Motorcycle Examples

Most motorcycle components can be gently precision cleaned, and often made to look as good as new, sometimes better than new.  I have many techniques that are used to suit each piece, whether they are engine parts, transmission, brake or suspension components, hardware, tin ware or even plastic items. 

Near original finish can be achieved on most alloy castings when spoiled by carbon, contamination, corrosion, or even when spoiled by previous inappropriate grit or shot blasting.

Carburettors and other components can be cleaned inside and out with ultrasonic washing to remove gum and fine grit. Additional techniques may be needed to clean corrosion from the outside for improved appearance. Engine and transmission internals can also be ultrasonically washed to render dry and almost clinically clean ready for inspection and reassembly.

Petrol tanks can be decontaminated inside and sealed.  Radiators for water-cooled machines can be fully serviced and repaired.

Paint can be chemically stripped when abrasive blasting is not appropriate.  Rust pitting in iron or steel can be ‘bottomed-out’ using ultra-fine bead blasting before painting or plating to ensure long lasting results.

Do phone or e-mail to ask about your particular needs when repairing or restoring.

Some photo examples follow.

Kawasaki head - before and after

This is what happens when used as a workshop doorstop for 40 years.............This is what happens when it comes to I Cleenz Macheenz! Amazingly very usable

FS1E Before and after

Kawasaki carbs and Ducati Desmo parts

BMW R80 - ready for refitting

Engine in poor shape - vapour bead blasted

Forks can get very poorly.....

......but can be refinished

Yamaha FZ750 - worst carbon yet. How did it run?

Yamaha FZ750 - now restored

Harley 45 - with polished ribs on cover

Oilways are plugged if necessary

Gently prepared for paint, looks painted already.......and Zundapp footboards

Suzuki rims to be repainted.......prepared for paint

Honda RC30....freshened up

AJS heads before and after

Ariel Arrow Sport Engine........now looks the part

Yamaha VMax cam cover.........Harley 45 crankcase and gearcase cover before and after

Suzuki TR500 racer and Ducati Desmo parts

A Moto Guzzi Dellorto Carb - before and after ultrasonic cleaning

Indentity parade - 1926 Henderson cylinders, which has been cleaned? On the right - ultrasonics can be used for all sorts of items

Ducati 450 Desmo

Classic G50 head, fairly clean.....but better now!

Close up of muck......gone!

Sunbeam family group and Vincent tank, inside cleaned and sealed

They don't come much worse than this...........but underneath

Dunlop rims........vastly improved!

Four valve head after a hard life.........and ready for new valve seat

Lambretta parts with polished cover and frame, chemically stripped and bead blasted - kinder than shot blasting

Motobi parts...... ..........much improved!

Cylinder head in progress.... ...with cleaner ports

1927 Harley Davidson Gearbox - before and partway through cleaning process

Classic Harley riders will recognise these........

Possibly the dirtiest exhaust port.....but not now

Matured Honda CD175 - revived!

Honda 4 family group and Messchersmitt Sachs engine - excellent quality castings

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