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[quote author=jeffeosso link=topic=54340.msg117560#msg117560 date=1557323391]
VERY nice -- great work!
I see you deleted the windscreen, as well?
have you taken her for a spin, as yet?
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Its a quick detach screen...I prefer the look of the bike without it but when required, I will definitely use it.   Ill be sure to take some photos of the bike with it installed  when I get the chance.

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get it on the road yet.   Kind of crazy actually.   We have a graduated licencing system in place here....I have a beginners licence (M1).  The intent of this license it to get you on the street (with conditions) in order for you to learn so that you can move up through to the next level (M2).   The problem is, no one wants to insure an M1 driver (unless you have $5000).  So, I am waiting to take a rider training course next week so that I can get my M2 certificate (you actually have to wait 60 days until this is recognized by the MTO here).  Once I get my M2, insurance drops to between $1100-1300 per year.   At this point, I can register the bike and get it plated (you can't do this without insurance).   Ill have to get the bike safety inspected again since my safety certificate only lasts 36 days from the date of purchase....Ill be about a week overdue on this so more money and hassle to have to get that done again...
I would do things differently next time that is for sure!  I would have booked my M2 course even before I got the bike since they provide the bikes at the training course anyway.

Cheers
Tush

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Posted by Lucky

- May 08, 2019, 08:51:23 AM

sorry to double tap --
on wiring the indian head light -- i just took some light alum flat bar, bent to contour, and went from light to ground .. no way for it to move or become entangled without a REALLY bad event happening first

Posted by Lucky

- May 08, 2019, 08:49:51 AM

VERY nice -- great work!
I see you deleted the windscreen, as well?
have you taken her for a spin, as yet?

Posted by The Bride

- May 07, 2019, 20:12:02 PM

Beautiful 800! Enjoyed the videos of its journey to being 'yours'.

Posted by paulfuller12

- May 07, 2019, 11:27:00 AM

Quote from: Tush on May 04, 2019, 22:15:42 PM
Ok, Next instalment....I'm calling the project done...just needs some cleaning and detailing.

https://youtu.be/j3N474M25pg
I must admit the bike looks good. I always liked black and white bikes as long as they aren't behind me. Nice job on the emblems as well. Really makes the tank "Pop."
Cheers,
Tush

Posted by Tush

- May 06, 2019, 11:04:14 AM

Thanks guys!

Cheers, Tush

Posted by mittico68

- May 06, 2019, 01:32:58 AM

Quote from: greenbarn on May 06, 2019, 00:14:25 AM
That turned out good, nice looking bike

+1!

Posted by greenbarn

- May 06, 2019, 00:14:25 AM

That turned out good, nice looking bike

Posted by Tush

- May 04, 2019, 22:19:11 PM

And...some before and after pics and a little video...

https://youtu.be/25JcS6P4gQU

Cheers
Tush

Posted by Tush

- May 04, 2019, 22:15:42 PM

Ok, Next instalment....I'm calling the project done...just needs some cleaning and detailing.

https://youtu.be/j3N474M25pg

Cheers,
Tush

Posted by Tfrank59

- April 27, 2019, 15:28:29 PM

Great looking job! And that seat really puts the icing on the cake.

Posted by Tush

- April 26, 2019, 09:34:41 AM

Thanks Jeff!

Cheers,
Tush

Posted by Lucky

- April 26, 2019, 08:38:00 AM

I am really enjoying your videos!

Posted by Tush

- April 25, 2019, 19:43:20 PM

Ok, going back together now...I'm digging it so far.

https://youtu.be/ktWaf6kHCZc

Cheers,
Tush

Posted by Tush

- April 24, 2019, 09:45:29 AM

Thanks Tom, no pro, just an amateur who's done a few painting projects. This is my first two tone so that was a little different...I need to learn how to mask a little better as I have a little mist through my masking in certain areas.

Yes, I've read many post by Ratman and he seemed like a really nice fellow and a well respected, life of the Forum kinda guy.

Sanding and buffing this morning...not going incredibly well but good enough. Going to pick up my tires now.

Cheers
Tush

Posted by Tfrank59

- April 24, 2019, 07:49:16 AM

Really great work! You're obviously a pro and will get a great outcome. The way you did the fenders looks kind of like my stock 06 except mine is silver and black with red pinstripes. I guess one thing about your bike before you painted it is it reminded me of the bike one of our good friends had, Andy, aka Ratman, who passed away about a year ago

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