As it says; what you've done to your bike and how it helped make it better.
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scottie58
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by scottie58 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 7:50 pm
I have created a blog on what I am up to regards rebuilding my previously yellow R12 - much easier for me than posting pics on the forum!
I hope you enjoy it and find it interesting
www.iansr1200s.blogspot.co.uk
dave the german
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by dave the german » Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:23 pm
Looking good. I did my downpipes and as you've learned - a couple of minutes running and they're back to brown. I have a spare set of panels for mine and I'm considering a paint job when funds permit. Just had the rocker covers powder coated black - looks good. I'll have to learn to post pics!!!!!
'15 R1200GS TE
'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
popsky
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by popsky » Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:16 pm
I enjoyed reading your blog Scottie and looking forward to the finished article
just one thing you haven't said when I can bring my 12 round for a good tidy up
perhaps we could meet up when it's done, nothing like a brace of R1200s
Phil.
R1200S and loving it !
Hoch Bergstraßenjäger…………………………………
scottie58
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by scottie58 » Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:21 pm
pipes hopefully will go a tasteful blue fading into yellow
Popsky - my rates are not too bad!
Would be good to meet up and go for a hoon over Exmoor into Devon - will let you know when I am finished.
popsky
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by popsky » Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:14 am
Excellent on both counts
Phil.
R1200S and loving it !
Hoch Bergstraßenjäger…………………………………
scottie58
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by scottie58 » Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:02 pm
blog updated - bodywork day!
Boxermed69
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by Boxermed69 » Thu Mar 23, 2017 9:43 pm
Nice one Ian. A good little read. It's coming together nicely
Mike
Horizontally opposed, vertically challenged...
dave the german
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by dave the german » Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:08 pm
After seeing a white 1100s I did think about a white 1200s - it's looking good!!
'15 R1200GS TE
'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
Herb
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by Herb » Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:03 am
It's looking good! I'd be Interested to see some wide shots of the bike when it's finished.
********Jim********
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2006 'Colgate' R1200s
scottie58
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by scottie58 » Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:37 am
thanks for the positive comments, will definitely include some wider shots when all the panels are fitted.
Will put new black R1200S stickers on tail unit, then "live with it" for a while to decide if it needs any more graphics adding.
less is more!
Mitch1100
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by Mitch1100 » Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:09 pm
Fantastic job! White rim tape will really make those wheels pop..
2009 HP2 Sport...sold
2006 R1200s with yellow rim tape
2008 Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore..sold
2004 R1100s BoxerCup Replika..sold
2006 Subaru WRX STI S204 #318/600
dave the german
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by dave the german » Sat Mar 25, 2017 5:02 am
[quote="scottie58"]pipes hopefully will go a tasteful blue fading into yellow
No - they'll go skanky brown
'15 R1200GS TE
'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
wanna win the lottery and ride my bike
scottie58
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Location: West Somerset
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by scottie58 » Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:34 pm
Exmoor Pink down here!
Blog updated - got all bodywork on today after a bit of soldering, then wheeled her outside for a looksie.
Very pleased with the results
madthemad
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by madthemad » Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:50 pm
That's a job well done.
Nil Desperandum
dave the german
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by dave the german » Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:27 am
Does look good (pipes will still go skanky brown tho
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'15 R1200GS TE
'06 R1200S
'04 BCR
Yam SR 500 long term restoration
wanna win the lottery and ride my bike