Hitchcocks Forum

Evening folks,

Any hints, tips or tricks for getting back to showroom condition (other than dismantling and having vapour blasted!)

Thanks you.

David

Is it an alloy or black- painted cylinder? The Gurus have to know.

Scotchbrite pads and elbow grease.

Leon,

Alloy & black.

I never ride my Bullet 350 in the winter it is in the shed from October - March. Every October I do all the maintainance
including coating the cylinder with black gloss paint which I obtain from Wyldes in Leeds. Over the years the cylinder
has developed a lovely deep black gloss finish which contrasts nicely with the alloy head. Try it you won't be
disappointed.
Ray.

AS PeterF says; also, 0000 grade steel wool with Silvo if the aluminium is highly polished. This grade will not harm glass (windscreens etc) Heat-proof engine enamel is available at Auto Accessories stores. Be aware that too thick a coat of paint will affect cylinder cooling, bare metal is best, but a thinned coating will be ok.

If it's in showroom condition you won't want to use it. Ride it, look after it and it'll look right.

I can't wait to ride my bike but, only in the summer months
Ray.