minesatwin
Weekend rider
well nurse it went... sky, ground, sky, ground ..Black!
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Post by minesatwin on Aug 2, 2006 9:35:17 GMT 1
Hi guys, although i am the moderator for the group for my other bike, i have to firstly say how impressed i am with the help and banter that goes on between you, can't imagine you would get this sort of down to earth comradeship on an R1 site (sorry mallow!) i have decided to clean up my 1WT FII n keep it std, however, the frame seems to be painted in a very dark brown metallic paint, the state of it suggests that it is original, however i can imagine to get it powder coated in this color will cost a small fortune (something i don't have  ), i would pref to do as on earlier bikes and paint it black,........ (cue fast show sketch)........ but would this be a heinous crime to the lord of restoration??? Also, the white (bike is white / red scheme) seems to have a pearlesant effect to it, is this the norm or has a previous owner been a shell suit wearer?? anyone found a good way of repairing fairing lugs? n what goes between the frame n the left n right fairing infill panels? Norbo, do you do a fairing screw kit? (this is what happens if you buy a bike with the panels removed!!) enough for now, no doubt there will be more Q's as i take more off Colin - Peterborough |
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Post by pablo on Aug 2, 2006 13:17:48 GMT 1
 loads of people paint the bikes frames mate...you can get a decent finish and its alot cheaper than powdercoating if you do it yourself...mellow fellow knows all them yam paint codes i think...i only know 1...dirty black brush on  ...as for repairing the lugs...loadsa people say them plastic repair kits you can get make it possible if you are a little dextrous and willing to give it a try...i think norbo is doing them now...  whats wrong with shell suits?...i thought they were back in  ...thats what the bloke down the market told me ;D
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Post by mellow on Aug 2, 2006 16:27:41 GMT 1
okie dokie my turn...................... right............the frame should be black  probably just looks browny or its got summin on it i had loadsa bits blasted n powder coated for about £100.a frame alone shouldnt cost much.see my topic in rebuild."MY F2 pics look if ur bored" plas tec plastic repair is supposed to be brilliant for repairs m8.....think norbo sells it  right the paint codes..............the white IS a pearlescent white and the red has gold specs in it. Stormy Red SMR 00AJ Silky White SW 00GE hope that helps |
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Post by alibongo on Aug 2, 2006 17:26:51 GMT 1
A fountain of knowledge you are mate. |
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zebrd
Thrash Merchant
Time for Bed!!
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Post by zebrd on Aug 2, 2006 17:31:31 GMT 1
okie dokie my turn...................... right the paint codes..............the white IS a pearlescent white and the red has gold specs in it. Stormy Red SMR 00AJ Silky White SW 00GE hope that helps Mellow would you have the paint codes for this F2? This is the original colours of mine.  Thanks Zeb |
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Post by mellow on Aug 2, 2006 22:01:45 GMT 1
the only 2 reds are the difference between one bein paint n the other bein a decal.ALL sprayed bits have gold specs |
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Post by mellow on Aug 2, 2006 22:42:50 GMT 1
i dont count the wheels ;D oops yes the wheels are just straight red........sorry jim my mistake |
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Post by nuttytart350 on Aug 2, 2006 23:32:15 GMT 1
i dont count the wheels ;D oops yes the wheels are just straight red........sorry jim my mistake always right eh..... ;D |
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Post by mellow on Aug 2, 2006 23:32:49 GMT 1
oi bird..............dont u tell no one bout this ok |
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Post by nuttytart350 on Aug 2, 2006 23:35:44 GMT 1
oi bird..............dont u tell no one bout this ok my lips are sealed...  |
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minesatwin
Weekend rider
well nurse it went... sky, ground, sky, ground ..Black!
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Post by minesatwin on Aug 3, 2006 17:36:06 GMT 1
so were my wife's , but now i ave more than 1 bike, a double garage and the time to work on em, n some how more money? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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minesatwin
Weekend rider
well nurse it went... sky, ground, sky, ground ..Black!
Posts: 83
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Post by minesatwin on Aug 3, 2006 17:38:14 GMT 1
on the suject of wheels, (mine r white at the mo) should they be totally red, or should the edge of the spokes n rim be polished ally?
OOOH buffed rim sir?? OHH Suit You!!!!!!!!
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Post by mellow on Aug 3, 2006 18:05:04 GMT 1
standard rims are totally red |
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zebrd
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Post by zebrd on Aug 3, 2006 18:29:50 GMT 1
My F2 is going to have black wheels and polished rims and maybe polished spokes. The paint job will be as above with maybe a blue metallic pearl or sparkle to the paint and I have an extra set of a plastics and I may these done in Flip Paint (red to a blue) with just the white decals on the bike. Got to have a play in Photoshop. |
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Post by pablo on Aug 3, 2006 20:21:29 GMT 1
on the suject of wheels, (mine r white at the mo) should they be totally red, or should the edge of the spokes n rim be polished ally? OOOH buffed rim sir?? OHH Suit You!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D...i cant believe no one took the bait...polish them hard do you sir?  ;D ;D ;D |
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minesatwin
Weekend rider
well nurse it went... sky, ground, sky, ground ..Black!
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Post by minesatwin on Aug 4, 2006 11:47:53 GMT 1
;D ;D :oHell yer, it's all in the wrist action, the faster you do it the better the end result!! especially if you use a buffing cream ;D ;D |
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Post by pablo on Aug 4, 2006 13:20:07 GMT 1
ooh...buffing cream...no...stop it!
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Post by alibongo on Aug 4, 2006 14:43:04 GMT 1
And yet another thread slithers rapidly downhill! ;D |
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Post by pablo on Aug 4, 2006 19:26:44 GMT 1
yeah...getting a bit predictable innit...anyone know the number of ball-bearings in the top race of a 1985 31K steering stem with standard bores running tts oil?...i'll get me 'anorak'
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Post by pablo on Aug 4, 2006 20:43:24 GMT 1
thankyou james...got any smutty jokes ;D ;D ;D
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minesatwin
Weekend rider
well nurse it went... sky, ground, sky, ground ..Black!
Posts: 83
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Post by minesatwin on Aug 6, 2006 11:20:41 GMT 1
Guys, jus bringin the thread back for a mo, all respect due to all who ave contributed, but i stll conv that my frame (1WT) should be browny grey, i have since seen other machines with same colour (seems to be on black ones of the era)
would insert pic, but cant see how to do it
my frame still has all manuf stickers on it, and the condition suggests that it is std.... can anyone help with the RAL no?
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Post by pablo on Aug 6, 2006 17:48:42 GMT 1
sorry fellah...i aint gotta clue when it comes to paint codes...PAY ATTENTION AT THE BACK!!!...BLOKES ASKING A SERIOUS QUESTION...IS A BROWN FRAME STANDARD?... ...we do tend to t**t about abit...
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minesatwin
Weekend rider
well nurse it went... sky, ground, sky, ground ..Black!
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Post by minesatwin on Aug 7, 2006 7:23:43 GMT 1
hey Pab no worrys mate, i think the banter on the site is spot on, i jus dont wana get to this time next year and found that i've messed it all up usin the wrong paint. |
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Post by alibongo on Aug 7, 2006 8:57:32 GMT 1
No, brown frame are not standard just poo. ;D
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Post by mellow on Aug 7, 2006 16:55:27 GMT 1
dude trust me its black............theres loadsa shades of black.....black aint always black.............n im tellin ya its black |
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Post by pablo on Aug 7, 2006 19:49:05 GMT 1
yeah...but mebee brown is this years black... ...fashion thing...
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Post by mellow on Aug 7, 2006 21:25:31 GMT 1
im tellin ya im 99.9% originally they are stove enamelled black |
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Post by alibongo on Aug 8, 2006 8:33:58 GMT 1
Wossat then? black bein black or Mellow bein right?!? |
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Post by pablo on Aug 8, 2006 15:09:02 GMT 1
you rascist... ;D
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Post by alibongo on Aug 8, 2006 15:12:05 GMT 1
No its true, its just make-up in public and hes had that reverse collegen treatment! ;D
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), i would pref to do as on earlier bikes and paint it black,........ (cue fast show sketch)........ but would this be a heinous crime to the lord of restoration???
loads of people paint the bikes frames mate...you can get a decent finish and its alot cheaper than powdercoating if you do it yourself...mellow fellow knows all them yam paint codes i think...i only know 1...dirty black brush on 
...as for repairing the lugs...loadsa people say them plastic repair kits you can get make it possible if you are a little dextrous and willing to give it a try...i think norbo is doing them now... 
...thats what the bloke down the market told me 
probably just looks browny or its got summin on it 
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