[KiwiHOG]

Hi guys and gals,

New to the forum, and this is my first mod

I find it more satisfying doing things myself, but sometimes you buy cause you simply can't do it

Today i completed my first mod

What do you think?......will do the lower part and triple tree next


Ray

 

[Zowie Mcgrath]

Welcome mate
She came up nice. Will be interested in how she it all comes out

 

[Rock270]

welcome! you have found a great group of folks here.
helpful advice and great sharing of ideas.

 

[oandy]

Uh oh... someone has chrome fever...lol...looks good.

 

[charlesskelter]

Looks great. I wish I had the tenacity to keep polished stuff nice and shiny.

 

[DaddyDevilKing]

Looks pretty sweet! Can we see a pulled back shot?

 

[KiwiHOG]

Lol - not chrome - that's 3 hours of wet sanding the powder coating and polishing the stock alloy - spent years doing it on my sons race bikes , now it my turn

The triple trees will be a little harder - but yes I love shines

Ray

 

[harsha r]

Hi guys and gals,

New to the forum, and this is my first mod

I find it more satisfying doing things myself, but sometimes you buy cause you simply can't do it

Today i completed my first mod

What do you think?......will do the lower part and triple tree next


Ray

Too good sir., a great piece of work would really love to do it on my bike a detailed steps would really help me

Best Regards,
Harsha R

 

[KiwiHOG]

Hi,

Very easy process;
1. Use a good paint stripper, apparently an aircraft stripper is best, I used a standard brand
2. Start sanding with about 300 grit wet and dry paper
3. Any tricky spots can be dealt with by using a Dremel and a wire wheel, but be care - lightly only
4. Gradually increase wet and dry sanding, next 600, then 1000 and finish with 2000
5. Now I use a good aluminium polish with 2000 grit
6. Wipe clean
7. Now polish with a lint free rag and the alloy polish again

CAUTION: make sure you follow all safety instructions with paint stripper, it's lethal stuff
Gloves are required too

Looking forward to seeing you results


Ride hard!!!!

Ray

 

[KiwiHOG]

Mod No.2 under way

PlastiDip Matt Black finish - was originally red

Will do the tank this weekend


Ray

 

[Irie]

Let me know what you use to clean the Plastidipped parts. I used the vinegar Windex that I use on my black denim paint and it discolored the Plastidip.

 

[KiwiHOG]

I just use warm soapy water

I paint my car parts and clean the same way

Ray

 

[KiwiHOG]

I just use warm soapy water

I paint my car parts and clean the same way

Ray

MOD 3 UNDER WAY.....

New grips...STD Harley ISO grips...with a 7/8 insert for the clutch side...much heavier and nicer to ride !!!

 

[KiwiHOG]

MOD 3 UNDER WAY.....

New grips...STD Harley ISO grips...with a 7/8 insert for the clutch side...much heavier and nicer to ride !!!

MOD # 4

Head light replacement with a 6500K Blue light....MUCH MUCH brighter!!

First picture is old bulb

2nd pic is new bulb

AWESOME

 

[KiwiHOG]

MOD # 4

Head light replacement with a 6500K Blue light....MUCH MUCH brighter!!

First picture is old bulb

2nd pic is new bulb

AWESOME

Nice ride today...thinking I might just keen the tank RED

Nice touch with the black rear and front fender

 

[Zowie Mcgrath]

nice work mate..!