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    New-to-me '99 Re-build

    Thanks for the info! I'll check it out in the morning!
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 14, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New-to-me '99 Re-build

    Good eye. I'll have to measure it next time I'm out there. Basically you are saying the front end is too high, correct? If i lower the front...
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 14, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New-to-me '99 Re-build

    These parts also got the green treatment: handlebars, all pegs, bar ends, and all levers (front brake, rear brake, shifter, and clutch) [IMG]...
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New-to-me '99 Re-build

    The green wheels are actually powdercoated, not painted. Its a much more durable coating, especially in wheel applications. I've done a bunch of...
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New-to-me '99 Re-build

    Thanks!! I am still putting the finishing touches on the plastics and then I will take it out and take some real pictures. As far as the...
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New-to-me '99 Re-build

    Next step was to sandblast all the parts. The old paint and surface rust came off easily. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] The headers were shot...
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New-to-me '99 Re-build

    I am by no means a mechanic, but I do have lots of tools, so teardown happened relatively quickly. I used labeled Ziploc baggies for every...
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: 5th Generation 1998-2001
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    New Guy from Nevada

    Sounds good, I'll look for her on the forums.
    Post by: VTX2VFR, Dec 12, 2009 in forum: Introductions
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