The key words to take away. Just like my money.
The Hawk swingarm doesn't have linkage and a shock running thru it that gets in the way of a nice, easy exit thru the big grommet in its swingarm...
Multi colors are a commitment and easily highlight less than optimal conditions / prep / experience. You made the right choice.
But then the other side is upside down!
But Terry... it is apparently immaculate and like new. You must just be seeing digital camera artifacts.
The ignition switch plugs into the fuse box so I had to get creative. I made a sub-harness that connects to the fuse box, runs behind the...
Front end coming together more. [ATTACH] Cockpit looks good. Everything fit pretty nice. (never mind the brake master window... it's...
I don't either, but I'm glad you said Caswell. Sounds like you got the process down and I would be worried about that tank seeping too. Good luck!!
Got it. The etching stage to make sure the sealer adheres properly would scare the fuck out of me just having it in the same room as fresh paint....
No. This is (was) my sister's. She just gifted it to me.
The 86 VF1000R RestoMod original seat cover has been exposed to the elements way more than my other bikes. It is not what I would consider supple...
Huh. Maybe it's a suppleness issue then. This is Hawk, VFR, CB-1, VFR. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Came home today. 16K miles. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Tank has been repainted and part of the windscreen to match. New seat cover I installed years ago.
"You expect me to NOT buy your 87 VFR?" "No Mr. Bond. I expect you to die."
Welcome! Looking good, nice rescue. You're sealing the tank after painting it?
All of my bikes, 83 - 95, have texture on their stock seats. Fairly pronounced actually.
I think that is the correct first move.
Finding the same texture is very hard. You likely won't, kind of hard. If you are so concerned about texture, be prepared to be disappointment...
Yeah he is! Love it.
I think the right rear spark cap/wire is going thru the frame! Tight fit.
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