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Mother's Bike Comes Back to Life (Now JBubble's bike has a mystery)

Started by jdubbs32584, May 15, 2009, 08:55:05 PM

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May 15, 2009, 08:55:05 PM Last Edit: May 21, 2009, 10:41:43 AM by JBubble
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


Front fender


Belly pan


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)


All done



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.

somegirl

#1
May 15, 2009, 09:03:49 PM
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
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swampduc

#2
May 15, 2009, 09:05:30 PM
congrats on getting it back together.
Hope ya'll have a great ride tomorrow.
Respeta mi autoridad!

Speeddog

#3
May 15, 2009, 09:40:07 PM
Battery charged up?

Looking forward to hearing about a great ride!
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jdubbs32584

#4
May 15, 2009, 09:47:20 PM
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]

red baron

#5
May 15, 2009, 09:58:58 PM
goddammitt those are some white legs............................ :o





Nice job on the paintwork. [thumbsup]

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jdubbs32584

#6
May 15, 2009, 10:00:36 PM
Quote from: trouble on May 15, 2009, 09:58:58 PM
goddammitt those are some white legs............................ :o


We match.  [laugh]

IZ

#7
May 15, 2009, 10:31:22 PM
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.

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Quote from: bobspapa on May 29, 2011, 08:09:57 AMThis just in..IZ is not that short..and I am not that tall.

krolik

#8
May 15, 2009, 10:44:15 PM
No excuses for not meeting up for a ride now. [evil]
'03 M800 "not so dark" Dark, Remus high pipes, Cycle Cat clipons & frame sliders, CRG lanesplitter mirrors, Sargent seat, tail chop, Nichols flywheel, modified & powdercoated rearsets, 15/44 gearing, 520 chain & sprockets, TPO Beast pod filters, Power Comander III. 72.95 Rear Wheel HP & 54.29 ft-lbs!

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JDucati

#9
May 16, 2009, 12:26:21 AM
Lookin sharp.   [thumbsup]

Hope to see you guys out on the road soon.

~JD
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slowpoke13

#10
May 16, 2009, 05:08:07 AM
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)


Dude - I got the same shirt.  [thumbsup]

Nice looking bike. Enjoy the ride.
slowpokesan

TiNi

#11
May 16, 2009, 05:52:19 AM
LoVe the color  [thumbsup]
have a great ride you two  [moto] [moto]

billruiz

#12
May 16, 2009, 06:10:37 AM
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!

ducducgooseme

#13
May 16, 2009, 06:29:17 AM
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
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Porsche Monkey

#14
May 16, 2009, 06:54:35 AM
I'm still waiting for the cupcake pics.  [thumbsup]
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