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When I did my '90, I made a scraper out of a scrap hardwood strip. No problems with that dissolving... I'm getting closer to doing the 800's wheels; although the silver paint doesn't show the scratches as bad as the white on the '90 did, they're pretty messed up. WOOD IS GOOD! - maybe best! When your edge wears down, just run it through your miter saw and it's brand new again. enzed_viffer gets a gold star today.
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I did mine over a cold snowy February weekend. Be patient and use LOTS of stripper. I coated one one wheel and let it sit while I scraped away on the other one. By the time I got all the stripper/paint off that was coming off in that little session, the paint on the other wheel had softened. I just rotated back and forth and all went well. Airplane stripper and plastic paint scrappers worked great however I did go through a few scrappers as well since the stripper melts the plastic after a while.
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A day late for halloween... -
Radars "Pretty" Almost Red 6 th Gen
The mailman commented on KanadianKen's gallery image in Member's Gallery
Great color(s)! That color VFR is just screaming out for polished rims. I agree, calendar shot! -
Memorial Stone Placement For Rich Merrill
The mailman replied to keithbob's topic in USA - Pacific North West
That is an incredible statement that carries great meaning to me. I was talking to a coworker maybe 6/7 years ago about another coworker and I described him as "weird". The guy looked at me for a moment and then said "You know what, I think we are ALL weird". He made the comment in jest but I thought about it for days - well, evidently years because I think of that comment every time I think of someone as being different in some way. And after some introspective thought, I think that is exactly why I love fellow motorcyclists as much as I do. We ARE all weird or quirky in our own way but these damned machines bring us together like brothers and we DO care deeply when we loose a fellow rider, even when we never met them and they were hundreds/thousands of miles away. Thanks for the photos of the site. That last pic looks like a great place to just sit quietly and watch/listen for hours on end. -
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WOW! That has been a while ago. That was my wife's first VFRd ride. I was thinking she was a great passenger. I hardly knew she was on w/ me and I was able to keep up with the pace of the group on the tight two lane twisties 2 - up from Pine Jct. down to this lunch stop in Pine. After we got home she said she didn't get to see much since she was tucked into my back the whole time. Oops. Sorry honey. She must not have been too scared since she still asks for rides. (Me and my '97 at center) -
I know you aren't suppose to be texting while driving, but I've never heard any authorities discourage photography. -
It appears to me that you have too much weight in your trunk. ........At least that's what I would tell the officer. -
Good Lord! What happened? - and what's up with all the stickers? I must say ron al has the best idea. Print off StelvioOrBust's photos, go out to your garage, and repeat what you see in the photo. That thing almost looks better than a brand new 4th gen. That thing looks like a piece of art - more of what Ducati was aiming for when they designed the Monster, only they missed and Stelvio hit it. I have saved the photo myself - just in case.
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Hold on to your wallets in Aspen! -
Thanks. I clicked on this and involuntarily said "Oh my!" rather loudly. My wife, across the hall in the bedroom,says "What is it?" Uh, nothing honey, nothing. -
Clear skies and smooth roads, perfect - but I hate guard rails. Nice group shot though! -
There is a red '97 in there too but they don't show up in photos since they are so fast. :biggrin: -
I've got an "every other year tour" with a VTX buddy and Glacier/Columbia River Gorge is our 2010 plan. The more photos I see, the more excited I am for the trip to arrive. Great photos.
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Photographic proof that asphalt sucks the color directly out of the sky. -
Yikes! They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... and am I the only one that sees pinky-red? I just came back for a second look and double clicked to make the photo full screen, tell me that the tires are not Armor-Alled. It won't be all red for long. -
I would call most yellow bikes a lemon, but I have to say this one is a peach. I love it. Great photo too! -
Quite a messy job but well worth the effort. I did mine two or three years ago now and the finish has remained bright. I was worried they would discolor or become dull over time. No reason to worry, a quick wipe with a soapy rag when I wash the bike and they look as good as new. Great work BrittC!
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Never really thought of using my trunk without my saddlebags and tank bag. I know some don't like the trunks no matter what, but that actually looks good to me. Beautiful shot too. -
Looks like a beautiful ride............2 months later. :biggrin: -
I absolutely love this type of photography. - up close, shows the lines very well, very focused, and has an interesting and contrasting color background. I don't need to see the muddy grime left on the tires, the sticker semi-covering a scrape, a leak running down the engine case, or your neighbor mowing his yard. This is a fantastic shot! Of course featuring a gen 4 is like having a poor-photo immunity card. What bike are the mirrors from? -
Could it be the yellow rose of Texas? -
This damned thing handles like a tank! Oh, uh, ... sorry not the VFRs. Hey, That's in Mobile. I have passed that spot every summer for the past 40 years or so. Used to go to Pensacola Beach every year and now we rotate between Orange Beach and the FL side depending on the deals. Look everybody! A tunnel!!! The gear has gotta be HOT in the summer.