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N8's '81 XS400 Special Build

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by N8Bishop, Oct 28, 2012.

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  1. Jan 26, 2014 #41
    N8Bishop

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    Thanks! @Scorpio: Yeah, brother is taping it off this week. Going to do this one.
     

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  2. Jan 26, 2014 #42
    Scorpio1963

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    That will be cool Im going to try and do some gold pin striping on my tank.I need to respray it though.I spilled gas on the clear coat and messed it up.What are using for clear on your tank?
     
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  3. Jan 26, 2014 #43
    N8Bishop

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    Just gloss paint for now. It still needs some bondo work in the dents, so I'll have to strip it next winter anyway... This paint job is to see if I really like the asymmetrical design more than anything... I may put some matte "plati-dip" in the dents to see how it holds up...
     
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  4. Jan 26, 2014 #44
    N8Bishop

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    BTW carbs have been cleaned again as well, and the ceramic paint held up really well, even without being heat cured... I'll have to look to remember the brand...
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2014 #45
    N8Bishop

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    Taped and ready for paint!

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  6. Jan 27, 2014 #46
    xschris

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    That should look good.
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2014 #47
    bennett834725

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    thats bad ass i like the rising sun idea
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2014 #48
    N8Bishop

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    :D Thanks :D
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2014 #49
    N8Bishop

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    Needs a couple minor touchups, but...

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  10. Jan 29, 2014 #50
    bennett834725

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    :thumbsup:i like it
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2014 #51
    N8Bishop

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    Thanks I'll get some better pics soon...

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  12. Jan 30, 2014 #52
    xschris

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    Very nice:)
     
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  13. Jan 30, 2014 #53
    iamunique127

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    Great paint. I like the offset.
     
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  14. Feb 3, 2014 #54
    Tombo

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    This is one of those moments where gold leaf pin stripping used subtly would be brilliant. Please?:wink2:

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  15. Feb 4, 2014 #55
    N8Bishop

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    Hmmm.. I was thinking it needs pin striping, but I hadn't considered gold leaf... That would be perfect!
     
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  16. Feb 4, 2014 #56
    xschris

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    That would be pimp:D
     
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  17. Feb 4, 2014 #57
    N8Bishop

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    I'll probably go with some gold paint for now since it's really just a mock up, but when i do it again i think gold flake is it! Here are those better pics i promised:

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  18. Feb 4, 2014 #58
    xschris

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    Looks to be coming alone. Those struts on the back won't make for a very nice ride tho:(
     
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  19. Feb 4, 2014 #59
    N8Bishop

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    Oh no, we may test ride a little to tune & such but 14.5" shocks are a must!

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  20. Feb 4, 2014 #60
    N8Bishop

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    Started it again this weekend. Warmed it up a little, and it started with one kick every time after that:



    Didn't really think about the volume when I chopped the exhaust... Sounds awesome though!!

     
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