1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: new pics on page 9

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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Hmm, wonder how easy it is to strip it off and have it re-anodised then?

We looked into this when I suggested to barneyballbags that he should reproduce an aqua zaskar by getting a ball burnished frame anodised. Turns out that frame anodising is not possible, something to do with the anodising tank not being large enough.

Sean

 

[therealjaxon]

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So how did GT do it then? Or you mean you'd have to search for someone with a big enough tank?

 

[dirttorpedo]

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Hmm, wonder how easy it is to strip it off and have it re-anodised then?

According to the experts the stripping is relatively easy if you have a large enough tank and a big enough bottle of draino or some other plumbing pipe clearer (caustic soda), but you need to remove it and wash it in a timely manner or the frame will be damaged. Personally, I don't like mucking about with chemicals so I've just decided to enjoy mine as it is. I suspect I could have it glass beaded and then polished up if I wanted to be anal about things.

 

[Smithjss70]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Here we go again.....

There are anodizers that possess such tanks which is how they do motorcycle parts, auto parts etc.

For a frame, I have been quoted 200USD for pre-polishing, prep and anadozing. Not cheap by any means but a reality none the less.

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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So how did GT do it then? Or you mean you'd have to search for someone with a big enough tank?

I think it is technically possible but finding someone with a tank large enough to fit a frame might be difficult (and I don't think I would trust anyone who doesn't specialise in anodising bike parts to do the job)

Have a look here http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=286395

I did send a pm to rampage and he replied with some useful information on the subject but I no longer have the pm

Sean

 

[Smithjss70]

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@smithjss70 your serial number indicates march 98. You got a link to the build thread?

@dirttorpedo don't worry it won't be changing hands again
....I built the ball burnished frame with the parts originally intended for this bike so it'll be built a bit differently this time

Sean

I have not started a build thread in the < 97 forum. I know the date of mfg says '98' but I assume that suggests it would have been a '99' model (could be wrong).

This is my parts plan though:
Using all red components against the ball burnished frame. It goes out for professional polishing next week and I'll splash the following on soon thereafter.

 

[therealjaxon]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Here we go again.....

There are anodizers that possess such tanks which is how they do motorcycle parts, auto parts etc.

For a frame, I have been quoted 200USD for pre-polishing, prep and anadozing. Not cheap by any means but a reality none the less.

Actually thats not bad imo - just over £100 then and I think thats pretty good when you think of all the polishing you'd save *looks at sore hands :cry: *

Edit: you're not polishing yours yourself? Aww, you'll miss out......blood, sweat and tears breeds fond appreciation

 

[Smithjss70]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Here we go again.....

I've done my fair share of polishing. I'll leave it in more capable and professional hands.

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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I have not started a build thread in the < 97 forum. I know the date of mfg says '98' but I assume that suggests it would have been a '99' model (could be wrong).

This is my parts plan though:
Using all red components against the ball burnished frame. It goes out for professional polishing next week and I'll splash the following on soon thereafter.

Would of thought that's a 98 model if made in March 98. Or a 99 If made after July. Though my 94 ball burnished frame is older than some 93 frames I've seen on here :?

Anyway, That is gonna look fantastic with all those red parts. Looking forward to seeing that in readers bikes soon

Sean

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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Just got back off holiday this afternoon, so time for a quick fettle but not much actual progress has taken place yet

anyway, another pic of the zaskar