Sunday, October 29, 2006

Painting the bike

Just a few photos showing the paint job. I've done a lot of work on the bike since I last wrote, including doing a colortune on one socket on the bike. Frankly, I didnt have time to pull the tank off, again, to do it all right. But, I did get some practice with the whole system, and was able to avoid getting the plug stuck in the hole.

The painting was a big job, and I am glad I am done with the tank. What a pain in the ass! But, it's done, that's all that matters. I think the tank really came out nice, as did the front fender. I still have to paint the rear fender, and sand down the side covers,, but after that, the bike will be all one color.

Beats the heck out of the various shades of red.

So here it is, the nearly finished project. I am going to get a new front wheel next spring... but I think it's nearly time to winterize this vehicle. I keep reading about groups that try and ride during the winter months, but I just can't stand the cold.