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Originally posted by thebrandonbeezy View Post
ThanksLast edited by Jedz123; 02-05-2017, 08:12 AM.Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Originally posted by Burque73 View PostWe finally got around to repainting the bedroom our daughter occupied while she was here. Several years ago I helped her paint it pink, then she took markers or paint sticks of some sort and wrote Bible verses, quotes from movies, and favorite sayings on all walls and the ceiling. Her room looked like a high school yearbook signed by the whole class! I'm on primer coat number five trying to hide this stuff. Ive never had anything bleed through so many coats like this. I even scrubbed the marker off with those grime boss wipes before the first coat. Ugh, may wind up with paneling or just skim coat and re texture the room
My suggestion, which I haven't tried: White primer has poor color covering power. Go to a much darker shade. After the marks are covered, switch to white again. It won't be as brilliant as if bright white primer was used, but it will hide the mess.
Another suggestion: Use exterior paint in 5 gallon buckets, as it costs much less. Then top coat with the good stuff.sigpic[Tom]
“The greatest service this country could render the rest of the world would be to put its own house in order and to make of American civilization an example of decency, humanity, and societal success from which others could derive whatever they might find useful to their own purposes.” George Kennan
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Originally posted by themess View PostCurrent fad in interior house painting is multi-colored walls, often using bold colors. I suspect that marketing departments at paint companies are counting on your problem burgeoning across the entire country over the next 5 to 15 years as (1) People tire of loud designs (2) Houses are bought by people whose tasted differ from the current owners. Billions of gallons of primer will be sold to try to cover the designs.
My suggestion, which I haven't tried: White primer has poor color covering power. Go to a much darker shade. After the marks are covered, switch to white again. It won't be as brilliant as if bright white primer was used, but it will hide the mess.
Another suggestion: Use exterior paint in 5 gallon buckets, as it costs much less. Then top coat with the good stuff.
Thanks Tom.
I wound up going over the marks with some other paint we had here. It covered better than the primer. Now after two coats on the ceiling and one on the walls, I've got one final coat to do on the walls, then I'll hit the trim and be done. I'll finish up mañana (doesn't necessarily mean tomorrow, just not today!)Roger
Current rides
1983 GS 850G
2003 FJR 1300A
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400
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Forks are back together; the new tubes from Franks Forks look so nice that it might be a crime to leave them unprotected. It was suggested I get some guards so I may consider it.
I'm hoping I'll be on the road in the next few weeks but not sure as work is really kicking me. After being up all day yesterday, I worked for almost 14 hours last night replacing equipment at the hospital. Sure has been a fun day todayCowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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Put up the insulation mentioned yesterday.
Also started the bike to cure the header paint. It's a bit quieter with the muffler packed. It has a less harsh sound now. A member asked me about how loud it was so I took a quick video and got a bit geeky measuring the sound level with the app on my work phone.
Video and meter were taken at 10' away. At idle, it measured 79 - 82 decibels. The blips were up to about 3000 rpm and measured at 90 db.
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When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"
Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/
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Last edited by Buffalo Bill; 02-05-2017, 09:42 PM."Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane; hooligan bike, restored
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According to the sound meter app on my phone 70 db is traffic and vacuums, 90 is power tools. Kinda generalized and goofy.
In the real world, I think the sound level is fully acceptable.sigpic
When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"
Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/
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Forks went on today and promptly came back off as I could not get the bolt into the right side of the lower tree.
I'll tear the rest of the front end apart this week and figure out how bad the damage is.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View PostForks went on today and promptly came back off as I could not get the bolt into the right side of the lower tree.
I'll tear the rest of the front end apart this week and figure out how bad the damage is.
Looking at the parts diagram, the threads must be right in the aluminum of the lower clamp. Uh oh.Dogma
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'80 GS850 GLT
'80 GS1000 GT
'01 ZRX1200R
How to get a "What's New" feed without the Vortex, and without permanently quitting the Vortex
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Reassembled carb #2 with new rubber from cycleorings.com and put #3 in the carb bucket. Should have all 4 done by the end of the weekend.
Does anybody have a spare float bowl gasket? Three are in great shape and I was super annoyed to rip ONE!
Also scrubbed up the mounting plate with an old toothbrush and some dish soap:
Here's the reassembled carb next to one ready for the dip:
1980/1981 GS450 - GS500 Cylinder + Piston Swap - "De-L'ed", custom seat, CB350 bits, 18" rear, etc.
1977 GS550
1977 GS750 - Cross country trip thread
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Those are VM26SS carbs off your 750? If so, I have a used bowl gasket you can have. IMG_4132.jpgK.
1978 GS750E
1981 KZ440D
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Originally posted by gwyon View PostThose are VM26SS carbs off your 750? If so, I have a used bowl gasket you can have. [ATTACH=CONFIG]49771[/ATTACH]sigpic
83 GS1100g
2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren
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So I'm finally getting a picture of this build, what ever you want to call it. I don't think it looks like a bobber or brat but god I cant take those blasted clip-ons to make it a true "cafe". Geometry is good, doesnt seem to favor the front or rear... the front springs though... I don't like them but choked up there seems to be less travel. Maybe run the twin disc front end I have in stock??? (stiffer front end) I just wanted to reduce as much weight as possible.
Two cents is welcome. The 110/70/16 rear tire really drops that back end allot, but I think I'll like the gearing better... I have a 130/70 16 in the shopping cart and may buy if the gearing is too short, or I'll just swap in the 17" rear with the Avon I have from the G I have.
Lighting sucks in my Mud room...
Come one Spring!!!! 6' right now in VTJedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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