Killer_kaw

Work in progress. 
 

Yesterday I got a care package for my tracer. Birthday present a couple weeks early. Crash bars, driving lights, tank bag straight from Motostorm/Givi in Italy. My wife has quarantined the package for a couple days. This sucks. 

3 hours ago, Tonik said:

Well the name’s shiny. But it’s still flat gray. 
 

For the record you can’t see your reflection in primer. 
 

43 minutes ago, Tonik said:

Ok, now it makes sense, I like it!

29 minutes ago, Qman said:

Personally, I like your original pic best!

Hard to tell what it’ll end up looking like. 

On 3/8/2020 at 3:56 PM, Tonik said:

Not sure that gray goes well with the green. Other than that it is looking good.

I knew going in the green would be hard to match up. Plan to use vinyl graphics to break it up a bit. Tried a few different things and I like the purple/white but I was using scraps, ran out and the purple is no longer available. Got some material on order though. Back to the drawing board. 
 

Not done but got her out in the sun. 
 

16 hours ago, Howabusa said:

I have heard of guys buying used rotors that turn out to be warped. Rather just buy new. OEMs with the mounting bolts are $400 at Partshark. Around $450 for EBCs. 

Pretty sure mike can get you some ebc rotors. I’ve ran the cheap Arashi branded rotors with no issues. I’ve used scotch Brite and sandpaper With a sanding block to clean up old ones. Cleaning up is worth it as long as there still over the minimum thickness. 

Welcome. Also in muskingum 

I gotta get on that top secret message list for the straight up feed the beast rides though. 

Shit. Looks like I shoulda kept the cruiser. But in all seriousness if @Tonik can keel from throwing sparks all day surely we can slow down a bit and shoot the shit a little at gas stops. 

Well not sure how old A bike your thinking of but if it’s something with a strong following it sure helps. I currently have two 20plus year old bikes in my garage being redone. Both ZRX’s so not that old but carbs, old electronics, dated suspension, odd tire sizes and finding parts make it interesting sometimes. Luckily there is a awesome forum dedicated to these bikes. Handful of members are machinists and make and sell some very nice replacement parts and mods. Also tons of info to help if you do your own wrench work. Hell I’d probably have a few more old bikes if I had the room and money. Fun hobby and a chance to really make something your own. I also love wrestling these old, heavy,loud,gasoline stinking bikes on the twisty roads. Not half the bike my tracer is but there’s something about a bike that is simple and very mechanical feeling that’s a lot of fun. 
 

Made some good progress this weekend. Made a bracket and got the modified tail light in. The tail is now all wired in and buttoned up. 

@RidersDiscount Rocks

Back on track. Working out some scheduling and will be headed down with @FORD late May early June. Most likely hold up at the gap resort, Robbinsville  or Fontana a couple of days. Really like staying in Townsend but want more time to explore South into Georgia. 

Very nice

Warm weather Monday allowed for some painting. Finally got a good look at what she’s gonna look like. 
 

Don’t know of any shops. I can tell you I did race tech springs/fluid swap and added Gary’s fork brace to my 1700 Vaquero and the difference in handling was very noticeable. 

Looks like you put down some good miles. I’m a little jelly. New bike looks nice and otta be a mile muncher. 

Made to compete with Harley Davidson fixed gear?

38 minutes ago, durk said:

Looks good 

Thanks

37 minutes ago, Pauly said:

That is a lot of green. 

Yep. Tank and plastics will cover abut half of it though. 

Starting to look like a motorcycle here. 

Biggest downside to auto-blip is when you ride your other bike that doesn’t have it. 

3 hours ago, Tonik said:

If you hurry, you could get that done before the heavy snow hits.

Wonder who makes a good snow tire.