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Jul 14th, 2008, 7:31 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Phx, Arizona, USA
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More Red...........
Well I finally got around to painting the front fender to match the rear Termi panels I painted earlier. Figured I would post it up to see what everyone thinks. I just put it on today after it sat in the garage with its primer coat for the last month so I am not completely sure yet what I think. I guess my first impression is I think it looks pretty good but I also liked it without any fender  Anyway here is a couple pics........... 
I haven't put the cables back in the holders yet because it was still a little touchy since its been so hot and humid here lately.
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Jul 14th, 2008, 8:14 pm
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looks great!
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Jul 14th, 2008, 9:19 pm
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Good job...looks great
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Jul 14th, 2008, 9:43 pm
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i like it. where'd you get the paint? how well does it match?
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Jul 14th, 2008, 10:44 pm
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I like it.
off topic: how are you getting so much travel out of your front forks? Your zip tie is nearly 1 inch lower than mine. Even after a wheelie. I tried taking some preload out so it would use more travel, but it got really harsh. The ziptie on my previous bike would stay around where yours is now.
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08 Ducati HM
03 Yamaha R6 track bike
02 Suzuki TL1000-R RIP baby
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Jul 14th, 2008, 11:41 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chris410
Good job...looks great
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looks like someone is missing their hyper ... and i saw that comment about backing in!
BTW menace, looks great. Is that a lowered seat or comfort?
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Jul 14th, 2008, 11:47 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LAT1000
BTW menace, looks great. Is that a lowered seat or comfort?
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it's the comfort (gel). i just got mine last week. think the info is 20mm lower with the comfort and 30mm lower with the racing seat.
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Jul 15th, 2008, 12:34 am
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Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
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very nice! did my panels same thing. plus i did the frame. red is simply "Ducati".
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Jul 15th, 2008, 11:30 am
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Location: Phx, Arizona, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Quackzilla
i like it. where'd you get the paint? how well does it match?
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I purchased the paint from a local paint shop in Mesa. I brought in a side panel from the HM and we color matched it. The paint is actually BASF with a Martin Senour Hardner and Clear Coat. I would have to go look at the paint can etc to get part numbers if you need or want it.
It matches about as perect as it can I guess. I really can't tell the difference with exception of my paint job having a slight orange peel effect when you are closely examining it. Unfortunately standing on the side of my garage outside is about as close to a paint booth as I can get so the job is not spectacular but acceptable for now.
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Jul 15th, 2008, 11:36 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by freezer16801
I like it.
off topic: how are you getting so much travel out of your front forks? Your zip tie is nearly 1 inch lower than mine. Even after a wheelie. I tried taking some preload out so it would use more travel, but it got really harsh. The ziptie on my previous bike would stay around where yours is now.
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I can check the settings if you want, I don't remember where they are at right off hand since I have not messed with the suspension in quite some time. For refence I am 5'10" and weigh about 175lbs in non-riding gear. I have done wheelies, stoppies etc. and that is as far as I can get the zip ties down. I should actually see if I can get a little more travel out of them, maybe another 1/2 inch or so and leave the rest for emergency. Anyway it ride pretty good right now.
My next step is to get with a suspension guy and have him help me dial it in all the way. Now if I can find the time........
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"If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem."
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