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Posted by 49Reo
 - August 13, 2013, 10:04:02 AM

Very nice bike; are you planning to black out the rest of the engine as well? As to the white walls, I found that some Spray-nine and hot water work well; be careful not to get Spray-nine on paint or decals. Was washing a company truck and wad trouble getting some of the road film off, so sprayed it with Spray-nine. Took the color right out of the door decals....

Posted by Lurch
 - August 13, 2013, 05:04:54 AM

After some research on how to care of a satin paint job; recommendations pointed me to Meguiars 'Ultimate Quick Wax'
My paint guy suggested that the best thing would be a very light wax. Something that doesn't try and give the paint too much gloss.
So I picked some up on the way home and gave it a whirl.
Damn!
The perfect stuff no doubt. Brings everything up silky smooth, but still quite obvious that its a satin finish.

Also;
Pro tip: Don't get white wall tyres. They look fantastic on the right bike, but what a pain in the arse to clean :/

Posted by Petemoss
 - August 12, 2013, 21:54:16 PM

Nice ride, Lurch.

Posted by Lurch
 - August 12, 2013, 21:40:37 PM
Quote from: dakuhosu on August 12, 2013, 11:55:06 AM

What's that front disc off of? Is that stock? That makes a huge difference in the way that front wheel looks. Very cool. I gotta get me one of those!

Its just the stock disc from a VN1500 Classic. Bolts straight on.
Posted by Lurch
 - August 12, 2013, 21:40:05 PM
Quote from: Washbrook on August 12, 2013, 07:16:30 AM

Nice Lurch.

If I am seeing things correct you left thecgoat bladder in place even though you change exhaust. Why not get rid of it?

Theyre stock Mean Streak pipes
Posted by dakuhosu
 - August 12, 2013, 11:55:06 AM

What's that front disc off of? Is that stock? That makes a huge difference in the way that front wheel looks. Very cool. I gotta get me one of those!

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 12, 2013, 10:22:24 AM

  now that is one really nice looking ride.

Posted by dakuhosu
 - August 12, 2013, 08:50:05 AM

Looks great, is that a satin?

Posted by Washbrook
 - August 12, 2013, 07:16:30 AM

Nice Lurch.

If I am seeing things correct you left thecgoat bladder in place even though you change exhaust. Why not get rid of it?

Posted by Gerhardberger
 - August 12, 2013, 04:30:45 AM

Nice bike. Congratulations

Posted by Lurch
 - August 12, 2013, 00:25:25 AM

Paint job = DONE!!!

A huge thanks to Redback race paint for such a fantastic job!

Still to be done:
Of all the paint of 'little bits' I did; I forgot all about the rear 'bumper' thingy. Might get that and the engine guard sand blasted and powder coated.
The vintage Kawasaki tank badges I had just didnt work They looked great, but kind of 'bent' the wrong and therefore looked crap.
I think I'll revist the paint shop and get him to do the pin striping on the tank too.

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