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 Post subject: Re: My "outside the Barn" find GL1100.
Post Number:#571  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:23 am 
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now what are you going to do all winter .....youve been at this awhile .......good thing you got the little sister to mess with .......

Exactly joedrum!
Plus I am always on the lookout for another... thinking I might try a bagger or a sidecar rig next ;)

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 Post subject: Re: My "outside the Barn" find GL1100.
Post Number:#572  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:32 am 
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Lets see, things to do this winter. Wire the new shop. Insulate the new shop. Put up drywall/plywood/something on the walls of the new shop. LOL
The 350 will take up some time too. I'm always looking too but haven't run onto anydeals I couldn't walk away from yet.
When you get ready to come down just give me a shout. I'll give you the address and make sure I'm here.

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Post Number:#573  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:38 am 
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Peg board Lots and lots of peg board!
....It's the manly paneling. lolol lolol .

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Post Number:#574  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:28 pm 
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The only thing I don't like about pegboard is that when you don't get a tight fit the wrench comes off with the peg.

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Post Number:#575  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:43 pm 
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I went fo another ride.. Oct 31st who'd a thunk it!
So happy I had to shoot some more pics, daylight and good camera for a change. crossy.gif


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Post Number:#576  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:56 pm 
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Nice pictures, she is ready for fair weather but not heavy rain.

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Doesn't look like you have your snow tires on yet...glad you made it out before needing them! :lol:

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Post Number:#578  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:27 pm 
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Now were talking! Great job 99% finished (are they ever really done?) What is it about sunlight that just sets off a bike!

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So how do those bars feel?

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 Post subject: Re: My "outside the Barn" find GL1100.
Post Number:#580  PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:51 am 
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The handlebars feel fine with my long arms, but you were right about the mirrors. I need to find something that the stalk goes out more, not up.
VHT Paint has burnt off the headers, even though I tried to cure it per the directions. Looking for black header wrap next.

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Post Number:#581  PostPosted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:15 am 
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:drool :drool :drool I'm SO jealous!!! Enjoy the ride!

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Looks great sitting in the sun ! Beautiful !!

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Post Number:#583  PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:52 pm 
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I must say I do not recall a purple bike that looks so good. I keep coming back for another look.

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Post Number:#584  PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:33 pm 
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Nice looking overall! Good work!
IF you are looking for a paint that will not burn off, check out a silicone-based paint. I've had a quart can of Eastwood's Stainless Steel finish that I've been using for years(won't dry out). Heat cures it in an oven or in use.
Then there are those new finishes that are sprayed on and look like chrome or any other color wanted.
Yes, pegboards are nice. Much better now that they have a little plastic thingy that holds the hook on the board when removing the hanging item.

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 Post subject: Re: My "outside the Barn" find GL1100.
Post Number:#585  PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:12 am 
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heh heh... cured in the oven.... oh that was not a good when the wifey got home.


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