Benelli 750 sei

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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby John H » Fri Feb 14, 2020 7:38 pm

Can you wait while he blasts your parts?
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby Lotus54 » Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:06 pm

That is what I did. He suggested it. (Went to Union for lunch)
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby John H » Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:35 pm

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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby ClineDesign » Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:49 pm

John, are you taking it to the Northwest Motorcycle Classic in Lynden?
Always wear protective gear. Usually SPF 30 will do.
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby John H » Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:54 pm

Is the Benelli engine going back together yet? Do you find that the aluminum surface you vapor blasted is easier to keep clean?
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby Lotus54 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:04 pm

I’m waiting on bearings. (Suppliers was out of some- sending all at once).
I got the replacement pistons (supplier sent me 4 of one type, 2 of another- with different weights! So then send 2 more to match the others. Cosmo (biggest stockist of Benelli parts) sold all their stuff to an outfit in Germany)

The blaster sprayed with kroil when hot- he said it has worked well for him to keep a nice finish.
I suppose alternately, no coating and a prompt coast of clear would work well? So far it has stayed very nice, but of course I have not really done much to it.

Mark

Did I send you contact info for the person that did the blasting on my parts?
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby John H » Sun Feb 23, 2020 3:59 pm

The fun of restoring vintage bikes, right? You only mentioned that the blaster was near Shelton and you had lunch in Union while waiting. Not sure I understand using Kroil on fresh blasted aluminum, especially diecast material. I'll have to think on that one.
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby Lotus54 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:17 pm

I think it just gets in the pores well and stops corrosion. I have not noticed Kroil being particularly ‘aggressive’ after using it for some 20 years. I’ve left it on aluminum parts for months with no sign if any sort of damage (well, that I could see).

But I’m sure he would just not spray it if you ask- but of course it needs *something* quite soon.

https://www.nexusblasting.com/
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby John H » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:27 pm

I use ShineSeal on most alumium I want protected. Use to be called ZoopSeal a few years ago. Popular with hotrodders.
I'll check out Nexus. Thanks Blasting
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Re: Benelli 750 sei

Postby Lotus54 » Tue Mar 10, 2020 7:09 pm

I did a bit on the sei. Spent some time chasing and cleaning the threads in the case.
Next I’ll put in the shift forks.
Waiting on bearings- my supplier thought he would have the mains/rods two weeks ago- but still does not have them.

Measured spokes and needed dimensions to get new stainless spokes/nipples from Buchannan.

Also installed a thermostat for the heater down where I can reach it- bypassing the one in the box. A bit of work on the Beta also.

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