Triumphrat

doc_rage · 03-12-2007

Well, my friend and I finally got some good weather to change the forks out on the bike. Honestly, it was so quick, we were waiting for something to go wrong. It took us longer to build some frames to lift the bike than anything.

You can't really see it, from the small file, but the rider-right fork is already on. You can see the smaller, 4.5" lights that I had bought and installed. I like the look of the smaller housings and such.

And, a view from the front of the bike after we had it all together and sitting outside:

And, a close up of the Ultra Flat Black paint I used on the lowers:

I installed the fender I had bought from a board member later in the afternoon and buttoned up the wires a little more. Have to still splice in some quick-connects for the replacement lights. Progress is progress!

petesgti · 03-12-2007

Looking good! I like the ultra flat paint.

rustbucket · 03-12-2007

Lookin' good

I think your speedy looks a little... surprised with those headlights :razz:

BEE3 · 03-12-2007

+1000 on the ultra flat black, sign me up.....I need some of that on my bike!! The lights are original, to each his own.

doc_rage · 03-12-2007

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On 2007-03-12 12:20, rustbucket wrote:
Lookin' good

I think your speedy looks a little... surprised with those headlights :razz:

LOL! You're right....dang it :-D

It was funny, when I was looking at paint in the aisles, I picked up some self-etching primer and my eyes just locked onto the Ultra Flat Black. Actually, it matches most closely to the frame on the bike, and with the fender on it gives a nice contrast, I think

Will be getting the plastics together and buttoning it up very soon. Have to wait on a strap for the airbox before I bolt the tank back down and give it a look over once more before I really do so.

I did manage to crack one of the rear fairings (mentioned that a while ago), but will be putting a new finish on it (aka, sand it down, prime it, find some gloss jet black and calling it close enough). I'll take some before and afters of that as well :-D

I'm telling you guys, I get this ignition squared and it's going to fire up.

If not, then I'll be right back here :razz:

Catenaccio · 03-13-2007

Very cool!