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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: Spidey on June 21, 2009, 04:44:24 PM

Title: Shiny
Post by: Spidey on June 21, 2009, 04:44:24 PM
So shiiiiiny.  Me likes shiny things.  ;D

(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3649013070_354767dd54_o.jpg)

(sorry for the IZ-ish cell pic)
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: teddy037.2 on June 21, 2009, 04:50:50 PM
 ;D

sure is purdy
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: ducpainter on June 21, 2009, 05:12:20 PM
I claim BS...

that cell pic isn't even IZ_....

not IZ_ish...

at all. ;D
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: He Man on June 21, 2009, 07:24:45 PM
man i love chromos. im a sucker for something shiny!
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: redxblack on June 21, 2009, 07:25:48 PM
I'd CF all the chrome bits for ease of maintenance/cleanliness. But that is just purdy!
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: IZ on June 21, 2009, 09:15:24 PM
Quote from: Spidey on June 21, 2009, 04:44:24 PM
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3583/3649013070_354767dd54_o.jpg)

(sorry for the IZ-ish cell pic)

Grrrr!   >:(


Anyway, where did you see that bike?  It looks like Bill's (TurboMonster's).

**No, wait..Bill's is purple & chrome with custom boomtube exhaust.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: JBubble on June 21, 2009, 09:20:38 PM
Quote from: IZ on June 21, 2009, 09:15:24 PM
Grrrr!   >:(


Anyway, where did you see that bike?  It looks like Bill's (TurboMonster's).

**No, wait..Bill's is purple & chrome with custom boomtube exhaust.

I think its DrunkenMonkey's.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: MotoCreations on June 21, 2009, 09:31:41 PM
Somewhere over in the East Bay (Berkeley/Oakland) is an older carb'd Monster that is chromed out -- chrome frame, chrome bodywork, chrome wheels, chrome everything -- side case engine covers and other engine accessories.  Supposedly $10+K in chrome alone.  I saw it a few years ago and although not a big fan of chrome myself, I liked it.  Didn't have a camera and thus didn't take pictures.  Hoping someday somebody would see it and post a photograph or two...
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: Embyr on June 21, 2009, 10:21:25 PM
HAWT!!!!  I don't think I've ever seen one in person....   oh man, that's rather drool-worthy.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: Drunken Monkey on June 21, 2009, 10:44:24 PM
Quote from: JBubble on June 21, 2009, 09:20:38 PM
I think its DrunkenMonkey's.

Yep. The blingmobile.

The old reason it's covered in every imaginable type of metal (polished / burnished / brushed AL, Steel, Brass) is I can never decide on a paint color  ;D
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: psycledelic on June 22, 2009, 04:29:03 AM
That would bring a tear to a Harley man's eye.  Very cool.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: rgramjet on June 22, 2009, 04:38:53 AM
Quote from: He Man on June 21, 2009, 07:24:45 PM
man i love chromos. im a sucker for something shiny!

Same here!




(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_om0JErZHvOU/Sj97CAV3g6I/AAAAAAAAHro/Uhz8P4QshiA/s800/1999%20Cromo%20Port.JPG)

Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: Spidey on June 22, 2009, 10:11:55 AM
Quote from: IZ on June 21, 2009, 09:15:24 PM
Anyway, where did you see that bike? 

DrunkenMonkey and I celebrated Father's Day by abandoning our families in favor of our Ducs.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: DRKWNG on June 22, 2009, 10:45:53 AM
Quote from: Spidey on June 22, 2009, 10:11:55 AM
DrunkenMonkey and I celebrated Father's Day by abandoning our families in favor of our Ducs.

Out-fuggin-standing!!   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: ab on June 22, 2009, 02:22:31 PM
Not really my thing, but I wonder how is it like riding at high noon with all that reflection from the tank right in your eyes?   ???
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: IZ on June 22, 2009, 06:55:03 PM
Quote from: Embyr on June 21, 2009, 10:21:25 PM
HAWT!!!!  I don't think I've ever seen one in person....   oh man, that's rather drool-worthy.

Renaissance in Tucson had one around '97 when I was going to buy my first bike.  I didn't like the chrome though.  I'd  take one now though. 
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: sfarchie on June 22, 2009, 08:57:20 PM
Purrrfect with a disco helmet! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: Speedbag on June 23, 2009, 03:22:11 AM
 [thumbsup]

Chromos are cool.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: rgramjet on June 23, 2009, 04:28:00 AM
Quote from: ab on June 22, 2009, 02:22:31 PM
Not really my thing, but I wonder how is it like riding at high noon with all that reflection from the tank right in your eyes?   ???

Actually Its not bad.  My polished brake/clutch reservoir caps give me more reflection problems than the tank.  Tanks not in my line of sight.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: 2001cromo on June 23, 2009, 05:00:42 AM
Lookin good!!!


I spy some new triples...

John,
did you ever put those Sil "bundle of snakes" headers on?


As far as the "chrome being in your eyes" as already mentioned the tank is under your body for the most part so it's a non issue. But things in front like triples/clip ons and such that are shiny tend to reflect and become an issue.

recent one of mine (https://www.flickr.com/photos/europeancycleservices/3543952347/#in/set-72157618356175989/)
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: enzo on June 23, 2009, 07:46:09 AM
Quote from: ab on June 22, 2009, 02:22:31 PM
Not really my thing, but I wonder how is it like riding at high noon with all that reflection from the tank right in your eyes?   ???

It's like getting a blowjob from God.
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: Triple J on June 23, 2009, 08:09:23 AM
Nice! I miss my Cromo.

They're also easier to keep clean than painted ones IMO. Chrome is durable...just spray it with windex and wipe it off!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Shiny
Post by: rgramjet on June 23, 2009, 10:48:24 AM
Quote from: enzo on June 23, 2009, 07:46:09 AM
It's like getting a blowjob from God.
Quote from: Triple J on June 23, 2009, 08:09:23 AM
Nice! I miss my Cromo.

They're also easier to keep clean than painted ones IMO. Chrome is durable...just spray it with windex and wipe it off!  [thumbsup]

+1 each!
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