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Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 18, 2013, 09:22:19 AM

  Same badges I have on my 99 800, nice and subtle. Yes too bad about the lights but you will figure it out and teach us how to fix that issue.

Posted by Washbrook
 - August 18, 2013, 05:12:35 AM

Congrats on getting the tank badges. They look good. Pity about the indicators.

Posted by Lurch
 - August 18, 2013, 03:53:30 AM

Ok; good news and bad news...

First the bad news

The indicators that were on the bike when I got it (the rubbish little plastic ones) were mounted straight into the side of the tail light housing. When I replaced them, I didnt really consider that the plastic housing wouldnt have the strength to take the new indicators hanging on there vibrating away.
On the way back from the Feet First run, one broke, making a mess of the housing. I plastic welded it back together, added some large washers in there to hopefully spread the load a bit, and hoped.
Yeah..... no. Came home this arvo to find one loose again and on pulling it apart found it had all broken again.
So... for now at least - fraken-lightmount:

After a coat of paint - you wont really see it.

On better news - I HAVE TANK BADGES!
(thanks to Mak Drifter)

Posted by JLA
 - August 14, 2013, 02:59:45 AM

Very, very nice Lurch

with an original touch, but at the same time preserving the heart of the drifter.

Posted by Troll
 - August 13, 2013, 18:40:09 PM

Might be a N.America only thing....http://www.mrclean.com/en_US/magic-eraser.do?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=mr.%20clean%20magic%20eraser&utm_campaign=Mr.+Clean_Search_Desktop_Brand+Awareness&utm_content=sZ29MsIrn_15185192589_e_mr.%20clean%20magic%20eraser
Yeah, the whitewalls look great, but cleaning...fortunately, Michelins don't come in white wall, so no desire to have them!

Posted by Lurch
 - August 13, 2013, 18:29:14 PM

What is this Mr Clean Magic Eraser people talk about?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - August 13, 2013, 13:56:36 PM

  Warm water and Mr Clean Magic Eraser works wonders too.

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.

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