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Title: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 04:18:58 PM
Actually wrenching today... Well, not so much wrenching, as just making a mess of things ;D
Randy took off the stock fairing stay & headlight, & installed a lightweight fairing stay.
I fitted a couple dzus fastener clips, and with the help of JB Weld & a pop-rivet tool Cyclone gave me ( [thumbsup] ), I think I'm FINALLY ready to get the track body work on. [moto]
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 04:19:18 PM
(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219101172675/web.jpg)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: LYD on August 18, 2008, 04:22:35 PM
Man that fairing stay is really light!  Can't wait to see it with the race body on!!

Looks great scott!!
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 04:25:41 PM
Thanks! Shouldn't be toooo long before I have photos ;D
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
Hopefully I'll get the bodywork on before Randy's here to witness my "handiwork" :P

(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219101720476/web.jpg)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: ThelmaLou on August 18, 2008, 04:28:08 PM
Quote from: LYDBLQ on August 18, 2008, 04:22:35 PM
Man that fairing stay is really light!  Can't wait to see it with the race body on!!

Looks great scott!!

+1
Life IS good!  [drink]
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 04:30:20 PM
Just need some decent weather & some TRACK DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: LYD on August 18, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
we have decent weather up here and I've heard there are a couple of tracks also, so when you comming up?
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: pipeliner1978 on August 18, 2008, 04:52:38 PM
Quote from: LYDBLQ on August 18, 2008, 04:22:35 PM
great scott!!
where's the flux capacitor?
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: LYD on August 18, 2008, 04:55:33 PM
Quote from: mtc on August 18, 2008, 04:52:38 PM
where's the flux capacitor?

Don't you wish you knew!  ;D
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 05:27:53 PM
bodywork installed with Dzus fasteners!


(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219105381012/web.jpg)

Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 05:28:31 PM
(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219105405006/web.jpg)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 05:29:49 PM
The Dzus fasteners make a HUGE difference... bodywork on or off in a coupla minutes [thumbsup]

(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219105418970/web.jpg)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 05:30:21 PM
(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219105452524/web.jpg)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 05:30:53 PM
(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219105468045/web.jpg)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 05:32:36 PM
This was a fun (read: huge pain-in-the-ass) project, & I really learned a lot.
Huge thanks to Randy McCarter for expertise & patience [thumbsup]

[moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto]


(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219105486129/web.jpg)

Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: bryant8 on August 18, 2008, 05:46:00 PM
Looks great!  [thumbsup]

No side panels under the tank/seat?
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: LYD on August 18, 2008, 06:18:47 PM
Man that looks great!!!  [thumbsup]  What did you do with the painted bodywork you have??  What color or design are you putting on this set?
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 07:15:39 PM
Quote from: bryant8 on August 18, 2008, 05:46:00 PM
Looks great!  [thumbsup]

No side panels under the tank/seat?

Thanks ;D

I've had those things off so long I don't miss them. That, & they're a PITA when taking the seat cowl off & on :P
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: never2loud on August 18, 2008, 07:31:29 PM

Looks cool - good job  [thumbsup]

Are those the stock rear sets or after-market... looks like Sato maybe?
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 07:32:58 PM
Quote from: LYDBLQ on August 18, 2008, 06:18:47 PM
Man that looks great!!!  [thumbsup]  What did you do with the painted bodywork you have??  What color or design are you putting on this set?

Gracias, Amigo [thumbsup]

As for your questions, keep an eye on this forum ;D
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 07:33:31 PM
Quote from: Cher on August 18, 2008, 07:31:29 PM
Looks cool - good job  [thumbsup]

Are those the stock rear sets or after-market... looks like Sato maybe?

Acculigns!
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 07:33:56 PM
(http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100011/photo1219113017313/web.jpg)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 07:35:03 PM
Total time (not rushing) to remove the bodywork: 04:34
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: ThelmaLou on August 18, 2008, 07:46:52 PM

I've had those things off so long I don't miss them. That, & they're a PITA when taking the seat cowl off & on :P
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Oh, I love the new dress!  :D It's so pretty! Pretty can be tough ya know  ;)
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 18, 2008, 07:50:59 PM
Quote from: ThelmaLou on August 18, 2008, 07:46:52 PM
Pretty can be tough ya know  ;)

Like Me! Pretty. And Tough. Yeah... ;D
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: never2loud on August 18, 2008, 07:55:56 PM

But the bodywork is kinda... plain.  And, well... you're not.

Wassup wid dat?   [evil]
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: BarneePhife on August 19, 2008, 08:11:06 AM
Quote from: Kaptain DLS on August 18, 2008, 07:50:59 PM
Like Me! Pretty. And Tough. Yeah... ;D

Like Charmin?

(http://www.everytrail.com/user_pics/2331-charminBear.jpg)

Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: LYD on August 19, 2008, 09:35:07 AM
You are the captain of ass wipers!!!  [laugh]
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 19, 2008, 09:36:59 AM
Quote from: LYDBLQ on August 19, 2008, 09:35:07 AM
You are the captain of ass wipers!!!  [laugh]

So, is that a bad thing?!? :P
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: pipeliner1978 on August 19, 2008, 09:47:11 AM
Quote from: LYDBLQ on August 19, 2008, 09:35:07 AM
You are the captain of ass wipers!!!  [laugh]
So......does that moto dealer that sell Ducs now sell snow mobiles?  Sure will be thinking about you when we're all riding around in the fall/winter and you wont be able to open you garage b/c of the 10' snow drifts........ [cheeky]
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Cyclone on August 19, 2008, 11:03:06 AM
Quote from: LYDBLQ on August 19, 2008, 09:35:07 AM
You are the captain of ass wipers!!!  [laugh]
Quote from: Kaptain Charmin on August 19, 2008, 09:36:59 AM
So, is that a bad thing?!? :P

[laugh] I don't know about wiping but I've always thought you can be a Major pain in the ass if you want to!

So you move up a rank to Major Charmin !!   [roll]  ;D
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 19, 2008, 07:16:40 PM
Quote from: Cyclone on August 19, 2008, 11:03:06 AM
So you move up a rank to Major Charmin !!   [roll]  ;D

Done [thumbsup]
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Cyclone on August 19, 2008, 08:08:52 PM
 [clap] Congratulations Major Charmin ! You are now Major league and you've often been a Major pain so don't forget to say hello to Major Tom !  Put yer helmet on !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vj7wFdLXb8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vj7wFdLXb8)

You are rivaling MTC for most screen names in a week - damn proud Sir !!  [clap]
Title: Re: More Nekkid Goodness
Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 21, 2008, 06:21:37 AM
not Bowie's finest moment... evidently not mine either :P