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VT500 Resto-Mod-Tribute

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Luke:
Began to clean up the rad today to find brass under all that chipped peeling paint... I remembered reading about it on the Elsinore inspired build. At this point I think that I will still be using the plastic guard, so the rad won't even be seen ... but I'm going to polish it anyway ;) it's really quite a beautiful part.

note: I have not cleaned the fins out yet, I'm actually in the process of straightening them first.

J6G1Z:
You probably already have, but if not, make sure you flush out the radiator from both directions. You can flush the engine out also.

When you refill the radiator, make sure that you use an anti-freeze that is aluminum & magnesium safe. Mix it 50/50 with de-stilled water. If I recall correctly, the cooling system should hold a bit more than 2 quarts.


J.

Luke:
Thanks for the tips J .. much appreciated! I am used to funky coolant types as my Jeep uses HOAT. I'll be stocking up on distilled water :)

Luke:
Nothing exciting to update ... lots of dis-assembly. Just the swing arm and motor left to remove... and I still have not found a single part that doesn't need restoring. 31 years will do that. :)

Lots of sanding and more sanding ... and polishing. Considering investing in a Sodium Bicarbonate blaster.... and better compressor.

Ordered Swing arm removal tool from the U.K. (Kev) Great service so far .. I received a tracking# mere hours after payment!

Cheers All,

Luke:
Well ... it's officially a frame-off restoration now ;)

How-to decorate your basement with a VT500...

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