R1100GS long term project

[mikeyboy]

Looks fantastic!

Is the rear disc on the right way??

certainly is

 

[The smudger]

Did you have the wheels powder coated or painted? I want to get mine done but dont want the S/S spokes painted as well. I think it will look smarter with black rim and hub only?

 

[The smudger]

i hope to have black wheels,i can't justify the expense of having them rebuilt with nice stainless spokes at the moment so will probably have to settle for vapour blasting and spraying(with slightly rusty spokes).
the budget for the rebuild is not huge so its better to spend the money on the essentials;bearings,brakes ,shocks etc,etc.
i can always swap the wheels at a later date

Sorry, just seen this....

 

[mikeyboy]

my light bar is back from powder coating

 

[mikeyboy]

plus a couple more to go for powder

 

[gspod]

Hi Mike
Will that light bar fit an 1150?
Cheers

 

[mikeyboy]

Hi Mike
Will that light bar fit an 1150?
Cheers

i can drill one to fit an 1150 no prob,however the 1150 indicators are lower so the lamps would need to be underslung,
it would be better to fabricate one with a bigger drop on the verticals ,again i can do this with pleasure but would need the bike to take some more measurements from and do a trial fit to make sure it fits and looks ok.
mike

 

[gspod]

i can drill one to fit an 1150 no prob,however the 1150 indicators are lower so the lamps would need to be underslung,
it would be better to fabricate one with a bigger drop on the verticals ,again i can do this with pleasure but would need the bike to take some more measurements from and do a trial fit to make sure it fits and looks ok.
mike

Ok thanks I'll let my pal know as we were discussing aux lights the other day.
BTW my rear tyre has not lost any pressure at all since you looked at it

D

 

[Decster]

Nice bike. Very different to most.

Only 1 thing i didn't like, your name on the mudguard.

 

[mikeyboy]

Nice bike. Very different to most.

Only 1 thing i didn't like, your name on the mudguard.

 

[Bounce]

Mikey, I've just read this from the start, and I take my hat off to you for an outstanding project...bloody well done & I look forward to your ride report.....

 

[mikeyboy]

for all those moaning about the seats
better now?

 

[sidestand]

Much better

When are we going to see it in the For Sale section ??

 

[mikeyboy]

Much better

When are we going to see it in the For Sale section ??

not any time soon
why do you ask,are you interested

 

[mikeyboy]

Just about got it the way I want it now,
Some fabulous verns boxes,steptoes head guards

 

[Ash]

Just about got it the way I want it now,
Some fabulous verns boxes,steptoes head guards

Truly cracking job, you have done mikeyboy.
Will be great to see her ready for your big trip, when the time comes. Perfic

 

[markjackson]

Utterly wonderful!

Especially how simple you make the footrest fabrication look

So… How about fitting a lovely 50s Stieb chair, but with a knobbly tyre, so it has some Hipster cool?

 

[Shunt]

Looking rather smart now its all together, Cant believe you got it dirty too

 

[(RIP) Kaister]

What have you bought at Tesco's lately...?

 

[Grizzly]

Seats?

Where did you get the seats recovered? - got a pair needing recovered sometime soon.

Cheers.....................Grizzly