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Excellent job. I think you could get more for that tank. It looks great! 
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Figured all would realize "may fetch $100, maybe more" was a joke1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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I didnt say it was even for sale yet. I did say that i have around 400 into restoration. I may just squirrel it away and someday when i need some cash put it up for sale.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Hey Chuck, Has someday arrived?Never Ride Faster Than Your Angel Can FlyComment
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NO. Unfortunately i was doing a final polishing after its been setting and the foam pad gripped the edge and knocked it off the table. Wasnt squat i could do.I gotta take it back to my dent guy at some point and redo the spot.Thankfully i have the nix label so itll be perfectly matched. I will revisit the tread soon as i get it good but its gonna be a while.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Well, that sucks, Chuck. I've had the same thing happen to me in the past. Shooting an almost finished part across the shop is a horrifying sight... Buffers have a tendency to bite..1979 GS1000S,
1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'Comment
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When painting my last 1000S tank, FINAL clear coats, I bumped the tank slightly, and then, like in slow motion, it wobbled on the stand/box, then rotated and plopped upside down on the fresh paint! HORROR SHOW!
I created a hot box out of an old cedar trunk, baked the tank all night, then block sanded and redid the clear in the morning. Ha ha. $hit happens!
IMG_1348 by nessism, on Flickr
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Yeah i knew better where i had it setting. OH WELL at some point my dent guy will suck it up best he can and ill fx it. Thank god i saved the mix label. I took the suzuki decal in and had paint mixed to match its blue to be spot on. Diablo is good but their blue is darker than stock paint so i couldnt deal with that. Thus, the custom mix.
I had them start with Ford Grabber Blue and tweak from there. Some tints were deleted and some were increased to get it to as close to perfect match to the blue in the decals. You cant tell any shaded discrepancy on the tank. Its that close..honest.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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