Winter project

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RSBowling
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Re: Winter project

Post by RSBowling »

They look smart!
Today I took my seat up to saddlecraft, really nice bloke, old school bike enthusiast! Reminded me of the alberg place in Richmond. I'm getting the seat redone with high intensity foam, gel pad, new gripper vinyl and a BMW logo embossed in the seat for £165.
Will be ready within 2 weeks, and I will post some photos.
After seeing his work I can't wait too see mine done, he does some really trick stuff.
Cheers,
Rich
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Re: Winter project

Post by RSBowling »

Update,
Since I dropped the seat off I decided to get the headlight fairing and indicator pods hydrodipped in carbon fibre. Took them to a local guy as well as fender extender and belly pan (to be re lacquered)
Came out superb, flawless finish and incredibly realistic look. Highly recommended. Price was £170 for everything, belly pan was rubbed down and has had 8 coats of lacquer on it!
Also received seat from saddle craft, looks great and feels nice to sit on, also more support from the gripper vinyl.
Just need to get out on it now!
Cheers,
Rich
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dave the german
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Re: Winter project

Post by dave the german »

Looking good!!
'15 R1200GS TE
'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
RSBowling
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Re: Winter project

Post by RSBowling »

Cheers mate,
If you need or know anyone who wants hydro dipping done, this guy is great!
Rich
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Re: Winter project

Post by wotmeworry »

That carbon dip finish looks very good. How chip resistant is it?
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Re: Winter project

Post by RSBowling »

Hello mate,
The carbon dip is as durable as any paint finish, as it is coated over with lacquer, about 4 coats I believe. He does carbon with gold fleck in and other colours and weaves. Looks really trick.
Cheers,
Rich
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Re: Winter project

Post by Betelguese »

Hi, what was your opininion on the de-cat and chip? Worth doing or not much difference?
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