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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 12:33 AM
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Was going to spend the money on a few parts but I decided to just give it a try and paint them, I painted the derby cover and another part which I don't even know the name of it but its located near the derby cover, if thats what its called, lol...

Now she needs my SG shocks, Mustang seat or vintage solo seat, and black out the forks and remove the front fender... and maaaaaybe make room for a pass, but I'm still debating since this is my City bike and my SG is my main touring bike... I posted a few pics
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 04:27 AM
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Derby and inspection cover looks great. Overall the bike looks great! And those changes planned will make it look and ride even better.

Thank you for sharing. Keep the photos coming.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by chgofirefighter
Was going to spend the money on a few parts but I decided to just give it a try and paint them, I painted the derby cover and another part which I don't even know the name of it but its located near the derby cover, if thats what its called, lol...

Now she needs my SG shocks, Mustang seat or vintage solo seat, and black out the forks and remove the front fender... and maaaaaybe make room for a pass, but I'm still debating since this is my City bike and my SG is my main touring bike... I posted a few pics
Very Nice! do you have a You tube channel with vids? I'd love to see that bike in action
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by chgofirefighter
Was going to spend the money on a few parts but I decided to just give it a try and paint them, I painted the derby cover and another part which I don't even know the name of it but its located near the derby cover, if thats what its called, lol...

Now she needs my SG shocks, Mustang seat or vintage solo seat, and black out the forks and remove the front fender... and maaaaaybe make room for a pass, but I'm still debating since this is my City bike and my SG is my main touring bike... I posted a few pics

The paint looks good, I did my wrinkle grey ham can last winter, the derby and inspection cover may get done this winter. Debating on just spending a few bucks and getting a willie G derby.

What motorcycle jack is that your using. I don't really care for the one my father-in law lets me borrow. It's to jerky on the way down and hard to get in just the right spot. That one looks perfect!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Very Nice! do you have a You tube channel with vids? I'd love to see that bike in action
No, but I'm planning on posting a few videos on youtube for sure... I do have an account but I never really actually posted anything...
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by wachuko
Derby and inspection cover looks great. Overall the bike looks great! And those changes planned will make it look and ride even better.

Thank you for sharing. Keep the photos coming.
Ok that's what its called "Inspection cover" was trying to figure it out, thanks for helping me... Yeah, I'm looking forward to making the changes, been considering even chopping her up a bit too. Cut out the rear fender, but way too many irons kinda fall into that bobber type bike, would love to be different..
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jester 08 Nightster
The paint looks good, I did my wrinkle grey ham can last winter, the derby and inspection cover may get done this winter. Debating on just spending a few bucks and getting a willie G derby.

What motorcycle jack is that your using. I don't really care for the one my father-in law lets me borrow. It's to jerky on the way down and hard to get in just the right spot. That one looks perfect!
I have 2 bike jacks one's from Sears, heavy duty and this one is a generic hand cranked type jacked just to do basic things. You can find them on Amazon, thats where I purchased her from.. To me the Willie G Derby isn't worth the $ just paint them yourself and save the bucks for more goodies down the road, maybe a better suspension such as a touring suspension from the SG, etc.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jester 08 Nightster
The paint looks good, I did my wrinkle grey ham can last winter, the derby and inspection cover may get done this winter. Debating on just spending a few bucks and getting a willie G derby.

What motorcycle jack is that your using. I don't really care for the one my father-in law lets me borrow. It's to jerky on the way down and hard to get in just the right spot. That one looks perfect!
This is the exact same one that I have, purchase it on Amazon... Link below


Amazon.com: 1100 lb Motorcycle Dirt Bike ATV Scissor Center Floor Jack Mini Lift Stand Plate Repair Auto: Automotive Amazon.com: 1100 lb Motorcycle Dirt Bike ATV Scissor Center Floor Jack Mini Lift Stand Plate Repair Auto: Automotive
 
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That's awesome! Thanks for the link chgofirefighter!

Oow how I look forward to my wife looking at me with 'those' eyes... "What did you buy for the bike now?"
 
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