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Flat Rat Paint Job

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Flat Rat Paint Job

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I can't figure out why this bike/thread is gaining so much attention. I believe everyone is entitled the their own opinions. But, I would much rather read about a fellow members hard work and dedication in rebuilding or the preservation of his/her GS. Not the fact that someone has decided to spend $4.00 at Walmart and essentially defecate on their bike. :confused:
 
Maddog209 said:
I can't figure out why this bike/thread is gaining so much attention. I believe everyone is entitled the their own opinions. But, I would much rather read about a fellow members hard work and dedication in rebuilding or the preservation of his/her GS. Not the fact that someone has decided to spend $4.00 at Walmart and essentially defecate on their bike. :confused:
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OK, this is my favorite! Almost a pure oxymoron. "I can't understand why you all took the time to do what I just did!"

BTW it was $15 at NAPA. Geeze.
 
schmedly said:
OK, this is my favorite! Almost a pure oxymoron. "I can't understand why you all took the time to do what I just did!"

BTW it was $15 at NAPA. Geeze.
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:clap: You are not going to let anyone rattle your cage, are you? You must be the easiest going guy on this planet! ;)
 
Maddog209 said:
:clap: You are not going to let anyone rattle your cage, are you? You must be the easiest going guy on this planet! ;)
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Well hell no he isnt!! He already rattled his cage.. He did it with the left over rattle can after he did his bike! The man knows how to stretch at dollar! I can respect that, even if I dont like the way his bike, or his cage, looks :D
 
Didn't review all the threads but here is my opininated two cents. What bothers me about seeing a rattle can paint job is my belief that once the owner has become bored, moved on and the bike does not start it will most likely end up being chopped, bobbed, parted out or even worse scrapped. You probably have sealed its fate, congratulations
 
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srsupertrap said:
Didn't review all the threads but here is my opininated two cents. What bothers me about seeing a rattle can paint job is my belief that once the owner has become bored, moved on and the bike does not start it will most likely end up being chopped, bobbed, parted out or even worse scrapped. You probably have sealed its fate, congratulations
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Wow, this is moving stuff. You really care about this bike. I want to reassure you that I will never intentionally hurt this bike (besides defiling it with spray cans). I will never sell it (although I could lose it playing cards). If it ever dies it will not be by my hand (unless I am riding it). If it dies I will then gently mount it's remains on a mohogany pedestal (maybe cherry) and place it in the foyer of my home, right next to my life size shrine of my late great dog Schmedly, who's picture is my avatar (he hated motorcycles and Germans, but he's dead, so I put a German helmet on him as a joke). My wife will cry (again) but it will be awesome!

Anyway, you really touched my heart, man. Thank you. :cry:
 
this actually does not bother me that much... then again I did rattle can my truck :p

it came to me with this horrible flame job and lots of rust. I ground the rust off, rivetted some metal on, patched with bondo, and put some rattle primer on it. Its an 84 chevy c10 and I "matched" the two tone paint with two tone dark and light gray primer lol.
 
srsupertrap said:
Didn't review all the threads but here is my opininated two cents. What bothers me about seeing a rattle can paint job is my belief that once the owner has become bored, moved on and the bike does not start it will most likely end up being chopped, bobbed, parted out or even worse scrapped. You probably have sealed its fate, congratulations
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You're kidding right?:eek:
 
Actually i don't care about 850L's but how about this for a cool project? Turn it into a stretched hillclimber and bring it to the Widowmaker Hill Climb in UT. Not exactly a new idea but the You Tube video would be awesome. :)


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Wooo... Opinions will fly...lol...I am kind of torn...I like it in the Rat bike sense and it reminds me of a Delta Force movie...lol...but i like shiny too not necesarrily chrome but shiny.
 
srsupertrap said:
Actually i don't care about 850L's but how about this for a cool project? Turn it into a stretched hillclimber and bring it to the Widowmaker Hill Climb in UT. Not exactly a new idea but the You Tube video would be awesome. :)


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neat but to much weight, you can really squeeze out power from the 2 strokers ,and there light ,compaired to a 4 cyl 4 strker
 
cyclefvr2 said:
neat but to much weight, you can really squeeze out power from the 2 strokers ,and there light ,compaired to a 4 cyl 4 strker
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Indeed you can but these guys are hillclimbing. Torque and weight is what helps em to the top.
Very very intense sport!
 
schmedly said:
OK, this is my favorite! Almost a pure oxymoron. "I can't understand why you all took the time to do what I just did!"

BTW it was $15 at NAPA. Geeze.
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Not actualy an oxymoron. An oxymoron is something that is a TOTAL contradiction in terms, like Military Inteligence, Government Accountability, or Painless Dentistry.

As far as the bike, I'd have left the stock paint alone UNLESS there were bare spots starting to rust, then I'd have used enamel, rather than grille paint.
As far as buffing, the only realy shiny thing on my bike is usualy the seat.
But it's your bike, enjoy!
 
Well, the bike started ugly and you made it completely ugly, so kudos for finishing the job. If you upgrade the suspension, put 4 into 1 header on it , make it run well and ride the hell out of it for the 40 000 miles, IT and YOU will became really cool.
 
its a helluva lotta black, but if it suits your style then wear it proud
 
Sorry I had to vote Hate It. Flat black looks great with a contrasting trim, like a gloss black frame and exhaust, polished engine fins, etc. ALL flat black is way too much. The motor is something you don't want to paint flat black, all the lines and curves in a flat color look dirty.
 
i voted like it even though i wish it was semi flat not flat. also i dont like big fairings and stepped seats, but its your bike and ride it like you want it!!!
 
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