spotthedogg

I don't think I posted this one.

I just wanted to show you guys with hard bags how I cleaned up my tail. I simply unbolted the entire plastic fender and put the luggage bracket back on. Then I drilled two holes as high as possible for the plate bracket and light, I particularly like that I kept the light so I don't have any extra hassles from the police. I used a set of V-Brake bushings from mountain bike brakes to allow some up and down tilt and that was it. Tip drill the holes slightly oversize to allow movement. Then I just zip tied the light wire to the bracket. It's been a couple years so I can't remember if I needed longer bolts.

This is what I mean

Oh sorry, you want more

OK,she's back together! I will take some better pictures soon, when the light and conditions are a bit better. I am very happy all in all, the stripe on the tank is a bit off I know but otherwise perfect job. I am extremely particular and some may say anal but I think I will get the tank re-done at some point to make the stripe perfect.

I guess the easy thing to do is measure from the bottom of the clip on +49mm. I just thought it might be awkward with it on.

Quick question, on my sixth gen how much stanchion should be exposed above the handlebar clamp? I have mine at 19mm right now, after re-installing the fork legs. Should have measured/marked before removal :blush:

Here is my best effort the pics aren't great. i guess I could have spent some more time stting up nice back drops :biggrin: That's it, now you have seen everything I have, well except holding these pieces in my hands is much better. I can't tell you how smooth they are. I had my car custom painted last year, wet sanded buffed 4 coats of clear. This is way better, he said it just laid down awesome, no sanding or buffing!

That I guess depends on the painter, any repairs need fixing etc. I think Vanion said he paid $1200US for his two tone. I am trading a new $1000 road bike for mine and he's a buddy.

Another teaser photo

i am interested to see how this holding up, fiberglass insert in ABS may develop cracks around the perimeter due to bond issues and different flex characteristics. I would try ABS panel repair backed with some mesh or screen. I hope it still looks this good!

Thanks, my shop is pretty far away, it's called Incline Sports www.inclinesports.ca We should start a thread for those of us enjoying life on two wheels, self or petrol powered. pic of the morning

Here's a shot of the tank with the clear on.

Now I really didn't want to post any pics until I had it back together but I opened my Inbox this morning and found ten new pics of body work on hangers. I'm not going to show them all yet but I just had to share a few with you guys! I am getting very excited to put her back together. He is letting it all dry this week then sanding and re-clearing next weekend. He wants me to wait two weeks after that to get it back together, it's going to be hard!

I'm not sure which one is my favourite two-wheeler :joystick: Cannondale Super V, my first full suspension bike was a 1998 Super V 900

This info page on Dupont Teflon dry lubes also includes a chain specific version. http://www2.dupont.com/Consumer_Lubricants...ts/dryfilm.html oh crap, we're getting off topic. The paint job topic!

I am doing pearl and I was planning to do true black gloss in the stripes but the thought of the '06 black pearl never occurred to me. Also wondering if anyone has painted their chrome heat shield on the up-pipe? How do you break the chrome enough to get adhesion? I did sand it with 1000 to give it a brushed look but still thinking black header paint...

Seb of all your bike pics I don't think I've seen that one, looks great. You guys are on to some of my secrets I see....... Give me two weeks. Here is an all important before picture.

I forgot to mention, my friend the body guy saw the melt damage on my original fairing and said "easy fix" so I now have a new in box right side fairing. Not sure what to do keep it for a spare or Ebay it..... One more shot of the wheels

So as some of you know I had my '03 torn apart due to an unfortunate wiring harness fire. It was bad but not the end of my bike by any means. The dealer came good and got me the replacement parts at no cost and didn't even put up a stink about me doing the work. At first they said "we will have to inspect and repair the bike" but I said no way it's apart in my garage and you aren't coming to get it. I proceeded to put it all back together and beef up the wiring, running great. Then a friend called me and said he wanted to buy a road bike (I own a bicycle shop) for spring but hoped we could barter for some paint work on my car or something. At first I said no I just got the car custom painted last year, then I got thinking hey let's play with the bike. I love the silver but wanted to personalize the look, I love white wheels (start groaning here, AND yes I will be asking "what's the most fling resistant lube")) I love the look of silver, white and black together and I love the layout of the 2007 RWB color scheme. Three pictures of bikes that inspired me; So this is what I came up with in my head, Dutchy and my cousin helped by photo chopping for me. I know it's going to look even better when it's done, I know colors will be much better. I also have some mods and ideas that I'm working on that will be different than the stock 2007 RWB picture we digitally modified. I will keep updating as I get closer to final assembly. I hope you enjoy the journey even if you don't love the colors. :rolleyes: So far this is the only picture I have to share, the wheels are now white with a hint of pearl, there will be more pearl on the body.

These are both 929 shocks, the white spring ones came on the Erion versions of the 929 and yellow spings on the standard 929. Is the Erion Version any different?

Internal heating??

Isn't this a messy set up?