For those who know me, this may be a surprise

[_Stretchie_]

I have cleaned the BlackBird.

Yep, that's it.


Took the fairings off and gave it a good degreasing and put it back together.

Went over the lot with rubbing compound, then polish and then wax. There's only so far you can polish a turd but it looks much better than it did.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/DSCF3282.jpg


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/DSCF3283.jpg


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/DSCF3286.jpg

The forks need doing and the brakes need a good seeing to but that's for another day

[Milky Bar Kid]

Holy Crap!!!

Stretchie, are you feeling ok????

[philbut]

Well you have to do it every now and then - usually before an MOT in my case - makes them look less abused ;-)

Looks pretty tidy that.

[454697819]

must be a catch...

U selling it?

[blue curvy jester]

you lie you just swapped the plates onto a clean b-bird

[_Stretchie_]

Not selling this one. It's a keeper, and yes I have actually cleaned it.

Took FOREVER, the pictures make it look better than it is, it's a home paint job from the previous owner and it's bubbling and cracked and full of chips on the paint but from a distance it does look quite nice

[TheOnlyNemesis]

Looking good dan, just gotta work on not letting steve drop it XD

[yorkie_chris]

Well you have to do it every now and then - usually before an MOT in my case - makes them look less abused ;-)

Looks pretty tidy that.

My MOT guy would fail it if I took him a clean bike...

[STRAMASHER]

Those endcaps and downpipes are shameful.

org. whip round for some Autosol. I'll donate a rag/ pair of maw's donkey drawers.


Seriously,

Shameful.

[widepants]

oi wtf is going on.
how can i run round it now cleaning a small part of each panel
bloody scouser

[Milky Bar Kid]

Those endcaps and downpipes are shameful.

org. whip round for some Autosol. I'll donate a rag/ pair of maw's donkey drawers.


Seriously,

Shameful.

Think that is my job....I might do it for him when I visit next..

[_Stretchie_]

Those endcaps and downpipes are shameful.

org. whip round for some Autosol. I'll donate a rag/ pair of maw's donkey drawers.


Seriously,

Shameful.

Think that is my job....I might do it for him when I visit next..

Hurry up then, they need doing.

Oh and when I did the tyre pressures I remembered that I also need to do the wheels, and by do them I mean get the polishing kit on the drill and spend a few hours on them. I tried degreasing, and cleaning and even polishing by hand on blood, sweat and tears and in still in terrible nick.

[squirrel_hunter]

I do not approve of this.

[_Stretchie_]

Ner, you've (almost) got your own bike to worry about

[Milky Bar Kid]

Won't be for at least another month or so Stretch!! Maybe near my birthday or something!!

[andrewsmith]

My MOT guy would fail it if I took him a clean bike...

and pass out in shock that its clean?

[tinpants]

I do not approve of this.

Ner, you've (almost) got your own bike to worry about

Wot you getting then Steve? Come on!! Spill the beans!!

[Milky Bar Kid]

Wot you getting then Steve? Come on!! Spill the beans!!

Think they just mean the SV is nearly alive again!:cheers:

[squirrel_hunter]

Its heart beats and it moves. The slight problem is it doesn't stop...

[_Stretchie_]

Doing more surgery tonight. Got parts delivered

: )

[El Saxo]

Nice job, now come & clean mine!! ;)

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

Found some time in between getting down and dirty with Steve then? lol

[P-J]

Wow buddy!

You really must be feeling bored or ill! ;-)

PJ

[Milky Bar Kid]

Daniel...see if I come down soon...if a bring el Shiny Shiny with me...will you clean it for me???

LOVE YOU DANIEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! Maaaaaaaaaaaawaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!