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25 May 2015 12:49 #673661 by loudhvx
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Mighty fine craftsmanship... reminds me of some hand-made English car parts. True art!
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26 May 2015 06:45 #673804 by 531blackbanshee
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your a pretty damn fast study vic!

the taillight housing is looking very nice.i love your vision and design skill :evil: ,

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
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26 May 2015 09:00 #673830 by 80B4
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Vic,
That taillight mount is nice! I'm going to have to get my own Tig welder.

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26 May 2015 10:32 #673849 by Gordy
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Lovely work, I also want to learn how to weld some time soon so it's great to see someone trying it and getting great results.
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26 May 2015 11:57 #673855 by DoctoRot
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Thanks guys. I have to admit its a huge advantage to watch a pro weld right in front of you and then go home and try it yourself. You pick up things that they don't show in videos and books.

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27 May 2015 03:00 #673958 by DoctoRot
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Seat is coming along. The top is finished and i have the sides basted on before doing th real seam. I dont really like making seat covers, they stress me out.




I revised the mounts on the taillight and it is finished. i probably will paint it black, lol.







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27 May 2015 06:14 #673966 by 531blackbanshee
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tail light turned out nice!
is that the stock lens?

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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27 May 2015 10:31 #674011 by DoctoRot
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531blackbanshee wrote: tail light turned out nice!
is that the stock lens?

leon


Thanks Leon, Its a aftermarket LED item originally for a honda monkey.
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27 May 2015 10:59 #674018 by SWest
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I wouldn't paint it, I'd clear coat it. Too nice to hide. B)
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27 May 2015 12:31 #674032 by 531blackbanshee
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DoctoRot wrote:

531blackbanshee wrote: tail light turned out nice!
is that the stock lens?

leon


Thanks Leon, Its a aftermarket LED item originally for a honda monkey.


sure looks "right"on there.

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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27 May 2015 12:44 #674034 by Kidkawie
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Cool stuff man, some real talent here. Sub'd

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27 May 2015 15:30 - 27 May 2015 15:32 #674067 by DoctoRot
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Thanks guys. On a particularly awesome note, State Patrol contacted me yesterday telling me they had an opening in the schedule today if i would like to come in early for an inspection. Called in sick to work, then cobbled some shit together making sure all the lights and brake worked, and passed the inspection. :woohoo: The officer didn't even look at the bike she was just interested in the VINs, so i probably didn't need to stay up till 5 am troubleshooting the lighting system. Now i can register it and start the 3 year probation period for the title. Stoked!
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