My 796 story, so far .

[Albie]

Very nice mate very nice

[Doggy]

Originally Posted by Albie

Very nice mate very nice

Thanks, just want to have a ride!!

[utopia]

Yes, just wait til you feel the difference that a pair of lightweight wheels makes.
Its astounding.

Visually, they look superb too.

[Doggy]

Bored yesterday so rubbed down the exhaust brackets and sprayed them up in satin black as that was the only colour I had at home apart from a bizzare green colour which I have no idea why I would have it! . Gave them three coats and I think they look good, considering I don't know what I'm doing !

[slob]

very nice, i found sticking satin blacked parts in the oven before refitting works a treat

[Doggy]

Thanks, God knows how old the can was. Only just enough to do these little bits.

[Darren69]

Originally Posted by Luddite

Very nice, Colin From the photos, the wheel colour looks quite a good match with the crankcases.

I'm sure you'll notice a difference in agility - just don't steer it into the kerb at the first roundabout!

D'yer know what? I'm gonna have to redact my comments regarding the red wheel tape because I actually think it looks ok on that bike, with those wheels. They are really nice wheels anyway so they didn't really need it, but it works anyway. I would have just gone with the 'Marchesini Forged' stickers if I wanted to show off, and why not if it's correct? So I take it back.

[slob]

there’s a world of difference between factory painted pinstripes and some bits of tape from ebay that almost line up

[Doggy]

Little bit more fettling today . Removed the red front wheel nut and got busy with the autosol on the old one . very surprised how well it came up . Also removed the rear wheel nut and sprocket side nut and cleaned them up and refitted, just forgot to take a pic! .

[Doggy]

After doing the can hangers the other week, decided to have a go at doing the headlight shell . I'm pleased with how it came out .

[Luddite]

Nice job, Colin.

Once you go black, you won't go back!

[TimDW]

I like it! Keep blacking out this beauty!

[Rrawlings]

Looks great. Out of interest what did you use to do it materials wise? I’m tempted to go do the same. I sprayed up the two frame plugs and two seat cowl bolts the other day with some matte black stove paint I had just to make them a bit better looking

[Doggy]

I used some 800 grit wet and dry to lightly rub down the shell. Then two coats of Halfords grey primer. Then about four light coats of Halfords satin black. I didn't lacquer it as I didn't want it shiny.
Hope that helps.

[Rrawlings]

Cheers will get some paint and give it a go. Looks so much better than the grey to me