Sorry about the crappy cell pics and glare, I need to invest in a decent camera someday
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musicman
Attacked the Suzuki with spray paint
So the faded scratched chipping 33 y/o paint on my 550 was bothering me, and due to the Camaro seeming to have regained financial interest once again, I opted for a cheapo paint job. Was at carquest and they had some pretty spendy stuff by PlastiKote, an automotive spray paint, factory colors and such. Grabbed some primer, clear, and Gm Victory Red, about $30 total for 1 of each, most expensive bomb cans I've ever bought Anywho I think it came out looking ok, in a week or so I'll hit it with the buffer and see what it ends up looking like. It does look miles better than what was on there, that's for sure. And I'm not sure about how it'll handle gasoline, won't break my heart though if it has a fit with the stuff.
Sorry about the crappy cell pics and glare, I need to invest in a decent camera someday
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musicman
Thanks! I've been looking everywhere for that stuff locally, think I'll just order some online and try it out. My other idea was to just drop the tank off at a body shop and ask them to clear coat it, shouldn't be that expensive.
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musicman
Its something I made, just some sheetmetal on the stock pan, and I had it wrapped in vinyl. I actually dont like it, haha
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Flyboy
Looks bloody nice, well done, I like it a lot.
Like Tom says, get some 2K clear on there, otherwise it is going to be spoiled with the first gas you put in, that would be a shame.
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Originally posted by musicman View PostThanks! I've been looking everywhere for that stuff locally, think I'll just order some online and try it out. My other idea was to just drop the tank off at a body shop and ask them to clear coat it, shouldn't be that expensive.sigpic
Don't say can't, as anything is possible with time and effort, but, if you don't have time things get tougher and require more effort.
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GS650E_81
Nice bike!
Is that license plate holder custom, or can you buy that somewhere? I would like to move mine so I can hack off the rear end.
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musicman
Nothing to it, just a piece of scrap flat bar heated and bent in an "L"model shape, holes drilled for plate, attached to the upper shock stud. The frame is an LED lit one I bought off ebay for cheap.
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alleyrat
hard to believe thats rattle cans....looks great...your bike reminds me of a pit bull...stocky, muscluar and ready to do battle
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Originally posted by musicman View PostNothing to it, just a piece of scrap flat bar heated and bent in an "L"model shape, holes drilled for plate, attached to the upper shock stud. The frame is an LED lit one I bought off ebay for cheap.
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musicman
Do you have a vice? If you do, just clamp it where you want the bend, and beat it over with a hammer, I just used a propane torch to make it easier since I don't have a vice. Aluminum bar works good too, probably just bend it with pliers or something since it's so soft.
And thanks for the compliments everyone!
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GS650E_81
Originally posted by musicman View PostDo you have a vice? If you do, just clamp it where you want the bend, and beat it over with a hammer, I just used a propane torch to make it easier since I don't have a vice. Aluminum bar works good too, probably just bend it with pliers or something since it's so soft.
And thanks for the compliments everyone!
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