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  • Fearthepack
    XStremely XSive
    • May 2012
    • 255
    • Orlando, Fla.

    #196
    LOL.... I will have to revisit the S hole in the front MC

    I did clean the S hole in rear master Thank you.
    1979 F worst one i could find
    to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
    _________________________________

    We can't all get along!

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    • Fearthepack
      XStremely XSive
      • May 2012
      • 255
      • Orlando, Fla.

      #197
      It's a wonderful thing to step away from your project to clear your head from time to time.....
      OK revistited the spooge holes and was convinced I was the only owner of an XS1100 that had MC's with no spooge holes....this was after several magnifying glass inspections and jabbing every small object I could find in this imaginary hole...they just aren't there.... Wrong had to make a spooge hole killer out of a coat hanger to get the strength, size, and sharpness to knock out the plugged holes.....and sure enough there they are....

      So got the rear brakes all bled out and 95% of fronts before time got in the way
      1979 F worst one i could find
      to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
      _________________________________

      We can't all get along!

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      • kboehringer
        XS-XJ Guru
        • May 2015
        • 1224
        • Peachtree City, Georgia.

        #198
        Originally posted by Fearthepack
        Fearthepack,
        The color/paint scheme of that motor is extremely attractive. VERY Nice Job!
        Nice attention to detail!
        Kurt
        Kurt Boehringer
        Peachtree City, Georgia

        1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
        1978 - SR500 - Thumper
        1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
        1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
        1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
        1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
        1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
        1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
        1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
        1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
        1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
        1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
        2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery

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        • Fearthepack
          XStremely XSive
          • May 2012
          • 255
          • Orlando, Fla.

          #199
          Kboehringer you have a good eye.... Thanks i was looking for something just a little different non factory....
          1979 F worst one i could find
          to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
          _________________________________

          We can't all get along!

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          • Fearthepack
            XStremely XSive
            • May 2012
            • 255
            • Orlando, Fla.

            #200
            DYI spooge hole probe.....Just use it like you are trying not to pop a balloon and all will be fine....







            1979 F worst one i could find
            to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
            _________________________________

            We can't all get along!

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            • Fearthepack
              XStremely XSive
              • May 2012
              • 255
              • Orlando, Fla.

              #201
              Wait a minute if I have brakes then I should be ready to crank it and take it around the block.....Oh so tempting....I purposely haven't put fluids in, to prevent the dreaded..."Rush to Ride syndrome"
              1979 F worst one i could find
              to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
              _________________________________

              We can't all get along!

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              • 3Phase
                XS-XJ Super Guru
                • May 2008
                • 5529
                • Simi Valley, CA

                #202
                <disembodied voice in the air>
                "Fearthepack, brakes work better with fluid in them.
                Fearthepack! Fiiiillll the brakes!"
                </voice>

                .
                -- 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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                • Fearthepack
                  XStremely XSive
                  • May 2012
                  • 255
                  • Orlando, Fla.

                  #203
                  Paint, lets talk....To fit the build specs.... Everything done in house and stay under $1500 in including the cost of bike....So I get to paint the girl

                  Question on effects of flat, satin, and gloss clear coat on matte, satin, and gloss paint.... Ok let's see if I can ask and still not state my stupidity...

                  I understand what flat clear on matte paint will look like and satin on satin, gloss on gloss... My question is what effect does gloss clear over satin paint look like? Or satin gloss clear over gloss paint effect would be...

                  So in short does the sheen of the clear coat dominate the sheen of the paint and no effects of the paint would be seen.

                  Clear as mud!!!!!
                  1979 F worst one i could find
                  to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                  _________________________________

                  We can't all get along!

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                  • Fearthepack
                    XStremely XSive
                    • May 2012
                    • 255
                    • Orlando, Fla.

                    #204
                    Originally posted by 3Phase
                    <disembodied voice in the air>
                    "Fearthepack, brakes work better with fluid in them.
                    Fearthepack! Fiiiillll the brakes!"
                    </voice>

                    .
                    You funny see post #197.......fluids in engine
                    1979 F worst one i could find
                    to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                    _________________________________

                    We can't all get along!

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                    • motoman
                      Master of XSology
                      • Aug 2005
                      • 8413
                      • Grand Junction, Colorado

                      #205
                      Originally posted by Fearthepack
                      You funny see post #197.......fluids in engine
                      ......and muti-use hanger for a dip-stick.
                      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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                      • Fearthepack
                        XStremely XSive
                        • May 2012
                        • 255
                        • Orlando, Fla.

                        #206
                        Originally posted by motoman
                        ......and muti-use hanger for a dip-stick.
                        Johnny Carson is that you????????
                        1979 F worst one i could find
                        to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                        _________________________________

                        We can't all get along!

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                        • 3Phase
                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                          • May 2008
                          • 5529
                          • Simi Valley, CA

                          #207
                          The old paint is pretty durable. If you spill brake fluid it just wipes and washes off.

                          Finish working with the brake fluid before you paint so you don't have to worry about the new paint.

                          .
                          -- 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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                          • Fearthepack
                            XStremely XSive
                            • May 2012
                            • 255
                            • Orlando, Fla.

                            #208
                            Yep... Brakes will be done tonight... then paint
                            1979 F worst one i could find
                            to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
                            _________________________________

                            We can't all get along!

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                            • DiverRay
                              Moderator
                              • Nov 2004
                              • 7602
                              • Star, IDAHO

                              #209
                              The clear WILL give something to the final paint. A gloss should look like a coating of water on the paint, see through and glossy. Flat will be just that, flat with no shine. Match the final coat with the base coat for the best look. If you have semi gloss and high gloss, base, you MAY need two clears. the high gloss clear will push the semi base up, but a flat SHOULD look like a semi with a gloss clear. This is all JMHO, as a backyard painter....
                              Ray Matteis
                              KE6NHG
                              XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                              XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                              • Fearthepack
                                XStremely XSive
                                • May 2012
                                • 255
                                • Orlando, Fla.

                                #210
                                DiverRay, Thanks I was looking for just that a backyard painters wisdom.
                                1979 F worst one i could find
                                to convert into a bobber/ streetfighter!
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                                We can't all get along!

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