I don't think so fella, after all, his name isn't Dave Double D Ding Dong, I think he'll keep it for a while
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I don't think so fella, after all, his name isn't Dave Double D Ding Dong, I think he'll keep it for a while
Cheers Paul,
I asked Mike about the wheels, here's his reply ..
"Hi Chris
They are Henry Abe wheels which were an after market wheel manufactured in Osaka Japan in the early seventies, The front one is new old stock been in a guys attic for 37 years still in the box the rear was from a cb750 and i had to have it machined to fit, they originally were plain alloy finish. Henry Abe industries manufactured magnesium wheels for racing bikes but sometimes produced alloy copies for road bikes.Paul Smart used to sell them from Paddock wood Kawasaki which is where the front one came from, they are now exceedingly rare as they were very expensive back in the day, and i am very lucky to have them"
I don't think so fella, after all, his name isn't Dave Double D Ding Dong, I think he'll keep it for a while
How is Dave these days? He seems to have gone off the radar
I did do a separate thread on this but I'll post up a few photos of the paintwork on here for anyone that didn't read the dedicated thread ... 
This bike is actually mine, it was a very clean and tidy bike but I was itching to paint it. I cleared myself some time and got stuck in ..
$_57 by tunneruk, on Flickr
$_57-3 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2075 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2084 by tunneruk, on Flickr
After I peeled all that masking tape off I didn't like the finished shape .... So I rubbed it down and painted it all again!
IMG_2112 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2113 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2124 by tunneruk, on Flickr
I painted all the panels individually first then loosely assembled them for one final coat of white pearl, to ensure consistency across all the panels ..
IMG_2134 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2152 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2163 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2175 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2177 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2179 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2181 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2186 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2193 by tunneruk, on Flickr
On with the stripes ....
Untitled by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8692 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8691 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8713 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8710 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8717 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8727 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8684 by tunneruk, on Flickr
This bike is actually mine, it was a very clean and tidy bike but I was itching to paint it. I cleared myself some time and got stuck in ..
$_57 by tunneruk, on Flickr$_57-3 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2075 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2084 by tunneruk, on FlickrAfter I peeled all that masking tape off I didn't like the finished shape .... So I rubbed it down and painted it all again!
IMG_2112 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2113 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2124 by tunneruk, on FlickrI painted all the panels individually first then loosely assembled them for one final coat of white pearl, to ensure consistency across all the panels ..
IMG_2134 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2152 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2163 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2175 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2177 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2179 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2181 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2186 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2193 by tunneruk, on FlickrOn with the stripes ....
Untitled by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8692 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8691 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8713 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8710 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8717 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8727 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8684 by tunneruk, on Flickr
That is gorgeous, those wheels really 'lift' the bike don't they? A real credit to you.
Out of interest, how much would a job like that cost??
Out of interest, how much would a job like that cost??
Lovely job - ghastly colour for the wheels, though... 
ButtonMoon
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I love this thread !! keep them coming.
Not sure how i missed the XSR700, but it looks fantastic!
Cheers for the comments guys. Usually I have little bias either way when it comes to schemes, in particular when the customer has chosen something specific. I usually tweet things slightly for the sale of refinement buy by and large I try not to change too much. In this case however, I am the customer so the buck stops with me!
My intention was to paint the wheels in the light blue, see how I felt about them and maybe repaint one or both in the darker blue if I wasn't happy, I guess that's the beauty of being in my position, if i don't like it I just paint it again, no problem.
I knew as soon as I clear coated the wheels that I wouldn't be re-painting them. In the flesh they look really nice, they're almost a creamy blue and I'm very very happy with them.
The bike has been back together about a week and I've received several compliments out and about, however about 50% of those people did say "Hmmm I"m not sure about the wheels though" I don't take it personally in the slightest, the fact that someone has an opinion in itself is a success. If I'd left the wheels silver the bike wouldn't be as striking and I'm prepared to bet my life that nobody would say "Good choice on not painting the wheels" They'd go totally unnoticed.
All that really matters is that I like them, and I really do. I say to each and every one of my customers when choosing colours and schemes that there are no rules and as long as they're happy with the end result that's all that matters!
I'm currently painting a brand spanking new Triumph Bonneville matt black and silver, I sure as shit wouldn't have chosen it but he'll be wetting himself with excitement when he comes to collect it. mission accomplished
My intention was to paint the wheels in the light blue, see how I felt about them and maybe repaint one or both in the darker blue if I wasn't happy, I guess that's the beauty of being in my position, if i don't like it I just paint it again, no problem.
I knew as soon as I clear coated the wheels that I wouldn't be re-painting them. In the flesh they look really nice, they're almost a creamy blue and I'm very very happy with them.
The bike has been back together about a week and I've received several compliments out and about, however about 50% of those people did say "Hmmm I"m not sure about the wheels though" I don't take it personally in the slightest, the fact that someone has an opinion in itself is a success. If I'd left the wheels silver the bike wouldn't be as striking and I'm prepared to bet my life that nobody would say "Good choice on not painting the wheels" They'd go totally unnoticed.
All that really matters is that I like them, and I really do. I say to each and every one of my customers when choosing colours and schemes that there are no rules and as long as they're happy with the end result that's all that matters!
I'm currently painting a brand spanking new Triumph Bonneville matt black and silver, I sure as shit wouldn't have chosen it but he'll be wetting himself with excitement when he comes to collect it. mission accomplished
Do them pesky wheels in 2 different colours. Like the original Replika. That was one of the things I liked the most of that bike actually.
Do them pesky wheels in 2 different colours. Like the original Replika. That was one of the things I liked the most of that bike actually.
I wasn't trying to turning it into a Boxer Cup fella .... and the wheels stay just as they are
Spent a good hour or two reading through this thread last night after seeing that 1100s, proper craftsmanship, keep it coming thanks.
Thought I'd post a quick update on a recent job that I posted up earlier in the thread -
The unmistakable sound of a two stroke arrived outside my workshop yesterday. Mike brought the bike over on it's maiden voyage
50 miles on the clock since going back on the road. In my mind it's absolutely stunning. The only thing I'd change would be the clear indicator lenses but that's just a personal preference rather than a criticism. Stunning.
_MG_8797 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8776 by tunneruk, on Flickr
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The unmistakable sound of a two stroke arrived outside my workshop yesterday. Mike brought the bike over on it's maiden voyage
50 miles on the clock since going back on the road. In my mind it's absolutely stunning. The only thing I'd change would be the clear indicator lenses but that's just a personal preference rather than a criticism. Stunning.
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That 500 Kwack'.....Not sure about the green frame....or the wheels.....(probably just me)
BUT....Love the superb paint job and those pipes sound absolutely cock on....
Those triples look as good today as they ever did......they still look just 'right'....
CT......I think you're just about getting the hang of this painting lark.....
BUT....Love the superb paint job and those pipes sound absolutely cock on....
Those triples look as good today as they ever did......they still look just 'right'....
CT......I think you're just about getting the hang of this painting lark.....
That Kawa looks brilliant, I love the green frame. Such a simple machine, great lines set off beautifully by a superb paint job. I'd love a spin on that, especially as I note a nice modern looking steering damper in place.
The Yard built Yam also looks good but here isn't enough bodywork for the paint to really lift the bike. Could the hugger/chain guard not have been painted too or was that not on the client spec? Shame about the blocky wet sump on the 700 engine, it spoils the aesthetics of the engine.
The Yard built Yam also looks good but here isn't enough bodywork for the paint to really lift the bike. Could the hugger/chain guard not have been painted too or was that not on the client spec? Shame about the blocky wet sump on the 700 engine, it spoils the aesthetics of the engine.
DJ GSA
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Oh my there is something going on in my trousers. That R1100 looks absolutely awesome
Another XSR
I was asked to paint this tail piece.
It's a hand made alloy Flat Tracker conversion tail for an XSR700. The bike is a Kenny Roberts version so the tail piece needed to be painted accordingly. As always we discussed how it was to be painted. During the masking process I decided that I didn't like the look of what he'd asked for so I took the initiative and painted it how I thought would best suite the rest of the bike
IMG_2130 by tunneruk, on Flickr
IMG_2131 by tunneruk, on Flickr
................ He didn't like it
So... I painted it how he wanted. He brought the bike down on Friday so I could take some photographs of it back together. Personally I'd have kept my original design but he's happy with how it looks and that is really all that matters!
_MG_8808 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8807 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8806 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8799 by tunneruk, on Flickr
_MG_8800 by tunneruk, on Flickr
I was asked to paint this tail piece.
It's a hand made alloy Flat Tracker conversion tail for an XSR700. The bike is a Kenny Roberts version so the tail piece needed to be painted accordingly. As always we discussed how it was to be painted. During the masking process I decided that I didn't like the look of what he'd asked for so I took the initiative and painted it how I thought would best suite the rest of the bike
IMG_2130 by tunneruk, on FlickrIMG_2131 by tunneruk, on Flickr................ He didn't like it
So... I painted it how he wanted. He brought the bike down on Friday so I could take some photographs of it back together. Personally I'd have kept my original design but he's happy with how it looks and that is really all that matters!
_MG_8808 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8807 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8806 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8799 by tunneruk, on Flickr_MG_8800 by tunneruk, on Flickr
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