1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

[Flaming Chainsaws]

You should use the coarser paper just to cut into the top layer of that black crap.

Do nothing but graze and open the surface so as to not make any deep gouges to the substrate.

Much quicker.

What black crap? The side cover itself is black lol.

yup, as Rusty said (even if that means you may need to spend an additional 2 bucks on the paper)
you probably want to finish off with 400 wet

OK. I'll get some more paper. I already know the sanding and prepping procedures. It's just that all I had was 220 grit and didn't feel like going to the store .

My top end oiler and carbs are gone by the way.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Painted the front fender and right side cover.




It was done with Dupli-Color's Chrysler rattle can paint. Remember that I'm on a budget. The red matched the original OK but you can tell lol. I'll install them tomorrow. Still need to wet sand then polish them.


I will get a real paint job done whenever I can afford it....

[JEEPRUSTY]

All that work and you painted them red?
red is a girl's colour

[Flaming Chainsaws]

All that work and you painted them red?
red is a girl's colour

Ummm... Would I have wanted a mis-matched bike like last time? I would rather not have to paint the gas tank right now either.

Besides, I'm about to register the bike next week .

[Go Mifune]

All that work and you painted them red?
red is a girl's colour

If FC is lucky, a lot of girls will like that color.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

If FC is lucky, a lot of girls will like that color.

Hehe .

If you're like 10 ft away, you won't notice the differences in the red.

So what do you guys think?

[JEEPRUSTY]

looking sharp

[Tech73]

I'd say it lookls really good. Thumbs up

[ptexotik]

It looks like it's itching to LEAP!
Looking forward to what SHE thinks after the first ride (no leaping with her on the back!!)

[Flaming Chainsaws]

I wonder if you guys noticed that there is something important missing behind the engine LOL! I so want to ride it right now!

[JEEPRUSTY]

I wonder if you guys noticed that there is something important missing behind the engine LOL! I so want to ride it right now!

Is it a rider? Its a rider yes yes yes.

[ptexotik]

carb scmarb!!

[Flaming Chainsaws]

carb scmarb!!

Right on! The filters are there because I didn't have any rags to stuff the intake manifolds with .

[Guest]

Looking good FC. I would be tempted to do the rest of the bodywork in the same way...

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Oil pressure switch and oil temp sonsor with wires. Thanks TeamDar!


My lights still do not work so it must be the CPCU.