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Figured you guys would enjoy this. Amazing video of hand painted pinstriping at Royal Enfield Factory...
http://www.boingboing.net/2011/06/15...iping-wor.html
http://www.boingboing.net/2011/06/15...iping-wor.html
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Pat K
80 XS11 "Special" Standard
(80G chassis & engine w/ 79 SG lights and cluster)
79 XS650 (engine currently squeals like a stuck pig.)
72 Plymouth Satellite (met an unpaved manhole collar, which it managed to tear out of the street, currently has some "issues")
04 Current Designs Solstice GT XL Kayak (I like it because it doesn't have carbs, or any other moving parts) -
I would love to have my MNS tank done like that.1980 XS1100LG Midnight
1991 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane
"The hand is almost valueless at one end of the arm if there be not a brain at the other"
Here's to a long life and a happy one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer and another one! -
thanks!
love it!
I came close to getting one when I came back from deployment in '05 but wound up with an RV instead. Shoulda kept to the plan.
johnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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Wish I could lay stripes like that!Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Impressive.XS1100SG - Obsession
Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes."
-- Jack BurtonComment
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If you ask him, he will probably tell you that the first 4 or 5 hundred tanks were the hardest.RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs
"It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"
Everything on hold...Comment
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Wow! I just kept thinking how many hours I would have to put in with tape and paper and other prep in the hopes of getting something to look as good.
blkryno
81 11 SH (83 Venture cct )
79 11 SF (83 Venture cct on the shelf for it.)
Semper FiComment
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where were you at? who were you with? and when did you get back in '05?Originally posted by jwhughes3 View PostDaily Driver - '04 Suzuki Marauder 1600
Project Bike - '79 XS1100 Special
Hi my name is Nate and I'm am Addict...I quit riding every night before bed and can't help but start riding again the next morning...
Ride Till You Die!
"MESS WITH THE BEST DIE LIKE THE REST" -Semper Fidelis!
“Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.”
"When in doubt, Gas it!. If it doesnt fix the problem, at least it will end the suspense!"Comment
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deployed twice for a year each time...
Nate - I know I answered your PM but didn't want folks to think I was just ignoring you
Expeditionary Medical Facility Dallas at Camp Arifjan Kuwait from Jan-Dec 05.
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Germany Sep07 - Oct08.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
"Not all treasure is silver and gold"Comment
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