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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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Final sanding done on cut struts and shaved rear tank mount. Waiting for temps to warm up a bit before spraying new paint down.

If you look close, you can see all wiring and bulky clutter I already removed from my bars last season. I use the flush mounted Hawg Halters master cylinder and clutch mount and a Joker Machine throttle mount. I will be running the speedo/fuel pump wiring up thru the frame directly below where they enter the dash cover so none of the wiring comes out the side of the neck/frame area. Still have to cut the ears off the rear of the tank and tap the frame to bolt the rear of the tank down.

Going with Rocket Bobs pintail seat and also adding the headbone in place of the wiring. UPS says delivery is on time for tomorrow. Can't wait!





 

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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 03:22 PM
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Right on, you're well on your way. That seat looks cool but dang I don't think my *** could handle it for more than an hour of riding..

Looking forward to the transformation. As well as your workaround with the headbone piece. That thing is damn good looking.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 04:03 PM
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Your bike was great to begin with, can't wait to see it with a new rear end.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 05:21 PM
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I just finished the same thing. I used black appliance enamel for paint and it matched the frame perfectly.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 05:36 PM
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Nice. Looks familiar.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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I have PJ1 fast black epoxy paint on recommendation from Pete. The can says must be at least 70 degrees. Supposed to be 62 this Wednesday. Might have to crank up the garage heater and get this done.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 05:40 PM
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Looks like the backbone might need some filler. That wavyness will definitely show on gloss black.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2017 | 06:36 PM
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Right on man! Going to look sweet! Definitely want to skim coat that with some mud. It can be any kind (bondo) then use a sanding block (rubber) to feather the edges and get it smooth. Don't know if you got the light bar but if it comes with a plate for just in front of your tire.Push out that white "Christmas tree" plug in the picture and get a black one from any paint supply and push it in from the tire side to help hold that plate. Also when you drill the hole before you tap the backbone I wrapped the bit with electrical tape to keep it from going too deep. Also used a cordless drill to hold the tap. It gave me better control at the start.
i have a round rubber washer under the tank tab from the plumbing section 😬
 
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Thanks for the tips. Yeah, I may hit that area with the sander again. Never used Bondo before. Is it easy to work with?
 
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