Nico
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El Diablo !!!
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« on: March 19, 2009, 06:57:21 PM » |
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I am in the process of customizing my Valk and had to take a picture of the bike in such a sorry state. Nothing is sadder to me then the bike torn down for repair:  But, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The tins are almost done being painted. The new exhaust pipes are installed:  I am also installing new handlebars, grips and waiting for my tins to come back from the painter. I will post photos of the new look when my baby is done. More to come... Nick |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2009, 07:17:33 PM » |
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Do you plan to remove the wheels before you install the tins ?  |
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Nico
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2009, 07:48:26 PM » |
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I didn't remove them to take the tins off. Didn't plan on taking them off to put the tins back on. Just a slow careful hand and probably some help from a friend.
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2009, 07:55:01 PM » |
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Look'in good so far! Aren't you getting tired of tearing it down? I know I am, mine... After a major cleaning this weekend... less wrenching, more riding... And another thing... you should at least give your brother (really is my brother) a "sneak preview" of the tins before debuting them to EVERYBODY... sheesh  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2009, 07:59:28 PM » |
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What are tins ?
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2009, 08:03:52 PM » |
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What are tins ?
The fenders, tank, etc... metal (thus "tins") body parts. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2009, 08:23:24 PM » |
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I didn't remove them to take the tins off. Didn't plan on taking them off to put the tins back on. Just a slow careful hand and probably some help from a friend.
This is just my opinion but if you've got a nice paint job on the tins you are going to wish you pulled the wheels its hard enough to install them without scratchin' them up with the wheels off. I look forward to seein' it when its done.Buy plenty of blue painters tape to wrap then in   |
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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2009, 08:29:43 PM » |
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what size triple tread you sporting?
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Nico
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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2009, 04:46:51 AM » |
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Pete,
When I get the tins back, I will send you the "sneak preview" pics. I got some of the painting "in process" but want to wait till they are completely done before sending out any pics.
And I know what you mean about being tired of wrenching. Here is the list of what I have done and still need to do (just this round of mods alone)
De-smog - DONE
New handlebars - DONE
Install belly tank - DONE
Truck stack exhaust covers - DONE
Install new grips/chrome switch covers
Install new braided cables and lines
Fabricate braided cover for radiator hoses (saw other posting on this)
Install lowers on forks (thanks to you for the lowers)
New brake shoes front and rear (also installing speed bleeders)
Reinstall all electrical wiring to tins and install newly painted tins
WHEW ! Didn't realize there was this much left. But it is all a day or two worth of work (barring any unforseen problems or issues)
So, keep an eye out in your email for a sneak preview of the new "El Diablo"
Nick
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« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2009, 04:47:27 AM » |
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 but the wait is worth it...  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2009, 10:38:40 AM » |
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Nico: "Nothing is sadder to me then the bike torn down for repair:"  Yesssir.... I can relate to that, I am still putting pieces back on mine...... one at a time...... But it's worth it in the end  |
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