Paint job = DONE!!!
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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.
Nice bike. Congratulations
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?
Looks great, is that a satin?
now that is one really nice looking ride.
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!
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
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.
Nice ride, Lurch.
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 :/
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....
Warm water and Mr Clean Magic Eraser works wonders too.
What is this Mr Clean Magic Eraser people talk about?
one awesome sponge type of cleaner....perhaps not available in OZ yet
http://www.mrclean.ca/en_CA/magic-eraser.do?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Mr.+Clean_Search_Desktop_Brand+Awareness&utm_term=mr.%20clean%20magic%20eraser&utm_content=sqnMhkrpu|dc_mr.%20clean%20magic%20eraser_p_28364390244
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!
Very, very nice Lurch
with an original touch, but at the same time preserving the heart of the drifter.
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:
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After a coat of paint - you wont really see it.
On better news - I HAVE TANK BADGES!
(thanks to Mak Drifter)
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Congrats on getting the tank badges. They look good. Pity about the indicators.
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.
I have to say I think the 99 1500 is the best Drifter hands down. ;D The fix looks good too.
Because mine was already 'modified' when I got it; I'm trying to work our how the indicators were mounted originally?
If I look here:
http://images.cmsnl.com/img/partslists/kawasaki-1999-j1-vn1500-fenders_bigkae0628f2170_023f.gif
The rear fender bracket/bumper thingy has two 'loops' at the top of the uprights to mount the indicators. I dont have that :(
Yep, see mine
Quote from: CDNRatMan on August 18, 2013, 09:22:19 AM
Yes too bad about the lights but you will figure it out and teach us how to fix that issue.
Got the second panel made up, on and painted.
Fixed to the bike and at least seams a lot stronger than before. Time will tell.
Went for a quiet solo cruise this afternoon out past Tharwa with the camera. Didn't really find anything I liked, so pulled into the old Tharwa church on the way back.
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Had a photo ride organised with my club recently.
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Nice pic, Mr. Lurch.
looking good.....
Lurch I see you had the tank pinstriped . Bike came out sweet brother ! Nice pic looks like the new bars do indeed allow you to sit up straight . Are is this because your around 7' tall , hence the name ::)
Quote from: Drift1 on January 05, 2014, 21:48:13 PM
looks like the new bars do indeed allow you to sit up straight . Are is this because your around 7' tall , hence the name ::)
6'7", but yeah - pretty much.
Hey Lurch, nice pic: seems you like sparkling with your bike's floorboards... 8)
Next time tell your buds to take a night time pic ;)
Nice pic... makes me wanna ride... what? 7 degrees? okay, I'll just look at pictures.
Nice photo.
All you need now is a black leather armored jacket to match the bike.
John.
wha-BAYUM!!!
Good lord, that thing is beautiful!!!