Gold wheels restore

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Gold wheels restore

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When I finally got my FZR the wheels had been hand painted. I sent the rear away for restore and it just came back. Stripped, bead blasted, all road rash removed, epoxy coated and finally painted and clearcoated. I swapped out the bearings, the disk was ok so I repainted the center and the stainless bolts are from the Uk per Stig and Nuggit recommendations. The photo doesn't do it justice, it is really beautiful!

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That looks proper smart :nod:
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It does, it makes the front look like complete crap! Hey Stig, what did you torque the stainless bolts at?
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same as std from memory...it was a long time ago
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I don't have a manual so I'm flying blind. I'm thinking 20nm sounds about right?
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theres the full factory manual free to d/l from the main site :cool:

http://www.exup1000.co.uk/tech/index.htm

http://www.exup1000.co.uk/tech/fzr1000r/index.html
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That's how a wheel should look. :nod:

I've just popped in to the garage and yes 20nm will do you. :thumbsup:
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Manuals!!! Thanks!.
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Have to agree the wheel looks the dogs mate :unibrow:
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This is a photo before I bolted on the disk.

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Here's the backend done.
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