Top Crankcase Photo Request

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Smoker
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Top Crankcase Photo Request

#1 Post by Smoker » Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:13 pm

I'm looking for a photo of the top crankcase to show powder coaters what the part looks like.

Any good photo of a top crankcase is good, but would prefer a bare crankcase, and silver or blasted case would be best. Looking for a shot from above like this (not bare) example, but I'll take what I can get.

If anyone can find or take a photo, it would be great. Post it, PM me, or send to my email.

I could also use a similar photo of the lower crankcase cover for the same purpose, but not as important.

Thanks! :smt006

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#2 Post by kobra » Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:10 pm

I can try to help but I'm not 100% sure what you need. it looks like you have a photo already?

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#3 Post by Smoker » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:45 pm

kobra wrote: Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:10 pm I can try to help but I'm not 100% sure what you need. it looks like you have a photo already?
Thanks!
Trying to get a photo without pistons, wiring, clutch arm, etc.
Just the naked cover. Your blasted cover would be great.
Silver and clean. :smt023

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#4 Post by kobra » Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:16 am

Here's an album link:
https://imgur.com/a/TnuN2zl

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#5 Post by tacky1 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:20 am

Would this work, I can take some in the garage with the engine in the bike, if this doesnt work..

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#6 Post by Smoker » Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:25 am

Thanks, kobra and tacky1!

I can definitely use this lower casing photo:

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This is the best photo, so far, of the top casing:

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tacky1 - if you could get a photo of your top casing from this angle, it would help a lot. If not, that's okay.
Why do your covers look so good? Are they painted or powder coated silver? Did you sand them, or blast them, to get a better finish? Very nice job and pics!

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#7 Post by tacky1 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:23 am

Thats bare metal, I sent them out and he blasts them and thats how they come back, They were a mess beforehand!!
Ill grab some pics tonight...
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#8 Post by nokturnal » Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:13 pm

vapour blasting right? tough to find in NA it seems.
:smt017

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#9 Post by kobra » Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:49 pm

Sure looks like vapor blasting. Mine is 120 grit Aluminum Oxide blast as a paint prep. The vapor blast looks way nice though.

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#10 Post by tacky1 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:10 pm

Yep, Vapor blasting, My guy is in Illinois, Top guy, and a perfectionist.

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#11 Post by brrrappp » Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:17 pm

http://vaporhoningtechnologies.com/micro-vapor-hone/


If you already have a compressor, You can have your very own Vapor Hone for $800
I don't remember if I found this elsewhere on this site or somewhere else.

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#12 Post by tacky1 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:00 am

Will these work, Its the closest I can get with the frame

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#13 Post by tacky1 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:01 am

brrrappp wrote: Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:17 pm http://vaporhoningtechnologies.com/micro-vapor-hone/


If you already have a compressor, You can have your very own Vapor Hone for $800
I don't remember if I found this elsewhere on this site or somewhere else.

Ohhhh, I like that!!! That would be perfect for my projects
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#14 Post by brrrappp » Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:22 am

Yeah, I'm thinking really hard about asking Santa for one!

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Re: Top Crankcase Photo Request

#15 Post by tacky1 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:38 am

brrrappp wrote: Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:22 am Yeah, I'm thinking really hard about asking Santa for one!
Good ole Santa :P

I think I wore that one out long ago.... :smt044
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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