So after dumping Mother's bike in a gravel driveway back in October, its been sitting in the garage taken apart to be painted. He finished rebondo-ing (is that even a word) a horrible original bondo job on the tank and spray canned it a really nice matte silver (imagine a darker silver than whats on the silver S4R) this weekend. At some point, when we can afford it, a new tank will be professionally painted, so don't give me any crap about whats on there now [cheeky].
We wanted to get him back up and running this weekend since the weather here in Oregon is finally turning and he won't ride cupcake on my S2R. Here are some pics:
Parts and pieces and putting on pipes
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs045.snc1/4415_547608705673_7202497_32737823_4307377_n.jpg)
Front fender
(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/4415_547608456173_7202497_32737805_6662590_n.jpg)
Belly pan
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs045.snc1/4415_547608301483_7202497_32737801_8244660_n.jpg)
Putting on the tank (note: the rubber gasket thingie that goes on the hole at the top of the tank was surprisingly easy to put on with four hands instead of just two)
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/4415_547608286513_7202497_32737800_5086225_n.jpg)
All done
(http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs045.snc1/4415_547608975133_7202497_32737826_283371_n.jpg)
Like I said, none of this was by any means a professional job. It was just something to get the bike going so we could ride together. Tomorrow we'll be making sure the tank is hooked up correctly, putting fuel in, and starting it up.
Very nice, have a good ride! [thumbsup]
Quote from: JBubble on May 15, 2009, 08:55:05 PM
We wanted to get him back up and running this weekend since the weather here in Oregon is finally turning and he won't ride cupcake on my S2R.
That is disappointing. :P
congrats on getting it back together.
Hope ya'll have a great ride tomorrow.
Battery charged up?
Looking forward to hearing about a great ride!
Quote from: Speeddog on May 15, 2009, 09:40:07 PM
Battery charged up?
Looking forward to hearing about a great ride!
Shhhhh...don't make mention of the battery. ;)
Its more than likely dead. We'll jump off my Audi and if it holds, we'll ride. If not, I'll grab a battery on Monday for him. [thumbsup]
Quote from: somegirl on May 15, 2009, 09:03:49 PM
That is disappointing. :P
One day, I will get him on the back of my bike. And get a picture. ;D
Quote from: swampduc on May 15, 2009, 09:05:30 PM
congrats on getting it back together.
Hope ya'll have a great ride tomorrow.
Thanks!
Now back to my wine and cookies. [wine]
goddammitt those are some white legs............................ :o
Nice job on the paintwork. [thumbsup]
Quote from: trouble on May 15, 2009, 09:58:58 PM
goddammitt those are some white legs............................ :o
We match. [laugh]
Quote from: trouble on May 15, 2009, 09:58:58 PM
goddammitt those are some white legs............................ :o
Nice job on the paintwork. [thumbsup]
Holy whiteness!! :o :o :o
Hey mom..what color is that exactly? It looks like a flat titanium.
No excuses for not meeting up for a ride now. [evil]
Lookin sharp. [thumbsup]
Hope to see you guys out on the road soon.
~JD
Quote from: JBubble on May 15, 2009, 08:55:05 PM
Putting on the tank (note: the rubber gasket thingie that goes on the hole at the top of the tank was surprisingly easy to put on with four hands instead of just two)
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs005.snc1/4415_547608286513_7202497_32737800_5086225_n.jpg)
Dude - I got the same shirt. [thumbsup]
Nice looking bike. Enjoy the ride.
LoVe the color [thumbsup]
have a great ride you two [moto] [moto]
Cupcake? [laugh] First time I heard that one!
Nice rattlecan skills! I've seen some "pro" paintjobs that look could use some rattlecan therapy. Enjoy the ride!
Quote from: IZ on May 15, 2009, 10:31:22 PM
Hey mom..what color is that exactly? It looks like a flat titanium.
His legs? I think they call that Morque Meringue ;D
Bike is lookin good! I see you replaced the JB Weld pieces parts
I'm still waiting for the cupcake pics. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 16, 2009, 06:54:35 AM
I'm still waiting for the cupcake pics. [thumbsup]
I have to get him drunk enough and thats a challenge. [thumbsup]
Quote from: JBubble on May 16, 2009, 09:57:34 AM
I have to get him drunk enough and thats a challenge. [thumbsup]
one word
withhold
;)
Oh, and the color is called Cast Iron (inventive isn't it?). I believe the paint is for engine blocks or something but I'm not sure. I'll ask once he's less grumpy and has had breakfast.
I like the color a lot and the top triple!!!
Enjoy the ride! [moto]
Cheers,
Celli
So last summer I had some very...(can't find the right word) offers to paint my bike
I was highly flattered and appreciated them
but
with the amount of damage to some of the body parts
I just couldn't have somebody do all that work and not get paid appropriately for them
so i learned how to strip paint, sand, and do bondo
First off, the quick dry bondo that you mix yourself is not the ideal stuff to use
it sets up too fast and that causes pitting while spreading
also after i was done the nice folks at the fire house who have body experience explained feathering to me...bastards
So the job is not to be inspected at any range closer than 25 feet and no camera with a higher pixel count than 1.5 is to be used
The color is Cast Iron Grey, I love it, it flatens out nicely and has a teeny bit of metal flake in it
and it is fuel resistant and retouches without any indication of being resprayed
it is the ultimate ratbike paint
Quote from: Speeddog on May 15, 2009, 09:40:07 PM
Battery charged up?
Looking forward to hearing about a great ride!
I forgot that part
I literally went over to the charger to plug it in and then we left
I think I did it in my brain but forgot to make my limbs move
Quote from: ducducgooseme on May 16, 2009, 06:29:17 AM
His legs? I think they call that Morque Meringue ;D
Bike is lookin good! I see you replaced the JB Weld pieces parts
I have a secret
I owe somebody on this board a breather and they don't know it
[evil]
Quote from: Ol' Dirty Assed Buzzard on May 16, 2009, 11:07:26 AM
I have a secret
I owe somebody on this board a breather and they don't know it
[evil]
Does someone make sandwiches? [laugh]
Hmmmm gauges aren't sweeping, just going to a point and stopping. Gonna let it sit on the charger a while longer.
Just needed a battery so we stole one from my bike. No riding for us this weekend since only one bike can go at a time.
He won't let you ride cupcake?
Nice work [thumbsup]
Might I suggest a little paint for your bald spot as well [cheeky]
Ouchie...... :P
This fromn the guy who sends out his paintwork. [cheeky]
Quote from: trouble on May 16, 2009, 09:09:02 PM
Ouchie...... :P
This fromn the guy who sends out his paintwork. [cheeky]
Who also has a bald spot ;)
Quote from: Gus Duc on May 16, 2009, 09:10:39 PM
Who also has a bald spot ;)
worthless without pics........actually never mind I'll trust ya on this one. ;)
Quote from: trouble on May 16, 2009, 08:22:10 PM
He won't let you ride cupcake?
He doesn't have passenger pegs and won't let me ride cupcake on my S2R. >:(
Quote from: Gus Duc on May 16, 2009, 08:58:25 PM
Nice work [thumbsup]
Might I suggest a little paint for your bald spot as well [cheeky]
[cheeky]
We found a battery and are gonna pick it up in the morning and go ride!!!!! yay!
Quote from: trouble on May 16, 2009, 11:45:35 AM
Does someone make sandwiches? [laugh]
[laugh]
no she would notice
I took it off a buddy's 1000ds and then he sold the motor
I do hope that whoever got it didn't need the breather
Quote from: Ol' Dirty Assed Buzzard on May 16, 2009, 10:12:51 PM
[laugh]
no she would notice
I took it off a buddy's 1000ds and then he sold the motor
I do hope that whoever got it didn't need the breather
I would notice and kick your ass.
Aren't you two in the same bldg? [laugh]
Quote from: trouble on May 16, 2009, 10:20:29 PM
Aren't you two in the same bldg? [laugh]
He's maybe two feet away and is gonna get a fork thrown at him if he doesn't quit telling me to shush.
;D
Quote from: trouble on May 16, 2009, 10:20:29 PM
Aren't you two in the same bldg? [laugh]
we were
now there is just me and body
where is that shovel...
Quote from: JBubble on May 16, 2009, 10:22:25 PM
He's maybe two feet away and is gonna get a fork thrown at him if he doesn't quit telling me to shush.
;D
Mickey don't hurt others. ;D
Looks good, get it back out there and update us...........if you 2 don't kill one another first [laugh]
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 16, 2009, 06:54:35 AM
I'm still waiting for the cupcake pics. [thumbsup]
dont think mom would fit back there ;)
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 16, 2009, 05:52:19 AM
LoVe the color [thumbsup]
have a great ride you two [moto] [moto]
+1
That color is smokin'!!!!
How was the ride? [moto]
Quote from: krolik on May 17, 2009, 08:51:50 PM
How was the ride? [moto]
We didn't get to go. We've got to go get a battery. Maybe we'll get a short ride in this week, otherwise it'll be a couple weeks.
Leave the battery on the charger. Maybe it will come back to life. Although cupcake pics would be epic. ;D
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 18, 2009, 07:31:03 AM
Leave the battery on the charger. Maybe it will come back to life. Although cupcake pics would be epic. ;D
We did that. No go.
dammit, mom got his bike back together before i got mine back together.
though i guess this whole battery thing does give me some more time.
congrats.
you should add a kick starter to it mom. no need for that pesky battery ;)
Quote from: KnightofNi on May 18, 2009, 04:10:44 PM
dammit, mom got his bike back together before i got mine back together.
though i guess this whole battery thing does give me some more time.
congrats.
you should add a kick starter to it mom. no need for that pesky battery ;)
Psh
I stole the battery out of J's bike
Hers ees broken now
Well, in the process of moving batteries around between bikes, we discovered I have a Gerbings heating thingie attachment that my dealer didn't tell me about and I was too stupid to notice.
Also noticed that my ECU doesn't appear to be a DP ECU, which my dealer told me I had since I had the Half Termi Kit (I have the cans and an open airbox for sure though the airbox looks a little homemade...).
If I get some pics, can someone help me out?
ETA: The little sticker on the ECU thingie says: 96516105B. There's a barcode with letters and numbers as well and another sticker thats labeled 2219pz10.
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v651/213/83/7202497/n7202497_32755294_5938662.jpg)
Score. It is a racing ECU.
Why did you lable the battery with your screenname?
Quote from: NAKID on May 21, 2009, 01:18:29 PM
Why did you lable the battery with your screenname?
[laugh]
I did that when it was in my shop, so I don't inadvertently swap folks' batteries.
Quote from: Speeddog on May 21, 2009, 01:23:53 PM
[laugh]
I did that when it was in my shop, so I don't inadvertently swap folks' batteries.
Gettin old? ;)
Quote from: trouble on May 21, 2009, 07:31:11 PM
Gettin old? ;)
Yeah, and I'm getting smarter every minute. ;D
Quote from: Speeddog on May 21, 2009, 01:23:53 PM
[laugh]
I did that when it was in my shop, so I don't inadvertently swap folks' batteries.
When we first went to switch batteries, I was all "WTF?"
It made for a good giggle.
[laugh] [laugh].... I've been gigling through this thread as "cupcake" is a new term for me. Its sounds so silly to me!
Good work on the bike though! [thumbsup]