Allison's 81 "Ole Paint"

Mailman · Jul 11, 2017

Right on Gary, looks good. Man you are so fast with this stuff. I feel like such a hack!
Good stuff!
NEXT!!!

robinc · Jul 12, 2017

Awesome job gggGary, looks great, well done! Your wife will be thrilled. Happy wife, happy life.

And a ton of helpful information added to your legacy and to this forum that will be a huge benefit forevermore.
Kudos!

Looking forward to following the next one.

racerdave · Jul 12, 2017

Gary, I like that brake disc retro fit. Ohhhhh those handlebars make my back and wrists hurt!

CoconutPete · Jul 12, 2017

Looks fantastic! Thanks for the rotor info also.

I like the "beat up" looking color scheme. Can't get past those handlebars though, but give the lady what she wants.

gggGary · Jul 12, 2017

50 miles last night, I'd find my self all hunched over, back roached out, straighten up, get good posture and 5 minutes later............

mrtwowheel · Jul 12, 2017

All of that polishing, no paint, all of that polishing, no paint.

gggGary · Jul 12, 2017

LOTS of paint in her choice of colors,
Still working on it.....

MaxPete · Jul 12, 2017

Very very nice Gary - well done!

TwoManyXS1Bs · Jul 13, 2017

I dunno, man. That paint scheme makes me nervous. My natural suspicions envision you and Allison out on a ride, stop somewhere, and certain pre-selected folks start vocalizing comparisons about your pristine "Restomod", versus her "Ugly but works". Guilt trip. Repercussions to follow...

MaxPete · Jul 13, 2017

Yup - like a shopping trip where you pay for shoes.....many shoes....a LOT of shoes.

YamadudeXS650C · Jul 13, 2017

That resto was so quick it made my head spin.
Nice job !

gggGary · Jul 13, 2017

And it's officially hers. Insured yesterday mailing in title with collector plate today.

You can see why I need to get the carbs spot on. Need to pull them again, think I will drop the floats just a bit and go from the 45 pilots back to stock 42.5. It's rich at and above idle. Mains are 135 and seem good.

robinc · Jul 13, 2017

Wow, and you even live in a park gggGary!

retiredgentleman · Jul 13, 2017

Well done Gary! Keep the wife happy and life is good.
My wife only tried riding a motorcycle once, about 40 years ago. She got down the driveway, across the street and said that's it, can't do that :laugh2:

bwthor · Jul 13, 2017

I'm liking the idea of using the used (read cheaper) FZR rotors on the XS. Does anyone know if all years of the FZR 600 compatible? How about using one on the rear to match? I don't know off hand whether the front and rear rotors are the same size, but I can check when I get home.

MaxPete · Jul 13, 2017

Excellent Gary - and nice video. I must admit, I was a bit scared when Madam came out in shorts without a helmet - but she togged-up very well before getting going.

Cheers,

Pete

gggGary · Jul 13, 2017

bwthor said:
I'm liking the idea of using the used (read cheaper) FZR rotors on the XS. Does anyone know if all years of the FZR 600 compatible? How about using one on the rear to match? I don't know off hand whether the front and rear rotors are the same size, but I can check when I get home.

racerdave · Jul 13, 2017

MaxPete said:
Yup - like a shopping trip where you pay for shoes.....many shoes....a LOT of shoes.

As long as those shoes are heels...................................... :devil:

racerdave · Jul 13, 2017

gggGary said:
And it's officially hers. Insured yesterday mailing in title with collector plate today.

You can see why I need to get the carbs spot on. Need to pull them again, think I will drop the floats just a bit and go from the 45 pilots back to stock 42.5. It's rich at and above idle. Mains are 135 and seem good.

Typical twin clatter, but those pipes sound nice!

Mailman · Jul 13, 2017

That's a good sounding bike there Gary, and I like the black jugs, rather Triumph like. I also think it's cool that your wife also rides. I'm lucky to get my wife on the back long enough to go fo coffee! Haha
Well done.

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