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Project: Cool Kat II

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Yeah will need to see what those engine covers do but I think you'll be fine on the engine side Russ.

And yes you definitely should've kept the Ohlin's to match those front forks :rolleyes:

What colour are the Fox's?

Those are the Fox's on the bike now Pete.
 
Oooops :o

I misread... the YSS are the *black*/red ones... sheesh... the YSS should be fine :rolleyes:
 
Looks good Russ, you will need to shorten your kickstand

Looking mighty fine!
 
Michelin Pilot Powers (I think). To tell you the truth I am so scatter brained right now I can't think straight.

This build has been extremely challenging the last couple of weeks. Just a few of the highlights:

- Anodizer mistakenly anodizes my NEW Vortex triple tree black when they were supposed to clear anodize.
- Anodizer somehow misplaces a custom fabbed piece for ignition switch.
- I somehow misplace a set of cam cap covers which I replace and bring to powder coater. Powder coater then promptly melts them. Didn't know they were aluminum.
- Painter misplaces the right side fake switches that go into side cover.
- Painter somehow gets hair and couple pieces of dirt on tank then clears over it. Also smudge on side cover and clears over it. They of course have to re-shoot and I pick up today looks great until I get home and realize that when they wet sanded side cover they must have hit vinyl pinstriping and distorted it. They will have to re-shoot.
- Got seat back today and guy messed up the seams. Good work just seams in wrong place. I actually may keep the way it is. Not bad just not exactly what I wanted.

Literally not one damn thing has gone smoothly lately. I am about to lose my damn mind.
 
Many of us can relate. I am 95% done on my build. After getting the motor back in, I accidentally broke the shift linkage. Unfortunately is specific to this year and model and guess what, they don't make it anymore. Crap! Can't find my battery strap. And Ive somehow lost my electrical crimpers I need to finish up the electrics. I'd pull my hair out too but I'm trying to hang on to what I have left.

So, it's time to step away for a day or so, have a beer, put on some good tunes, and take a deep breath. Looking at what your building, this moment in time will quickly be forgotten once you are out on the open road.
 
Hang in there, man. I've had days like that, too. Sometimes you wonder why you ever undertook the whole friggin' deal..but when she's done and she's right, life will be good again. Can't wait to see it. ;)
 
Hang in there, man. I've had days like that, too. Sometimes you wonder why you ever undertook the whole friggin' deal..but when she's done and she's right, life will be good again. Can't wait to see it. ;)

Personally I blame you Larry. if you would have painted my bodywork I am certain none of this would have ever happened. :)
 
Russ
They look really good!!! What's not to be upset about? Except maybe the lack of tail?
Laters
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Looks good.

My parents live in Montrose. You don't know how close I was to buying the one you sold.
 
Personally I blame you Larry. if you would have painted my bodywork I am certain none of this would have ever happened. :)

:D..I wish I could've painted it for you Russ. I'll get back in it one of these days. I miss it. Seriously. I like the stripes, and the satin finish. Let me know how it works out a couple of months down the road. I'll be curious to see how hard/easy it is to keep nice.
 
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Looking awesome Russ, the paint scheme is great!

I hear your frustration, sometimes things just never seem to go to plan... but all of a sudden it'll turn around and you won't know yourself for all the success you're having :D
 
Bike's looking awesome Russ. You and Joe should do a Biker Buildoff thread.:D
 
Bike's looking awesome Russ. You and Joe should do a Biker Buildoff thread.:D

I would be sorely outmatched Ed. Joe is the only builder; my best tool is my wallet (which is mighty depleted right now!).
 
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