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    #2
    I always love to see photos of your skillful work.
    sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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      #3
      Larry, we are all glad you got Flickr sorted.
      Just curious, is the transit company covering any of the costs?
      2@ \'78 GS1000

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        #4
        Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
        Larry, we are all glad you got Flickr sorted.
        Just curious, is the transit company covering any of the costs?
        They're actually footing the whole bill. They took immediate responsibility.
        1979 GS1000S,

        1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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          #5
          What company was it? That sort of ethical quality is worth knowing.
          "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
          ~Herman Melville

          2016 1200 Superlow
          1982 CB900f

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            #6
            I don't know, but I'll ask the new owner when we speak again. I can tell you it's probably costing more to do the repair then they got for the shipping, so that's an honorable thing to do, for sure.
            1979 GS1000S,

            1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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              #7
              BTW, your work is amazing.
              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
              ~Herman Melville

              2016 1200 Superlow
              1982 CB900f

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                #8
                Thanks for the compliment GS1150pilot. Earlier in the week I sanded the primer and sprayed a few more coats to get ready to start on the colors today. Just cleaning my gun and getting ready, though, was too much for my wife, Mindy. Farm raised-tough-as-nails kinda gal that she is, she just can't take the fumes. The garage is attached to the house and too many enter. Man, I miss my shop. Oh well, off to the body shop that I've been so graciously offered the use of Saturday.


                IMGP0044 by Larry Pearson, on Flickr

                IMGP0049 by Larry Pearson, on Flickr

                IMGP0050 by Larry Pearson, on Flickr

                IMGP0051 by Larry Pearson, on Flickr

                I think this is what I'm most proud of right now..my theory that a swipe of JB Weld over the paint edge will keep gas fumes from getting under it and peeling back the paint. I did this tank at least 6-7 years ago and it's holding up really well. Not even a hint of discoloration. Cool..

                IMGP0047 by Larry Pearson, on Flickr
                Last edited by nvr2old; 07-17-2017, 11:41 AM.
                1979 GS1000S,

                1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                  #9
                  7 years of use, I'd say that's a done deal. Great idea.
                  Rob
                  1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                  Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                    #10
                    Excellent work!!

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                      #11
                      When last we left our intrepid painter he was stranded waiting for help from a friendly body shop owner (Route 66 in Sandpoint, Idaho) to use his spray booth. They were slammed last weekend, but I did get in today to touch up all 3 colors and get another 5 coats of clear on.

                      Masking the Suzuki graphic with Friscket paper took the hands of a surgeon..















                      Last edited by nvr2old; 07-29-2017, 09:12 PM.
                      1979 GS1000S,

                      1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                        #12








                        14 by Larry

                        One of the guys who works there had his daughter with him. She was so cute.



                        I'll let it rest overnight, go get it tomorrow, open it up with some 600..let it breathe for a few days then cut and buff it by next weekend. Should be good as new. Thanks for looking.
                        Last edited by nvr2old; 07-29-2017, 09:13 PM.
                        1979 GS1000S,

                        1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                          #13
                          lol, i started from the bottom of the thread and it reads that you are going to "cut, buff and let it breathe" applies to the kid.

                          Hands of a surgeon? You picked the wrong career, Larry.
                          2@ \'78 GS1000

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                            #14
                            That's hilarious, Steve! She wore that box for almost half an hour.

                            My hands were shaking the whole time I was cutting that masking..glad it turned out as good as it did..whew.
                            1979 GS1000S,

                            1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                              #15
                              Absolutely stunning work as always, Larry!

                              Wish you were located at the southern tip of this dark continent, I have quite a few items requiring similar expert attention!
                              1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)

                              1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)

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