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Old May 5, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Fantastic job and talent.

What did you use to fill the saddlebag latches?? I just got mine scratched when lady knock my bike over in parking lot.
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Thumbs up Finished already?!?!
I've really enjoyed reading about your progress and looking at the pictures as you go along. Thanks for that and really good job!
So you're gonna get another project bike going now right?
Ha! Just kidding, enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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Old May 5, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Batman, it turned out GREAT!!!
I am hoping that you'll post more pictures of the completion. (you know, more angles, different lighting, etc)
Thanks for sharing, and entertaining us for the last few months!
 
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can you say "sticky" great thread
 
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I have followed this thread from the begining and all I can say is wow. You are very talented now go out and ride. Enjoy all of your hard work. That is one sharp looking bike.
 
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I have followed this thread from the begining and all I can say is wow. You are very talented now go out and ride. Enjoy all of your hard work. That is one sharp looking bike.
 
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Originally Posted by gmc
Fantastic job and talent.

What did you use to fill the saddlebag latches?? I just got mine scratched when lady knock my bike over in parking lot.
First I used a 3M Roloc pad on an angle grinder to scuff all the chrome, then I sprayed a coat of epoxy primer for better adhesion. Then I used Evercoat Glaze-it to fill in and smooth the rash out. Then painted as normal. Install a couple of new reflectors (about $5.99 ea) and done.
 
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First I used a 3M Roloc pad on an angle grinder to scuff all the chrome, then I sprayed a coat of epoxy primer for better adhesion. Then I used Evercoat Glaze-it to fill in and smooth the rash out. Then painted as normal. Install a couple of new reflectors (about $5.99 ea) and done.
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