Painting my 83 gs1100e

[Sandy]

Really?? I did not know that Sandy.

Here's the link to Reproduction Decals but it would apply to all decals I think. Mine came from Bdesigns back east and they said the same thing. Look at step 2 under instructions. Hope this doesn't cause a problem with amount time your dad has here.

http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html?moreinfo.html~main

[trevor]

Here's the link to Reproduction Decals but it would apply to all decals I think. Mine came from Bdesigns back east and they said the same thing. Look at step 2 under instructions. Hope this doesn't cause a problem with amount time your dad has here.

http://www.reproductiondecals.com/de...info.html~main

Thanks Sandy, I guess my dad might have to stick around a bit. lol...

[Sandy]

Well that's gotta be a good thing.

[BigD_83]

Of course this means you must take the 1100ED to the rally in John Day, just so everyone can see it in its new glory

[trevor]

Of course this means you must take the 1100ED to the rally in John Day, just so everyone can see it in its new glory

Lol...was really thinking about taking my 81 1100e seeing as I brought the 83 1100 the last two years. gotta tell you thought the way my 750 is running I'm almost tempted to take it!

Well that's gotta be a good thing.

Yes it would be Sandy. Gotta tell you driving from Arizona back to victoria was a pretty special time with my dad. He has had health issues in the past and you really have to take advantage of these moments.

[growler]

Did you make sure to completely take apart that Harbor Freight gun and clean it completely? Wouldn't want any of their packaging oils or silicone to get on your new paint.

Thanks for taking photos of the process. I'll be doing the same thing later this year and I'm not too confident about it. This will help.

[BigD_83]

Lol...was really thinking about taking my 81 1100e seeing as I brought the 83 1100 the last two years. gotta tell you thought the way my 750 is running I'm almost tempted to take it!

Not too many people off The Island have seen your 750 in person. That would be a good choice, too. Won't be as comfortable as the 1100 if you are trying to make up time (i.e. Interstate) but it shoud be a fun-runner where we are heading.

[JTGS850GL]

Did you make sure to completely take apart that Harbor Freight gun and clean it completely? Wouldn't want any of their packaging oils or silicone to get on your new paint.

Thanks for taking photos of the process. I'll be doing the same thing later this year and I'm not too confident about it. This will help.

+1 on that. Disassemble the gun and clean everything of with reducer. Reassemble the gun and shot some clean reducer through it.

Add a disposable desiccant filter/dryer before the regulator as well. You can pick one up at any Home Depot for around $7. You'll hate life if you start to spray water.

[trevor]

Not too many people off The Island have seen your 750 in person. That would be a good choice, too. Won't be as comfortable as the 1100 if you are trying to make up time (i.e. Interstate) but it shoud be a fun-runner where we are heading.

Yeah if it wasn't for the Interstate the 750 would be the bike. But I have been on the Interstate with that bike before and with luggage it's working pretty hard. Plus I gotta try and keep up to you hooligans!

Did you make sure to completely take apart that Harbor Freight gun and clean it completely? Wouldn't want any of their packaging oils or silicone to get on your new paint.

Thanks for taking photos of the process. I'll be doing the same thing later this year and I'm not too confident about it. This will help.

The gun has been thoroughly cleaned. My dad has been painting cars and trucks and big rigs since the 60s...here a sample of his work...his 58 Apache...thanks for the tips guys I really appreciate it.

[growler]

WOW! That truck is gorgeous!

[glib]

My dad has been painting cars and trucks and big rigs since the 60s...here a sample of his work

Uh, what forum is your dad on?

[BigD_83]

Yeah if it wasn't for the Interstate the 750 would be the bike. But I have been on the Interstate with that bike before and with luggage it's working pretty hard. Plus I gotta try and keep up to you hooligans!



The gun has been thoroughly cleaned. My dad has been painting cars and trucks and big rigs since the 60s...here a sample of his work...his 58 Apache...thanks for the tips guys I really appreciate it.

Ontario sure has changed since the last time I went for a visit!

[bccap]

Not too many people off The Island have seen your 750 in person. That would be a good choice, too. Won't be as comfortable as the 1100 if you are trying to make up time (i.e. Interstate) but it shoud be a fun-runner where we are heading.

I love my 750 on a road like the Squamish hwy. But I didn't like it at all deadheading it back from Chilliwack on the freeway after the BCCMC ride....

[Hayabuser]

Ontario sure has changed since the last time I went for a visit!

LOL!

[trevor]

Ontario sure has changed since the last time I went for a visit!

Global warming.