.
But......I'm making headway. I'm pretty sure I'm going to finish it doing "not the best" job, I'm bored with this and want to get it running!
Here's some updated pictures. The two side covers are almost done. There has been LOTS of sanding on the motor and still alot more to go, but it's getting there.
#34
03-07-2006, 06:44 AM
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Location: Roswell, NM
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RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
You can't say it enough times. That's some serious hard work. It's looking good and definately a one of a kind. Once you get her together, we need some pics. And definately pics of this thing in action!! It looks like whatever polishing compound you are using is doing a heck of a job... I'm sure elbow grease has sometthing to do with it to, right!!!
#36
03-07-2006, 05:38 PM
RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
It really does take ALOT of work to polish something of this magnitude!! Honestly, If I had to do it over again, there is no way in hell I would even think about it!!
Thanks for the comments, the moral support keeps me going!
And as soon as I get the bike together, I will definetly post some video! I am actually planning a family trip to Busco Beach, NC in April so plan on having a buttload of video and pictures from that trip.. Hopefully I can score a helmet cam by then.
Thanks for the comments, the moral support keeps me going!
And as soon as I get the bike together, I will definetly post some video! I am actually planning a family trip to Busco Beach, NC in April so plan on having a buttload of video and pictures from that trip.. Hopefully I can score a helmet cam by then.
#37
03-08-2006, 06:58 AM
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Location: Roswell, NM
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RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
It really does take ALOT of work to polish something of this magnitude!! Honestly, If I had to do it over again, there is no way in hell I would even think about it!!
#38
03-12-2006, 12:48 AM
RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
Did some more stuff this weekend, not much else to do until I get the damn engine done. Here's some pics though.
#39
03-12-2006, 08:24 AM
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Roswell, NM
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RE: Just Finished KFX400!!!
SSSSWWWWWEEEEEETTTTTTT !! She's gettin' there... You need to put some signs up around the neighborhood. FREE BEER. BRING POLISHING RAG!! lol ...[sm=goodidea.gif]