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    Macho maroon? I think not!!

    Hey kids, I got the paint on my new standard tank (courtesy of Andreas) done today. Here is a brief rundown.

    Before: not very cafe at all



    Enter new tank: I hate macho maroon



    Finally, all painted up and installed: looks like a cafe bike now!











    Nothing a little gold leaf and $450 in paint can't do! I am waiting on the paint to cure for the final buff, and then it is game on! I am pretty happy, this tank is ALL paint, not stickers here.

    Oh, BTW, the old special tank is now for sale. Paint is 2 years old, and just has normal wear and tear. The petcocks do leak a little (not externally, they just don't shut off completely). The thermistor works properly. If anyone is interested, PM me and we can work out a deal.

    Now back to look at the "improved" XS1100....
    Last edited by T99Ford; 05-22-2010, 06:26 PM.
    Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

    Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson
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  • #2
    Very nice! Someday I'd like to paint my bike. Just hope to do half the job you did.
    68 Honda Cl350 (sold)
    76 Honda Cb 400 super sport
    79 special (skull bike)
    79 special (parts bike w/title)
    79 special
    80 standard full dress (Sat 24 years)
    81 special (parts for now trying to get the title)
    81 kaw 750 ltd (sold to brother-in-law)
    80 650 maxim (fixing for wife)
    81 650 maxim
    81 Xs 650 special ( No title found in a barn)
    88 Zx 600r (Sold)
    01 Gz 250

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    • #3
      Originally posted by T99Ford View Post
      looks like a cafe bike now!
      Looks good. All that's missing is the cafe seat.
      2H7 (79) owned since '89
      3H3 owned since '06

      "If it ain't broke, modify it"

      ☮

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      • #4
        Man,

        That is one good looking paint job!
        '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
        Original except:
        120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
        4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
        Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
        All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
        "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
        Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

        Big John

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        • #5
          Nice paint scheme there T99!.......matches the "cafe" era well!
          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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          • #6
            That is nice! The brass sets off the gold on the tank, too.
            -- Scott
            _____
            ♬
            2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
            1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
            1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
            1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
            1979 XS1100F: parts
            2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
            ♬

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            • #7
              well done
              91 kwaka kz1000p
              Stock


              ( Insert clever quote here )

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              • #8
                Originally posted by T99Ford View Post
                - - - Nothing a little gold leaf and $450 in paint can't do! - - - Oh, BTW, the old special tank is now for sale. Paint is 2 years old, and just has normal wear and tear. The petcocks do leak a little (not externally, they just don't shut off completely). The thermistor works properly. If anyone is interested, PM me and we can work out a deal. - - -
                Hi T99,
                $450? Gawd, I thought I was Mr Spendthrift for spending $100 on paint. A superb job BTW.
                Before you sell the Special tank, remember that you will need it's thermistor sender to put in your Standard tank because the Standard tank's rheostat sender ain't compatible with the red light in your tach.
                Also the sender mounts in the other side of the tunnel in a Standard tank so the thermistor needs to be installed with it's wires pointing forward when mounted or it'll be upside down and not give a proper reading.
                Fred Hill, S'toon
                XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                • #9
                  Phil,
                  I know it is missing the right seat. I have kept this one to keep the bike two up, so that my wife can ride along. I am looking into buying another XS11 right now, and if it pans out, Thruxton seat here I come!

                  Fred,
                  Thanks for the props! The paint is actually black pearl/ copper metallic, making it about the most expensive additives you can get. I did not realize this when I ordered it, but was definitely surpised upon getting the receipt. Oh well, it now has the understated look of "money" Thanks for the tip on the thermistor, too.

                  Glad everybody likes it...
                  Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                  Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                  • #10
                    gas cap key

                    I think you can swap out the locking mechanisms between the special and standard tanks, if you haven't thought of that already. One less key on the chain and you don't have to send whoever buys the tank a key to your bike!

                    Looks real good. One day, when my bike drives in a straight line and doesn't make funny noises, I'll paint my bike. I already know what I want to do with it, but I need a garage so I can strip it to the frame, blast it, and get a nice cream on there, as in crimson and cream.
                    1978 Yamaha XS 1100E "Monster" 2010-2012
                    2004 RCM-50GL 2008-2010, Don't ask, don't tell (don't really know)

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                    • #11
                      Actually, Andreas was kind enough to send me the matching ignition switch to this key/ cap. So it will have just one key.

                      Cool colors; crimson and cream should work well!
                      Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                      Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                      • #12
                        Awesome job Tyler,
                        You definitely have an eye for styling. So is the copper painted over the pearl black?Or am I not seeing something?Or are you talking about the special tank?
                        80 SG XS1100
                        14 Victory Cross Country

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                        • #13
                          Forgot to mention....

                          that's only half of the bike. I'm a half breed. Half OU, half BYU, so on the other side is going to be a nice, deep blue that will compliment the crimson. I figure, most the time you only see half of the bike anyway. Probably put a cream stripe down the middle and maybe paint the fenders cream...maybe... Still not sure about putting logos on it.
                          1978 Yamaha XS 1100E "Monster" 2010-2012
                          2004 RCM-50GL 2008-2010, Don't ask, don't tell (don't really know)

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                          • #14
                            I think I would put the blue on both sides, if you are going to use it, rather than one color on each side. It is odd how often you actully do see both sides, for some reason. It sounds very patriotic, though, Red, White, and Blue!
                            Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                            Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                            • #15
                              Oh, I do have the Yamaha tank badges from this tank if anyone needs some. They are not broken, but the plating is a peeling a little.
                              Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                              Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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