Goin' German and Italian for a change

[BigD_83]

Wow!
There should be a NSFW warning at the start of your paint threads.

No kidding, I just spent way too much time drooling at my desk. I'm going to blame it on my coffee and apple fritter

[nvr2old]

Thanks, guys. The BMW is home with it's owner, Tobin. He was pleased. The Moto Guzzi cut and buff is all that's left, and that should wrap up this 3-month session.

[nvr2old]

The BMW and the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport are finally done.

Thanks to both Tobin and Simon for their patience. The BMW is home, and the V7 soon will be.



















Thanks for following along. It's been a fun ride.

[pete]

Ah Larry, you've done it again!

Love your work!

It is so worth the patience and effort when you see that end result, and you're going to have to get the guys to send you some pic's of the finished bikes to post so you can finish the thread out nicely.

[nvr2old]

I've enjoyed your company, Pete. Thanks for the kind words. Simon was here at 9:00 this morning..2 1/2 hour drive for he and his wife, Karen. Lovely couple. We hung out visiting for several hours before they left with the parts. He was happy with the results. Both Simon and Tobin promise finish pics. Simon said the Guzzi will be back together by this afternoon. Can't wait to see them. Out of all the bikes I've done, I've only seen a couple of them all done and assembled. An RC30 Honda was one I really wanted to see but never did.

[Nessism]

Truly world class work there Larry. You set the bar HIGH!

[nvr2old]

Thanks, Ed. It means a lot coming from you.

I got a chance to do something I enjoy. Re-made connections with some friends, hung out with them and their wives. Made a few bucks to boot. Life is good.

[pete]

That's the important stuff Larry, doing something you enjoy and hanging out with friends, life is good indeed!

[nvr2old]

Simon sent me a few pics of his V7 Sport all back together again. I like the license surround on the last one as kind of an homage to where he found the bike leaning against outside for so many years. Cool bike, man. Check out that front brake.







Still waiting to see Tobin's BMW, but it's still in the assembly process.

[dorkburger]

I love it..

[pete]

That's one cool ride alright! Looks great with its new clothes too

[Sam 78 GS750]

WOW...just....wow.

[Sam 78 GS750]

What was the plastic filler you used? I'm about to paint my first tank, and have a lot of questions...mainly around what products to use for prep. My knowledge goes as far as Bondo, but I know there are a lot of more modern products out there...

[nvr2old]

Try and buy the best products available. A bit more expensive in the short term, but way cheaper in the long run. I always try and discourage people from using "Bondo" brand filler, specifically. It's cheap and easy to find but a terrible product compared to what's available. Go to an auto body paint store and get the good stuff. Ask the people there lots of questions. Tell them exactly what you're doing and what advice they recommend. That's what they do. You can buy a good filler in small amounts that come in a squeeze tube including the hardener for a very reasonable price. More then enough to do one bike. Same with your cleaners, reducers, primers, base coats, clear...even your sandpapers and tapes. Get quality materials. It's all available in a "system" that guarantees all the products will play nicely together...saving you tearing your hair out with mis-matched materials that can ruin everything in a heartbeat.

[srsupertrap]

What can anyone say but Larry is a master craftsman who sets the standard when comes to motorcycle and automotive painting. I hope the owners loving take care of their respective paint jobs because they are indeed fortunate to have had Larry bestow his magic on their bikes.

Although no painter, I would agree with the Master. Get the best material, filler, paint etc.