Ric's Retro Resto: BOTM June 2010

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Bravo, sir. That is a fine looking machine. I never thought I would see a darkwing seat look anything other than "menacing" but that is downright classy!

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HOTT wrote:Thank You guys, that means a lot when you consider all the great projects that have passed thru, and are going on in this forum. I had Her out for a shake down before I took the pictures... Man I love this bike ! She fires right up and loves to go. Lights work, gauges work, nice exhaust tone, all is right with the world. dancr
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Very nice indeed. Good pics too.

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Thanks for a great build. Your talent is evident and the bike looks fantastic.
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Your build ranks with some of the best I've seen on here ... nicely done, like the color choice and that is the best darkwing seat on a wing to date. Bravo
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It earned my approval Rick :8) . It turned out real nice and looks like a fun bike. JB
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That is a masterpiece of blending color and form.
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Very nice. It is always great to see a project completed. Especially one as nice as this.
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Beautiful work you should be proud.
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Very tasteful, another model Honda should have made.
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Thank you all, I'm.... wow.. thanks.
another model Honda should have made.
thanks Cookie, I really tried to get that across. (That and that whole keepin' it on a budget thing).
I took a little license with the Honda logo. Kinda mix and match. lolol Ric

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Excellent build! Condor is a very appropriate name. She looks like she'll take off like a big bird!
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Nothing beats being in the wind on something you resurrected.

Nice, very nice.
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YOU MAKE EVERYTHING LOOKS EASY!!! WELL DONE!!! action1 action1 action1 action1
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All I can say is ...WOW! My hat is off to you, what a SWEET ride...

The detail on this bike is fantastic.The light-colored frame really emphasiszes the nice lines of this part of the old gals. I also like the stock black look, but the look of yours is great.

I also like the front fender setup that you did. I love the "minimalistic" design...good proportions and nice lines to boot...

I also like the way that the bike looks from the rear. You really tied all the rear elements together nicely, not an easy task on these bikes.

Graphics and paint are great, pipes are cool...

Bike Of The Month material for sure!
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