Author Topic: Haro Mirra 540 Air - restoration (Read 12551 times)

ED209 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:29 AM »

I'm loving this build ... takes me right back to doing bikes just like this 5 years ago :-)

I should be able to help out on some parts

fischflo · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2016, 02:25 PM »

According to http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2000&brand=Haro&model=Mirra+540 ...it would need a "1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SB-1". So if the thing on the pic is all that needs to replaced, it seems what you Need is something like a "Aheadset Bearing Cone/Race for 1-1/8" Headsets". (Like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aheadset-Bearing-Cone-Race-for-1-1-8-Headsets-/301550848643)

Hope i'm right.....

....... Ed'll know anyhow

Dogfish · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2016, 04:11 PM »

Hi guys its only the bit in the picture that I need the "cups" in the frame are good ...

I will replace the races as well as they are out ...

I can "knock" the old one off before I start painting the forks ...

Got the top coat on the frame today will get a pic across later ...

All I need now is the decals to finish the frame ....

Dogfish · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2016, 04:22 PM »

I went for a black pearlescent paint in the end you cant quite see it in the pictures but looks good ...

Decals and clear coat and its done ...

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Dogfish · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2016, 08:06 PM »

Quote from: Dogfish on July 21, 2016, 10:19 PM

Today I had to go to work so not much progress had a go at stripping the forks have my first real problem ..

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the head bearing has a golf ball effect can you get replacements without replacing the frame part ?? be a shame to have to start knocking the frame about ... if anyone has this part please let me know

cheers
paul

If anyone has a spare bottom head set "thing" please let me know drink in it ...

Dogfish · « **Reply #30 on:** July 25, 2016, 08:03 AM »

I managed to get a bit of garage time this weekend made some good progress ...

After taking the wire wheel to the bars they looked good without paint so decided to polish rather than re paint with the chain stays polished and the bottom wheel mount of the forks polished it will look good .. if for any reason I don't like it I can key the metal and paint in the future ... will also polish the seat post ...

Come up ok using the "mops" on the drill I will finish on a bench polisher when I go round my mates workshop ...

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Next up after the dust settle get a clear coat on the frame this was a bit of a nightmare the paint would not come out right seemed to either go on to thin and look satin or go on and leave runs ... maybe the heat causing to paint to dry to quick the results were not good left it over night in the morning went over the frame with 1200 to 2000 wet and dry to get the curtains out ... gave it a blow over but ran out before I could finish the whole frame ... looks ok but will need flatting back and a final clear coat ...

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Starting on the seat post and cranks today ...

The bike is going to look really nice so I have decided to get all the bolts etc re chromed or plated it will not cost the earth and will really finish the bike ... I use a chap in Bristol called Nick from "Reality Motor Works" he has done all the plating and coating for my Motorbike restorations does top work ...

Off to custom Riders this week to get all the new parts ...

Cheers
Paul

pickle · « **Reply #31 on:** July 25, 2016, 10:57 AM »

Nice work and it's always great popping into CR

Dogfish · « **Reply #32 on:** August 01, 2016, 10:07 AM »

Not a great deal to add for last week

I did get over my mates workshop on Friday to polish a few bits they have come up nice they have not come up "mirror" have a sort of brushed finish which looks cool ...

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I did manage to get a reasonable clear coat on the frame still needs a bit of cutting back here and there but looks a whole lot better than it did ... the trick with Halfords clear coat is warm the can but spray in a cool place as the paint dries quick ...

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Painted the sprocket and the BB cups did the cups in a met blue small detail but when in the frame they look cool ...

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Off to custom riders today to get a few bits and pieces will start putting the bike back together ...

Might get it done for MK in a couple of weeks !!

Dogfish · « **Reply #33 on:** August 02, 2016, 08:49 AM »

went to custom riders yesterday got to say what a great bunch of guys really helpful sorted me out with all the bits I needed and kept the cost in check ... even gave me a fork stem bearing cup for nothing out of the "odds and Sods" box ...

I could not help putting a few bits together ...

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pickle · « **Reply #34 on:** August 02, 2016, 08:57 AM »

superb! they're a great shop and always happy to help

fischflo · « **Reply #35 on:** August 08, 2016, 02:01 PM »

Now slap it together

Dogfish · « **Reply #36 on:** August 12, 2016, 06:10 PM »

Just a quick update

front wheel completed looks good I was going to paint the rims but thought better of it I will use the bike so it will only rub off ...

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Big problem I have is the back wheel axle "cone nuts" one of which is knackered I have no idea were to get one if anyone has a spare please let me know ... I will get all the plating back next week if I can get a bearing cone nut I can get the bike ready for MK ...

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insectbones · « **Reply #37 on:** August 12, 2016, 10:27 PM »

Can't help you with the cone nut.......But, you're doing a top notch job on what most would say is a bike that isn't worth it.

I love the unloved bikes from this era, I've got a 2000ish heavy bastard WTP Thrillseeker waiting in the wings for a resto, unlike you though, mine will be a very slow build.

Liking how this is coming along

Dogfish · « **Reply #38 on:** August 12, 2016, 11:53 PM »

I know what your saying I aim to do something a bit more old school after this one I just like the look of this bike and it's not costing much and a good starting point ..

insectbones · « **Reply #39 on:** August 13, 2016, 10:12 AM »

It's a great starting point, and nice to see a bike from this era getting the amount of work you're putting in

Dogfish · « **Reply #40 on:** August 15, 2016, 02:39 PM »

I found a second hand axle went up the local bike shop they had a complete 14mm axle with cones, lock nuts and washers with new ball bearings £10

Dogfish · « **Reply #41 on:** August 16, 2016, 08:34 AM »

After a full on eve/night in the garage this is the results ... very please with the bike it has come out really nice and for me looks about right with the polished metal ...

Need to fit the front calliper when I get it this week and sort a seat out ...

The total cost including the purchase of the bike £159.00 my budget of £50.00 was about right when you use the "rule of restoration" which is estimate the build cost and triple it ... It is a heavy old beast but with new bearings it is a nice bike to ride it carries the weight well ...

I have enjoyed the whole process and thanks for the help along the way ...

Be good to know what you guys think ??

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pickle · « **Reply #42 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:04 AM »

That looks spot on! you've done a top job on that mate

Dogfish · « **Reply #43 on:** August 17, 2016, 08:55 AM »

I will be rolling around on it at MK on Saturday

pickle · « **Reply #44 on:** August 18, 2016, 07:56 AM »

insectbones · « **Reply #45 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:04 AM »

That's turned out really nice mate, top job

CustardLips · « **Reply #46 on:** August 18, 2016, 08:10 AM »

Looks smashing that mate... nice work.