Like a hole in the head...

[tkent02]

Stunning is right! Can't wait to see it all put back together!

 

[SVSooke]

 

[Guest]

That is pure awesomeness Larry! Fantastic :clap:

Love the colour combination and the quality of the job is just top notch typical Larry as well

 

[nvr2old]

Thanks again everyone for the kind words. I'm anxious to get it done, too. The seat is getting stitched up as we speak. Should be ready next weekend.

 

[850 Combat]

Our neighbors were basically trapped in their house for 1/2 hr. They're just not intimidated by us mere humans. Didn't see the mama moose, but she was probably around somewhere. People give them large leeway around here, for sure. That's at least the third or fourth time this winter that they were hangin' around looking for something to eat..and then they just disappear. One second they're there, and then..poof, they're gone.

I got stomped once on the back by a moose. Between the shoulder blades. Fortunately, it didn't hurt that much. Later that evening, a large cow moose front kicked my buddy in the chest, which knocked the cap off his bottle of Grolsch. He flew the length of my pickup and landed on his back.

That was in Fairbanks. Sand Point seems like a cool place. I looked at some work at a gas compressor plant just outside of town to the west once.

 

[nvr2old]

Finally got the 400F buttoned up and polished out. Took close to 7 months, but I'm pretty happy with the results. Glad she's done..

 

[nvr2old]

Thanks for lookin', and thanks for all the support, you guys.

Larry

 

[GSX1000E]

It looks like the epitome of what I would call a pocket rocket! :clap::clap::clap:
Well done indeed Larry.

 

[nvr2old]

Nice of you to say, I appreciate it. Can't wait to ride it again.

 

[steve murdoch]

Don't care that it is a Honda, looks like B.O.M. material to me.
Larry, a great combo of stock and custom.

 

[dorkburger]

Ive been quietly watching your progresss. Absolutely impeccably done. I love it.

 

[rustybronco]

Ive been quietly watching your progresss. Absolutely impeccably done. I love it.

There's just no way any mere mortal could ever match this man's work...

The word stunning doesn't do it justice.

 

[Vmass]

I think you're in trouble, Larry.............. How are you going to top this one!

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

Wow

Wow

Just magnificent, brilliant. :clap::clap::clap:

Maybe you should take up painting for a living.

That is some nice work.

Cheers.

 

[nvr2old]

Thanks you guys. I'm always really flattered by the opinions of the ones I respect most when it comes to doing these projects. I've seen so many very cool bikes on this site, and it's always inspiration to do the next one.

 

[tkent02]

I am most definitely inspired.

 

[BigD_83]

I haven't looked in a couple of weeks, but what progress! Besides the paint, which of course we have come to expect from you, I see a number of little details that push this resto/mod into the uniquely beautiful category.

I think your concerns about the scalloped edges of the seat pan should be allieved by the finished product. They are hardly noticeable, and with the smooth lines of the tail and pan, they are definitely not out of place.

The hoods over the brake discs are a nice touch...reminds me of something, but I can't put my finger on it.

 

[nvr2old]

I was hoping those blisters over the seat hinges would sorta fade away with the paint and the seat, and I'm really happy with the way it turned out. What I like the most is how, from a side profile, the end of the tail section has practically the same exact line as the back of the tank. Who'd a thunk a Ducati piece would look so right on a Honda of the same year. It was a small gamble that turned out better then I expected. The brake rotor guard is stock, but it does give it a bit of swoopines..(is that even a word..?) It looks like one of those aero bicycle racing helmets.

 

[Guest]

:dancing::clap:

Sort of sums it up really... wow! Absolutely fantastic Larry! You have topped yourself again!

The whole bike flows so well front to back, and the details like the black line at the bottom of the tank, the black front mudguard support, and the black indicator mounts on the tail have really done an excellent job of allowing those things to blend in with the surrounding parts instead of standing out.

Just awesome as always and I love it! :clap:

Incidentally, I notice you have Avon RoadRiders on there as well, and I'm also a big fan of them!

 

[nvr2old]

Thanks, Pete..glad you like it and thanks for noticing the subtleties, too. Those were very important to me.