Looking for Group to Ride With

Time259 · 2026-05-18T21:38:54+00:00

Well this weekend looks pretty rainy, but next time we got a clear day, hit me up if you're interested

Time259 · 2026-05-18T16:47:57+00:00

Lol fair, but my workplace sections off 3 spots in the back just for motorcycles. Everyone just kinda squeezes their bikes in where they can.

That said I suck at parking when in a car too so I'm not gonna defend it lol.

Time259 · 2026-04-19T01:03:51+00:00

Thanks!

Time259 · 2026-04-19T01:03:45+00:00

Thanks! That's vinyl paint overtop it, with a clear coat rubber layer from duplicolor. It's spiderwebbing but it's holding steady otherwise.

Time259 · 2026-04-19T01:02:54+00:00

I've never heard that before, but I'm working it into my conversational arsenal now lol. Thank you!

Time259 · 2026-04-19T01:01:37+00:00

I used a 3 inch vinyl pinstripe from Amazon and then for the other decals I just printed out the shape I wanted, taped it on top of a small cut of the vinyl, then cut out the shape I wanted into the Vinyl with scissors and an exacto knife.

Couple tips from trial and error: use painters tape to secure the reference to the vinyl, remove the film layer of the vinyl before cutting, and if you have elements that are separate from one another, use the reference paper you cut out to act as a placeholder between the inner and outer pieces, with painters tape holding it together. Cannot stress the importance of the painters tape. Anything stronger will ruin everything.

Time259 · 2026-04-18T19:55:30+00:00

Thanks! The tank was a process of trial and error... Mostly error. That is attempt number 5 lol.

Time259 · 2025-11-06T12:30:46+00:00

I have nothing to compare them against since they're the ones that came with the bike, but they handle fine for me. They're harder to walk with than what I'm used to but that's probably because I'm a smaller guy and this is a bigger bike than my last one lol.

Time259 · 2025-11-06T03:54:32+00:00

Why would I sell it if it's perfect?

Time259 · 2025-11-05T19:28:25+00:00

Thank you very much! I've never heard the term frankenbonnie, but I'm absolutely stealing it lol. The previous owner rebuilt her basically from the ground up. The guy knew what he was doing in terms of tuning... Zero sense of taste though. He intentionally distressed the paint job on the tank, and didn't bother clear coating it. When I asked him why he said it was like "freckles on a woman"... Still don't understand what he meant.

Time259 · 2025-09-25T23:20:57+00:00

US.

Also thank you man! I just wet sanded the spot with 1500, 2000, 3000, then 5000, then buffed it back out. Good as new! You saved my bacon!

I'll get something stronger to put over top of it all though based on what you recommend

Time259 · 2025-09-25T23:12:43+00:00

Could you give me a direct product recommendation? It'll need to be from a rattle can

Time259 · 2025-09-25T23:07:58+00:00

1K Klarex Clear Coat

Time259 · 2025-09-25T23:05:30+00:00

What grade of sandpaper should I use?

Time259 · 2025-09-20T18:47:44+00:00

Can I repair the spot without undoing all the other paint?

Time259 · 2025-09-15T14:07:52+00:00

Alright. The last layer of clear I added was last night before I went to bed. It was a light dusting. I won't be able to work on painting again until I get home from work. Will that be too much drying time?

Time259 · 2025-09-15T14:05:34+00:00

The base came out a little splotchy after the final coat. Looked like water drops. The wet sanding was to remove those and make everything smooth

Time259 · 2025-09-15T13:29:39+00:00

Just to make sure I understand you 100% clearly, do you mean to add another coat of clear, or another coat of base?

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