Renovation 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Venture XVZ 1300 TF

[Dutch Navigator]

Today the last day in the paint booth. We started at 9am end closed the doors around 5pm. After (again) some problems with the tank, we used an old painters trick: heating up the tank with a heat gun to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Then 3 thin layers of paint and between every layer a 4/5 minute pause. In this way there is less chemical reaction because the chemicals evaporate faster.

That did the trick!

Then the last ivory pearl spray paint.

After that we mounted the striping, added our own logo, and prepared all the Tupperware for a couple of high gloss clear coats.

The last hour today we used for 3 layers of clear coat. In the last coat we've added 10% thinner so it will create a better flow.

Last but not least we cranked up the temperature in de paint booth till about 100 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours.

Edited March 12, 2022 by Dutch Navigator

[Marcarl]

OOOOOoooo that should turn out just super! Do I need international license to ride in Holland?

[Dutch Navigator]

Others maybe do, but you don't :). You're welcome!

[Dutch Navigator]

Last day in the paint booth. From now on we're rebuilding the bike. Part 9 of the video series.

 

 

[Marcarl]

Not only interesting rebuild, also good vid to watch. Carry on Mcduff.

[Dutch Navigator]

Thank you and and we will!

A bit slow next week. We're both caught by COVID. It's more like a cold. We'll survive.

[Marcarl]

10 minutes ago, Dutch Navigator said:

Thank you and and we will!

A bit slow next week. We're both caught by COVID. It's more like a cold. We'll survive.

Yah, you best not snotter on all that new paint.

[N3FOL]

@Dutch Navigator Color choice is unique.  I am liking it!

[Dutch Navigator]

Thank you!

[Dutch Navigator]

We closed the COVID-chapter last week, so let's continue!

First we sprayed a layer of rust protection on the inside of the fenders:

Second, we added some chrome parts to the fenders:

Awesome!

Some bearings from the back wheel are damaged. Probably by ourselves when dismounting these parts. We ordered a couple of new ones:

 

 

 

 

Edited April 10, 2022 by Dutch Navigator
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[Marcarl]

Movin on!!!, lookin good enough to call you pros.

[Dutch Navigator]

The re-building continues..........

 

Edited April 23, 2022 by Dutch Navigator
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[Marcarl]

Gonna be an interesting series to watch from start to finish.

[Dutch Navigator]

Episode Eleven........time flies. 

Next week all the engine covers and parts will be mounted. The bike will get new fluids. In total we've invested about $5400 (5100) euro's so far........

 

 

[Marcarl]

Waiting to see the wooden shoes, but I guess rubber is better eh!

[BlueSky]

I'm amazed!  

[Dutch Navigator]

Awesome!

[Marcarl]

5 hours ago, Dutch Navigator said:

Awesome!

OOOoooooo!!!  PRACHTIG!!!

[Dutch Navigator]

It's going fast now......

 

 

[Marcarl]

Something that came to mind as I watched. The proper procedure to set the rear wheel is to snug, not tighten, the 4 acorn nuts on the pumpkin, then to insert the axle and snug tight, then to tighten the acorns and then to torque the axle. Don't know if you did it this way, just thought I would comment seeing as many guys have no idea.

[Dutch Navigator]

Yep, we followed the book....... and added some grease (moly).

[Marcarl]

5 hours ago, Dutch Navigator said:

Yep, we followed the book....... and added some grease (moly).

Greasing the final drive spline is kind of touchy. I've used molly and found it didn't stick very well and soon the spline was dry, and then went with Lucas X-tra heavy duty and it kept the spline wet. Some guys also use a Honda grease and find that works.

[Dutch Navigator]

Thanks for the advise, appreciated!

[Dutch Navigator]

I'm lost, well sort of. Need help to mount the vacuum pump on the right side of the bike. Any help appreciated!

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[Marcarl]

I'm not much help in that regard I'm afraid, not that versed in 2nd gen build. Hopefully somebody will jump in here.