Severely Neglected Wheel Restoration 2 - With a twist

This weeks video is a fun little project that i mentioned a couple of weeks ago.It is the restoration of this old neglected Kawasaki rim and then turning it into an awesome backlit clock for my friends workshop. He got the idea after seeing my original wheel restoration hung on my wall, you can check out the video here - • Severely Neglected Whe...
As usual the first job is to check the item over to make sure there arent any faults that would render the wheel useless down the line. It all checked out fine so onwards the project shall go.
The first job i got out of the way was to remove the brake discs as these can be a total nightmare if someone has over tightened the bolts in the past or has used way too much thread lock but these ones came loose relatively easily which surprised me with the wheel laying in the mud for so long. once the brake discs were off and put to one side for safe keeping i made my way over to the tyre machine to remove the tyre. The corrosion on the alloy rim made the bead quite hard to brake but the machine managed it.
Once the tyre was removed the wheel rim was give a thorough washing with a citrus based all purpose cleaner to dissolve all the grime the had accumulated over the years. Once clean it was very apparent that this rim was in terrible shape!
After washing it was into the blasting cabinet to remove all corrosion and any old paint that was still on the wheel. Once blasted i mounted the wheel on my truing stand to make the job of sanding the polished lips and spokes back to an acceptable level a bit easier. Once sanded using progressively finer grades of sand paper it was time to break out the wool polishing pads and the metal polishing compounds and pastes.
After lots of polishing i got to the stage where i was happy enough with the finish as it was only destined to be wall art now not a show piece on a bike so a mirror finish would have been overkill.
Once i had masked up the polished edges it was onto the standard paint procedure, etch,prime then paint. The colour is just standard Kawasaki green nothing fancy or exotic on this one. This was then left to cure while i started work on the brake discs.
The discs and bolts were left overnight in a bath of Bilt Hamber DEOX C and as you can see from the video the results are stunning. Only a light polishing was required to bring them back to a lovely shine.
At this stage i just done the reverse of the disassembly except for when it came to fitting the last brake disc as i had to fit the clock mechanism and cover plate before the disc as the disc is what holds the mechanism on. Once all bolted up i pushed on the clock handles and flipped the wheel over and prepared it to accept the led's.
Fitting the lighting wasn't hard at all it was just a case of choosing strategic locations for all the components so that they cant be seen from the front of the wheel.
I hope you enjoyed this little project as much as i did. See you all soon in the next video.
If you like what you see and have any ideas for the channel or would even like to donate something to restore to the channel please get in touch. :)
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[@RRCRestoration]

Hey Guys, As you have probably noticed already i have updated the channel name and logo. The channel is no longer Really Random Channel it is now RRC Restoration. Just incase you were wondering why the water marks in the video still say Really Random Channel. Enjoy.

[@simonacuthbert1]

This video is like a good book. I can watch it again and again and it always throws up a hidden nugget I'd missed. Great work, Mr Random.

[@RonaldFinger]

I really liked the part where you restored the wheel and made it into a clock

[@RRCRestoration]

As long as you liked it then im happy :)

[@cuthbertdibblegrub4874]

@ Ronald Finger The whole video was of him restoring the wheel and making it into a clock LOL :-)

[@hessel.boersma]

john williams well, that is the Joke

[@dylangullason8712]

Go back to fixing that fiero Ron.

[@BFVgnr]

You made a friend of yours really happy and the rest of us enjoyed watching you make your friend happy. Now he's got time on his hands.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@salamaalrawahi3399]

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[@AtomicReverend]

All that for a clock. Good job and a unforeseen plot twist.

[@francisohhh5269]

I like how he still torqued the bolts even though he's just using it as a clock 🤣

[@ba3037]

Really nice work and a novel idea to save what would have been trashed.

[@clarkso65]

The most expensive and laborious wall clock I have ever seen. Only time can tell when will this emergency wheel be used. Thanks for sharing :D

[@nandom3]

Everything you touch is magic.... even if it’s just for fun as you mentioned!!!

[@CB-lh8gw]

I'll admit I was not expecting the outcome. Nicely done sir!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you glad you like it :)

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Wasn't' expecting that! Very cool.

[@K10wNs-Shed]

Wheel is from a 1986-87 Kawasaki Ninja ZX1000 (front wheel).

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice, Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@badlarry172]

@SOME OLD DUDE why? explain please

[@user-gv1kl8jx2b]

詳しいですね。

[@StaySlyh]

K10wN's Shed Do you know that it was specific to the 1000s? We're using some parts from a '88 750r for a rat bike we're building on our channel and it's front wheel looks awfully similar. I'm not being confrontational, I'm genuinely curious :) Regardless, thanks for the insights!

[@K10wNs-Shed]

Either a 900 or 1000 from that model and era. The brake discs are from either of those two models. The front wheel may very well be the same on the 750. The same style wheel was even on the 250, but narrower and only one brake disc.

[@whocares6698]

Thanks for sharing this one, nice to know you just have fun with these things once in awhile.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey, No problem thank you for watching :)

[@habakanaba]

Great job and great idea! That's a pretty unique clock 👍🏼 I love that color! 👌🏼

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Im glad you like it :)

[@derrickroe9791]

Nice change of pace 👍

[@raptors3164]

That's one heck of clock, nice work and video.

[@TheVwgolfmk1]

Was not expecting to see a clock at the end but a great video all the same.

[@netmatrix75]

Changing battery for that clock & lights is going to be an adventure every time......

[@paavanpanchal1067]

These wheel restoration videos are amazing!!!

[@AnthonyMalesys]

I'm always amaze by that DEOXC product. What an amazing powder

[@Reman1975]

The Bilt Hamber "Deox" stuff is absolutely mental. If you can keep a Deox-C bath reasonably warm it'll chew it's way through even quite scaly rust in 24 hours. The only thing to remember is, like all rust striping chemicals, you've got to degrease the surface well enough that the stuff can soak right into the rust. I'd been using whatever random rust eating and converting stuff the local car parts shop had in stock for years, Then I saw a rust removing chemical "Shoot out" in one of the many car magazines I used to buy, and in their conclusions they were praising the Bilt Hamber range like it was the second coming of Jesus !!! :) I thought the magazine had probably got some backhander or alterior motive for yelling how good this stuff was, But I bought some tubs of Deox-C and Deox-Gel anyway............ Now I'm also yelling about how amazing their stuff is whenever I see anyone mention it on a forum or KZbin ! LOL ! For less than 20 quid (In most of the UK) you can get yourself a 1kg tub of Deox-C crystals delivered, To anyone reading this who has to deal with rusty components, Just drop the money and try it. If you use the stuff as directed you'll also be stunned by how well it works !

[@jameslatham3521]

That is great! You have a lucky friend!

[@priscillaroberta2430]

Serviço altamento profissional. Nota 10. Parabéns.

[@coolissimo69]

I am speechless was not expecting a finish like that. Great video onde again

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@stevenhill6214]

I never saw that coming...great idea!

[@sethconover9904]

Looks just like the one on my 1987 Kawasaki GPX750! Great work, looks awesome!

[@notxarb21]

A unique project that turned out wonderfully! You may need to include a hex key to change the clock battery! As usual, you do fine work, and your videos are a pleasure to watch. Thanks!

[@sabo9932]

One of the best from your all works 😊😊🇮🇳👌👍❤️💯

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@justwrenchit9287]

Very nice restoration.

[@djevo3441]

Another very nice restore.... congratulations

[@GrandsonofKong]

Let the good times roll with a Kawasaki!!!!!!!!!!! Last bike I owned was a KZ1000, super fast and super scary at the same time! The Ninja's line had much stronger frames and better suspensions.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey, Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@Bannimann2]

Nice, little "While.We.Wait" project. 😀and it turned out great! 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Im glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Bannimann2]

@@RRCRestoration I did as always. :)

[@jebsails2837]

I did not see that coming. Great work. Color reminds me a Chrysler offering called "Go Man Go" or "Go Mango", possibly from the late 60's in a muscle car line-up. Thanks again from Narragansett Bay.

[@ananthakrishnanm8506]

Good work, very meticulous. Very innovative.

[@fergman901]

Turned out real nice, I'm sure your friend will be/is quite happy.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you. He loves it :)

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

G'day mate! Nice little project. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi,Thank you for watching :)

[@markbaver7279]

Nice changeup from your usual vids. Nicely done...I like it!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, If people enjoy this one i may consider doing more random builds in the future.

[@tomagodsey]

Wow, fantastic job on the rims.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@endangereddangerous8102]

for a second there i swear he made that real nice looking wheel in to a clock

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice job,looks sweet on the wall. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for watching :)

[@29lookingood]

Loved it 😍👍

[@lordvengerx]

Top notch as always :3 really turned out great

[@dreadmireironbound8418]

Very nice work

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks very much :)

[@coppermine64]

I love it. Would look great on my workshop wall. Have a spare Thunderace wheel sulking in the shed. Hmm...

[@broderp]

LOL, What a cool twist.

[@ro63rto]

Finally, someone that knows not to lever against the wheel itself but from the duck bill 👍

[@Panzermeier44]

It would require a torque wrench on the brake discs :) Good job mate

[@poogaloo2002]

Now that’s AWESOME

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@nandom3]

Ahhhh forgot to mention... I wanna be your friend too!! Eh eh eh!

[@theweepinghunter]

Out standing thank you

[@mdshahanshahraza9758]

Good job brother

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks :)

[@ipod1978]

First class project bud 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@achimkohlhage1328]

Great restauration, congrats. Maybe the wheel bearings shud hv been replaced, too. Cheers.

[@Drmcunningham]

You got me. I was thinking how in the heck will that power supply stay on a spinning wheel! I guess I was the dork this time.

[@InstrucTube]

Now the question is: Kawaclocki? Or Clockasaki?

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha love it. Im going to start a poll later on the channel the find out the definitive answer ;)

[@sailenthotcarathot8540]

Clockasaki sounds like someone who would sing along Lil Pump and Flava Flav

[@InstrucTube]

@@RRCRestoration leave an Other: fill in the blank answer too, I'm sure others will come up with something better. 😁

[@BabaG]

Clocksaki may incur people enquiring to have warm clocksaki at your garage ... KawaClock can be misconstrued by those who speak hindi as well. I think ClockSaki is good with a disclaimer stating no alcohol was abused in the making of this clock :)...

[@thebluebadgebandit4130]

got to be clockasaki surely?

[@TheLoxxxton]

I can a whole new business idea right there! There must be hundreds of garages that would pay to that on their walls

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha, I'll start churning them out and sticking them up on ebay immediately! Thanks for commenting :)

[@fastbulli6003]

Haha... a Clock? What a surprise...

[@CHIBA280CRV]

I have to say I never expected the wheel to be turned into a clock! Clever but it should be used on a bike Lol. I had that same wheel on my 03 Kawasaki ZX6R Ninja in chrome.

[@PeteBeardsley]

Well that certainly lives up to the channels name. Supremely cool too. I want one! I believe the wheel belongs to a Husqasaki GZVKLT10000i Turbo from 1872.

[@RRCRestoration]

Love it! haha. Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@CAOHnutrition]

Very Creative

[@diysiast-diyenthusiastsher6748]

Excellent work!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@VonLae]

The Kawasaki Gpz line of bikes was the best!

[@jrand2631]

Nice clock mate - it needs a big wall to hang on. 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks a lot :) it's going in my friends workshop so plenty of wall space ;)

[@ronnoc519]

I'd be slapping those RRC stickers all around town lol

[@rogerbradley7509]

Sweet!

[@bratcafe5632]

very cool....!.................Am just starting resto on a set of GPZ750 wheels.

[@Budivedder]

Well done

[@MarkK01]

Well that's no excuse!!!, You should put the same amount of work into what ever you do. Ha Ha, just kidding. lol. I enjoy watching all your work. Great Job.

[@TeddyWhite]

It’s a gpz900 1984 front wheel- usually black highlights - but that looks awesome 👍🏻

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@TeddyWhite]

Restored front and back wheels on my a1 gpz900 last year - bike had been sat for 22 years in a barn - taken me 13 months to go through the whole bike and finally finished it 👍🏻 love the channel and you have given me a lot of tips through my rebuild- you have now inspired me to make a clock for my office 😀

[@ScottPC]

The fact you didn’t balance it.. the clocks definitely going to be a few seconds out...

[@RRCRestoration]

HAHA! loved that!

[@YedinciElement]

Awesome !

[@clangriffin3747]

Who stole me clockokwawaclacisawa. Great job. You find it.

[@maycogaming5180]

Muy buen trabajo,gracias por subir el contenido lo estaba esperando,mi like siempre para tu canal

[@zrkn1]

Wow I would not like to see the condition of the rest of that bike. Fantastic idea !!

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha i think the rest of the bike is probably just a pile of rust by now. Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Very good restoration bro and video cool 👍👍👍👍

[@amirulfareed7749]

This is rare 💕

[@ulisesibarra4473]

Saludos, he visto su trabajo y me parece excelente, quisiera saber donde venden el DEOX, pues estoy restaurando una motocicleta que tiene los discos de frenos bastante oxidados, felicidades por su trabajo y gracias por compartir.

[@spammerwhammer5526]

Unrelated question, but one I need to ask: Often you use DeoxC to remove rust, and sometimes you use MC-51. What is your thinking re which product you choose?

[@kristianreader4812]

Now that was the muts nut I need one to now 😎

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you liked it :)

[@chris1020]

Nicely done. Looks like it's from an '87 GPX 750R =)

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@itsrye8001]

Will look even more cooler w/o the tire.

[@Yelwas]

Hello Sir, have you done a video on doing a wheel that will go back on the bike? Love the clock BTW

[@xMrJanuaryx]

That was pretty cool

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you liked it

[@JD-te9tj]

Kawasaki ninja XL5000 late 80s good job, different is good with twist 😎

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey, Thanks for leaving a comment :)

[@glennwill638]

you had me guessing till you put the hands on the clock HAHA

[@steverandall5814]

Great ending! I was wondering why you didn't replace the wheel bearings and locktight the rotor bolts.

[@papadelis7347]

Hey, wich powder do you use for brake disc rust remove?

[@rodrigonavarro5310]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@heckler3119]

I'm waiting for the brainlet to comment "Where's the wheel bearing change?" ITS AN ORNAMENT, GOD DAMN IT. brilliant work as always mate 👌

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks very much buddy :)

[@theravedaddy]

Yeah its turned up below .....as predicted!

[@fycanlycan8146]

Nice job man :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@ayeyebrazzo9426]

Really Random Awesome!!

[@jonarybanez2229]

great great!!!!

[@dailydoseoffun1754]

Great Job :D

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@sinformant]

Where did you get the magical valve stem that just appeared after you mounted the tire?

[@RRCRestoration]

haha nice spot ;)

[@Santiago-iv7oi]

Nice...

[@intramilan2654]

Bagus sekali saya suka melihat tayangan ini kerja anda sangat bagus dan luar biasa

[@stevengates8695]

I want that tire removal tool thing. I have no idea how to use it, nor do I have a garage to put it in. Maybe my living room? And then just to tell people I have one.

[@tractionlessproductions5578]

good conversation starter lol

[@stevengates8695]

Welded Hoonigan Yes!! Lol!!

[@PugwashMI]

What media do you use in the blast cabinet?

[@JD-te9tj]

that what i was thinking K10wN's Shed. It's a Clockasawki InstrcTube. And it's beautiful.

[@shafiq8839]

what brand u use to clean the ride at disc ? may I know ? leave yt comment please sir. couse it need to me for working

[@mandm1642]

What masking tape do you use ( the green one ) it's ideal for model making. Always enjoy your restorations.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, Its vinyl fine line masking tape by 3M i think. Glad you like my work.