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    #31
    Originally posted by Big T View Post
    Kenny, looking good
    Could I suggest that you use a photo hosting service for more and better pictures per post?
    thanx, is there any host you can recommend that is easy to use? With a cell phone as it is more convenient and easy for me, thanx. 😀

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      #32
      I use Flickr on my laptop, I don't know about on a phone

      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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        #33
        Originally posted by Big T View Post
        I use Flickr on my laptop, I don't know about on a phone

        http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...t_pictures.pdf
        ok, i’ll check out Flickr but meanwhile i’ll just post this pic. As it is near to impossible to get a hold of those badges that goes on each side i got them made thru a 3D printer. Cheap and easy. However they need to be painted.
        Today i did find most of loose bolts n nuts and put them in place. Adjusted the new chain, put on chainguard. Put the clutchwire in place. Polished exhaust and other bits like gearlever. And some other things too. A good day 😉👍279D5E50-C7BF-4778-96A3-C21B9FB50125.jpg

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          #34
          There's a thread about Flickr in the Campfire
          1978 GS 1000 (since new)
          1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
          1978 GS 1000 (parts)
          1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
          1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
          1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
          2007 DRz 400S
          1999 ATK 490ES
          1994 DR 350SES

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            #35
            Guiliari seat by Kenneth H, on Flickr


            Flickr test.....

            Badge by Kenneth H, on Flickr
            Last edited by Kenny; 11-25-2019, 08:57 AM. Reason: forgot to write a text and try to post more than one picture in one comment...

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              #36
              Looks like you figured out how to post hosted pics.

              Limit is 10 per post.

              Ed
              GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
              GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
              GSX-R750Y (Sold)

              my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
              Originally posted by GSXR7ED
              Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                #37
                One of the few things I wanna modify is the tail light. It just sticks out too much and destroys the flow of the hump. So i made a plexiglas and bended it to shape with heat, then painted it red with tailglas paint. I made some space in the hump for fitting the led. This was just the first test with brakelight function. There will be a second led light under to fill up that plate and give a very noticable taillight for the cars behind me. Not just for show but a bit of safety.

                Taillight from original to modified by Kenneth H, on Flickr
                Tail light original by Kenneth H, on Flickr
                Tail light by Kenneth H, on Flickr
                Modified taillight by Kenneth H, on Flickr

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                  #38
                  Did a little work on it today, lots of small bits n pieces and assembly. And a bit of sanding down the engine covers, forks, then polished them up a bit.
                  Before:
                  32403C51-729C-4309-B080-D8B0C6B41D7D by Kenneth H, on Flickr

                  After:
                  109A0E47-E43D-40AF-B2A5-5ECED23B7E89 by Kenneth H, on Flickr

                  3141B2B9-3C7B-4006-A969-4C34FB0068F8 by Kenneth H, on Flickr

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                    #39
                    What sandpaper did you use? I was considering rechroming the engine covers, but if they can look that good with sanding then I might not bother.
                    GS1000G 1981

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by Noreg View Post
                      What sandpaper did you use? I was considering rechroming the engine covers, but if they can look that good with sanding then I might not bother.
                      First 320grade then 600 and final i used 1000. Then autosol polish and a pad on the drill.

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                        #41
                        If you have 1500/2000/3000 grit available, so much the better

                        Kenny, I see a potential problem. Having those shiny bits next to tarnished bits may drive you mad!
                        Last edited by Big T; 01-26-2020, 08:04 PM.
                        1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                        1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                        1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                        1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                        1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                        1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                        2007 DRz 400S
                        1999 ATK 490ES
                        1994 DR 350SES

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                          #42
                          Originally posted by Big T View Post
                          If you have 1500/2000/3000 grit available, so much the better

                          Kenny, I see a potential problem. Having those shiny bits next to tarnished bits may drive you mad!
                          yeah. I know what you mean. I will at least give the engine a little cleanup. But i might/or should have painted the engineblock. Maybe next winter?

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                            #43
                            Originally posted by Big T View Post
                            If you have 1500/2000/3000 grit available, so much the better

                            Kenny, I see a potential problem. Having those shiny bits next to tarnished bits may drive you mad!
                            And i for sure am looking after new badges to be fitted on engine covers. They are in terrible state. There are some on eBay but there has been reported that many are just simple stickers. 🙁

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                              #44
                              2061FBEE-E041-48A2-86C1-8DBBFB841061.jpg
                              pulled these out today. Will pull them apart and give them a good cleanup in the ultrasonic cleaner this weekend.

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                                #45
                                Badges??
                                Yeah, good luck with that, especially as the ones for the 550 are smaller than the big bikes.
                                Are yours dented/scuffed?

                                Carbs - follow the tutorial on Basscliffs site. Except ultrasonic instead of dip
                                Last edited by Big T; 01-29-2020, 04:20 PM.
                                1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                                1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                                1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                                1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                                1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                                1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                                2007 DRz 400S
                                1999 ATK 490ES
                                1994 DR 350SES

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