Cosmetic mods done

Currently going through a divorce, no time or money to do much more than survive. The end is near though, I'll be straightened out by spring. I hope.

 

Sorry to hear that...

 

Paint 3/25/09

 

can i get a close up[ pic of how you did the bars i want to stretch my project bike in the winter next year and i want to know how you did that?

 

sick

 

Its a real pisser when you are half way through a project with a clear style and strong ideas then you flick on the internet and find some jumpstart has already built it. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and it looks as good as i thought it would. Now I need to have a rethink or we will end up with the same bike.

 

I really liked the rusty look. If I was to paint that bike I would try making it look rusty with gray and brown paints so you get that cool rust look yet it is still protected by paint. I think the distressed look is cool especially if it's done on purpose.

I just think your bike needs a more of a rat rod/ bobber paint job, instead of seafoam green.

P.S. Your exhaust is awesome, is there any sort of baffling in there?

 

Agreed.

 

no! that sucker needs gloss or flat black with a red stripe and two silver stripes down the middle!!! lol. i like things to be painted and look clean...

 

what happened to stripping the back wheel to match the front? instead you painted them both. I have yet to see someone really strip down and polish up these xj wheels but I think it's a cool idea to try that.

 

They dont polish. The center area of the rim is textured, not like the outer polished lip. The paint was done on a whim, I like it and it's gonna do for this season. Not quite as green as I wanted, but I'm not terribly displeased with it. Next year it'll be another color.

 

Just trying to keep all of my updates in 1 thread...

 

I *love* that frame and the color you did it up in.

 

Very nice, as usual.

 

Hows this thing coming?

 

Coming? I don't understand the question. It's doing just fine, put some miles on it yesterday...

 

My bad, I thought you were still making changes. The thing looks mean.
I'm getting ready to build my exhaust, what size battery do you run on that thing? I got one from WalMart and it barely fits in my ammo can. do you have any pics inside your can? i wanna see how you have it set up. Where is your fuse box?

 

I just looked at the whole stinkin' thread...you been around the world and back with the mods on this thing! Love. the white on blue. good work!

 

Im diggin the "Zoomies" What does it sound like?

 

I really like what you've done for the headlights!

What lamps are those?
Could you post a night pic with them lights shining on a wall/down the road?

I am considering the same setup for my bike.

 

The lights are 55watt halogens, plenty bright but no hi/low function. Everything fits in the ammo can fine, the battery is snug-dont know what size. Here's a vid of how it sounds idleing and revving.
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Wow... I've never seen a shapeshifting motorcycle before! Amazing build. Major props for having absolutely no fear.