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platinum2
Originally posted by GateKeeper View PostIs that black wrap or the titanium ? may be it's the flash giving it a lighter look....I am hoping the cloth will be darker
but I like the way the pipes look....
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Originally posted by GateKeeper View PostI should clarify.......
they had the VHT engine enamel, but not in gloss black.....every other colour, hell even an ugly lime green, but not a single can of gloss black'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)
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GateKeeper
Originally posted by platinum2 View Postthose pipes will rot fast with that stuff on there, all the heat is in there cooking them, just a warning, i have seen it many times
Originally posted by BigD_83 View Post...and in my local Canadian Tire they don't carry 10A glass fuses that fit the 650.
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Smokinapankake
I've been using socket head cap screws in my exhausts for several years. use the anti-sieze stuff (I use the silver colored stuff by Permatex) or you'll fight them out the next time.
Stainless would look good down there; give it a bit o' flash...
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GateKeeper
Originally posted by Smokinapankake View PostI've been using socket head cap screws in my exhausts for several years. use the anti-sieze stuff (I use the silver colored stuff by Permatex) or you'll fight them out the next time.
Stainless would look good down there; give it a bit o' flash...
And the SS screws will give it some bling.....it's all about the bling....
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GateKeeper
engine painted
Well I finally did it.....................................
It's painted and it's drying and curing, can't take off the masking as of yet, as I just finished not even 15 minutes ago.....
I like it, and it seems to have turned out just great....there is one run I can see, but it's at the back end and won't be see,,,,,this ain't no stinking museum bike, and it's not a lawn ornament....LOL
So I will let the pictures speak for them selves, there are a few, and as you go from to the next, it's all the stages of paint, from a clean engine, all the way to the 3rd coat, even flipped it over part way through to get the top done, now it's being kept warm by a flood light, I have no heater, but temps are warm, garage is warm, and she can sit for a few day's to cure, after I will take the masking off, put the covers back on, and take a few more pictures....
Please enjoy.....and if you have any comments,,,,,I am all ears......
It's great how it was perfectly balanced on the breather cap......made for a great way to be able to turn her around to get to all the sides evenly
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spyug
OMG what a mess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kidding, looks sweet. You must be so happy to get this far....finally! Well done. I knew you could do it grasshopper.
Getit locked in and lets get it fired up brother!
Your pal,
Spyug
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GateKeeper
Thanks Spyug.....
Bet ya dollars to donuts, I mess it up trying to get in place.....
Then I am going to be really
I really hope it goes back in without a hitch.....
and I am so proud, I think the paint job came out better than on the frame...LOL
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Originally posted by GateKeeper View PostI am going to go with the VHT brand, engine enamel paint
Learn more about how its specially formulated to withstand corrosion, rust, salt spray, chemicals and additives of today?s gasoline blends and degreasers.
or was it Dupli-Color....cant remember
I can get it at my local Canadian Tire...
unless there is a better choice ?
.Last edited by hjfisk; 04-25-2012, 08:24 PM.1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing
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GateKeeper
Well too late now....LOL,,,but I do appreciate the info...
I used the Duplicolor, gloss black.....will it stand up, who knows, there is a clear I can get and spray it on as well, but somehow I don't think I am gong to waste my time and money, for now it is what it is...
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Well watching you go through and rebuild this 83 is making me want to go through mine. Mine is all original , and I am the original owner the bike only has 17,000 miles on it. I have been collecting NOS parts for it for about 10 years not that it needs them but figured someday I would go completely through the bike. We'll see maybe this next winter1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
80 GS 1000gt- most favorite ride love this bike
1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
83 gs750ed- first new purchase
85 EX500- vintage track weapon
1958Ducati 98 Tourismo
“Remember When in doubt use full throttle, It may not improve the situation ,but it will end the suspense ,
If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing
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