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1983 Suzuki GS1100ED --- "Big Boy"

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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) :p
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 :rolleyes:.

My top end oiler and carbs are gone by the way.
 
Painted the front fender and right side cover.
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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....
 
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 :D.
 
It looks like it's itching to LEAP!
Looking forward to what SHE thinks after the first ride :D (no leaping with her on the back!!)
 
I wonder if you guys noticed that there is something important missing behind the engine LOL! I so want to ride it right now!
 
Looking good FC. I would be tempted to do the rest of the bodywork in the same way...
 
Oil pressure switch and oil temp sonsor with wires. Thanks TeamDar!
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My lights still do not work so it must be the CPCU.
 
Looking good FC. I would be tempted to do the rest of the bodywork in the same way...
Hmmm... Didn't see your post. It is very tempting but there is only 1 more month of summer. Need to ride now! And I might spill gas all over the gas tank and completely ruin so it will look even more like crap :rolleyes:.

Slowly saving up for a REAL paint job. What I did to the fender and side cover is just a temporary fix.
 
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