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Post by bobbed750 on Apr 18, 2012 8:05:07 GMT -6
Bah, I gave it one more try because the tank i got is in too good of shape to get beat up.
Got it sealed and it hasnt leaked a drop since (two days) ::fingers crossed::
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Post by Tim-WT on Apr 18, 2012 8:25:09 GMT -6
Very cool! Some times you just have to keep pushing at it.
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Post by bobbed750 on Jun 22, 2012 17:28:05 GMT -6
Little update on this one Stripped the fuel tank of 20 year old oxidized paint, pwer washed the wheels with engine degreaser   After a good sanding to rough up the old ugly white paint, let the air out of the tires and shoved index card between the wheel and tire  Goodbye white wheels! Hello semi-gloss black wheels!  Sanded everything else down and got it all in filler primer   Had this little windshield laying around, and decided that it would be nice to have some kind of wind protection on the highway, so modded the mounts to work and scuffed it up in prep to paint  got everything painted early this morning before it got too hot, then when no longer tacky, Laid it all out to get a tan  After curing for 6 or so hours, picked at an inconspicuous spot to test the softness of the paint. OK to to mount!   Had some problems with my gun (and the user) so i do have a few runs, I will sand them out in a few weeks and lay another layer of color, then clear. If i keep it i will be getting a new fuel tank in the near future, i'll then paint it the same, and probably decal the bike I currently have this bike on craigslist trying to trade for a pickup (as i desperately need one) But i actually REALLY dig it... So im not sure... I may hold on to it for a while. |
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Post by Tim-WT on Jun 22, 2012 18:32:18 GMT -6
Wow! Productive day!
Love that blue.
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Post by Ratdog472 on Jun 22, 2012 23:48:46 GMT -6
Wish I could find a bike like that. All I find are no trades or way high prices.
Nice looking piece you have there!
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Post by bobbed750 on Jun 23, 2012 7:58:22 GMT -6
Thank guys!, what is everyones opinion on the windshield?
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Post by Ratdog472 on Jun 23, 2012 8:43:09 GMT -6
Not bad looking. Kinda has that buell look to it.
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Post by Tim-WT on Jun 23, 2012 8:50:42 GMT -6
Thank guys!, what is everyones opinion on the windshield? Put some white striping down the bike slightly off center. A little like this idea.  |
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Post by brad on Jun 23, 2012 21:23:26 GMT -6
Great bike for hallett
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Post by bobbed750 on Jun 24, 2012 6:17:45 GMT -6
I will someday make it to Hallett...lol
Also installed a supertrapp exhaust, bike has a very unique sound
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Post by Ratdog472 on Jun 24, 2012 15:50:32 GMT -6
If you would ever want a couple of guitars and some cash to replace that let me know bobbed!
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Post by Ratdog472 on Jun 28, 2012 22:43:03 GMT -6
Bobbed would you take on a paint project if something similar to this came up?
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