Project Kawsaki: Drum and Hub

Since stripping the paint off the rear wheel I spent time masking it all up again since the paint reacted originally after I had sprayed the wheel. I gave the wheel a few coats over this past week but as it has been so cold the paint didn't dry too quickly. I ended up putting the wheel in my living room in front of the radiator, I had to be careful not to get paint on the carpet. Here are the results.

Brake shoe side with masking tape still on.

Hub and sprocket side with masking tape removed from the spokes.

Plastic bag and masking tape removed. I used various grit wet and dry to remove any over spray.

Back plate mock up on the wheel.

I still need to replace the brake shoes but at around £10 they are cheap enough.

The other side of the wheel had the same treatment with wet and dry sand paper.

I got the rubber hub mount ready to be fitted. I also marked on the inside of the wheel where the rubber mount originally sat, I don't know if it makes any difference where it goes though.

Sprocket all fitted.

The next job today is removing the engine. My dad is coming over to my place to help me remove it from the bike. It should be easy enough as it's been out before, I'll fire up the oven and whack the motor in there in order to split the crank casing too.

The front wheel is also back together now.