Gold wheels restore

Realitybites · Post by **Realitybites** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:28 pm

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!

Post by **Stig** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:55 pm

That looks proper smart

Realitybites · Post by **Realitybites** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:12 pm

It does, it makes the front look like complete crap! Hey Stig, what did you torque the stainless bolts at?

Post by **Stig** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:13 pm

same as std from memory...it was a long time ago

Realitybites · Post by **Realitybites** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:24 pm

I don't have a manual so I'm flying blind. I'm thinking 20nm sounds about right?

Post by **Stig** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:32 pm

theres the full factory manual free to d/l from the main site

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

http://www.exup1000.co.uk/tech/fzr1000r/index.html

Post by **nuggitt** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:37 pm

That's how a wheel should look.

I've just popped in to the garage and yes 20nm will do you.

Realitybites · Post by **Realitybites** » Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:41 pm

Manuals!!! Thanks!.

fzted · Post by **fzted** » Thu Jul 24, 2014 1:03 pm

Have to agree the wheel looks the dogs mate

Realitybites · Post by **Realitybites** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 12:40 am

This is a photo before I bolted on the disk.

Realitybites · Post by **Realitybites** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:26 pm

Here's the backend done.