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Offline Dave 2

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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #30 on: November 18, 2012, 09:34:00 AM »
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Be sure to secure those side covers prior to your first ride. Red zip ties would be almost invisible.
Thank You for reminder about the side covers, I would not be a happy camper if they became road kill :'( D2
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #31 on: November 19, 2012, 06:17:51 PM »
Hi Dave = and WOW she's looking real good mate - thanks for the piks I can see that the plastics on mine will have to be sprayed also - the look is really great. Good luck with the rest of it - Adrian ......  ;)
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #32 on: November 25, 2012, 03:34:16 PM »
Adrian it is good to hear from you. I have been painting the directionals, taillight and the handle bar controls this weekend and they are coming out with a nice consistent finish, like the rest of the parts. Take care, D2
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #33 on: December 02, 2012, 05:16:09 AM »
Hey dave - I hadn't considerd all those objects so if possible could you post some piks sometime so I can see the finish and how they look - I'm still faffing about slowly with the last of the black spraying on actual parts and caustic soad soakin ght eexhaust system so very slow going at the moment hence no more fotos from me for some time. - still so much to do but I'm getting there slowly - spraying the p[lastics seems lieka really great idea to get them shiny again as the vinyl cleaning liquids are good but not that good . I hope you get back on the road soon mate - Adrian ........ ;)
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #34 on: December 02, 2012, 05:19:57 AM »
Hi again dave - one thought occurs to me - if your respraying/painting the handlebar controls doea that mean the two switch blocks - if thats so how are you redoing - if at all - the labelling for horn - headlight switch etc - thanks ........
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Offline Dave 2

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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #35 on: December 03, 2012, 06:23:03 PM »
Hi Adrian, Yes i will post some pictures, but so far I have not thought about needing to paint the switch blocks, but I will check it out. Thanks, D2
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #36 on: December 03, 2012, 06:29:37 PM »
Hi Adrian, Yes i will post some pictures, but so far I have not thought about needing to paint the switch blocks, but I will check it out. Thanks, D2
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #37 on: February 03, 2013, 03:29:00 PM »
I'm finally getting around to posting some new pics of my recently named 1983 R65LS, Greta. There is an amazing feeling when it starts really coming together. I still have a ways to go but I'm happy with how she is turning out. Thanks again for the great support and knowledge of this assorted bunch of airheads. D2
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #38 on: February 04, 2013, 06:15:44 AM »
That is looking absolutely stunning, terrific job you're doing. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #39 on: February 04, 2013, 10:40:14 AM »
Hi Captain, Thanks for your very kind words. Have you gotten your 83 yet? Best of luck from the other side of the ocean D2 :)
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #40 on: February 06, 2013, 02:26:43 PM »
Looking fantastic , that silver frame is refreshing.
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #41 on: February 07, 2013, 06:06:09 AM »
Thanks for your comment, I was hoping that the silver frame would work out :) D2
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #42 on: February 12, 2013, 03:56:28 PM »
Dave,

Bike looks fantastic.
Did you have the engine cleaned and painted or did you do it?

Thanks
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Offline Dave 2

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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #43 on: February 14, 2013, 04:00:33 PM »
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Did you have the engine cleaned and painted or did you do it?
 
That was all elbow grease with simple green, aluminum wheel cleaner with acid to provide some etching/cleaning, and then the cylinders, heads and covers I bead blasted. I finished with "Never Dull" D2
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Re: SlowProgress
« Reply #44 on: February 23, 2013, 06:58:19 AM »
Bike looks sweet....so clean, really liking this.!!!!
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