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Re: CX500

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 15:12
by Perkles
After discussing with my technical adviser I am going for this colour scheme
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Re: CX500

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 15:49
by D6Nutz
Perkles wrote:After discussing with my technical adviser I am going for this colour scheme
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Classy, uncomplicated. Like it.

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Re: CX500

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 16:45
by Blade
Nice 8) you going with the Simoncelli tribute too??

Re: CX500

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 17:30
by Perkles
Blade wrote:Nice 8) you going with the Simoncelli tribute too??
no I am trying to keep it simple plus its not really a sports bike :)
I have no idea how its all going to turn out ,probably a bit shit but I enjoy working on things, it keeps me sane enough to be let out in public (nod)

Re: CX500

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 18:36
by Perkles
Base coat silver is on ,will let it set overnight and de-nib with 1000 grit then mask for the red & blue

Re: CX500

Posted: 19 Jun 2020, 18:38
by Kwacky
Top work so far mate

Re: CX500

Posted: 20 Jun 2020, 17:22
by Perkles
Frame came out well ,I didnt want to use powder coat it gives a crap finish and you cant touch it up so I used 2k satin black
Tank needs cleaning up ,decals, clear coat then buffing

Re: CX500

Posted: 20 Jun 2020, 17:23
by Perkles
and another

Re: CX500

Posted: 20 Jun 2020, 17:27
by Kwacky
Yes mate. That's spot on.

Re: CX500

Posted: 20 Jun 2020, 17:47
by Blade
Very professional 8) top class work (rock)

Re: CX500

Posted: 20 Jun 2020, 18:45
by StMarks
Very impressive indeed Mr Perkles.

I do hope the engine turns out to be healthy, after all this attention to the cosmetics.

Re: CX500

Posted: 20 Jun 2020, 18:51
by Perkles
StMarks wrote:Very impressive indeed Mr Perkles.

I do hope the engine turns out to be healthy, after all this attention to the cosmetics.
it ran ok ,if its not I will just rebuild it its only held on with 4 bolts so easy enough to take out

Re: CX500

Posted: 20 Jun 2020, 19:01
by D6Nutz
Nice!

This bike is going to be the mutts nuts .(y)

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Re: CX500

Posted: 21 Jun 2020, 01:31
by kiwikrasher
Looking good!! Going to definitely be worth more than a couple of beers when you’re done with it!

Re: CX500

Posted: 21 Jun 2020, 13:16
by Perkles
Need to source a load of bolts ,the original ones are very rusty but its looking like a bike again

Re: CX500

Posted: 21 Jun 2020, 13:20
by Blade
Wow (rock) Never seen a project goes so well or so quickly. Nice one

Re: CX500

Posted: 27 Jun 2020, 19:47
by Perkles
Had some quality mancave solice today

Re: CX500

Posted: 27 Jun 2020, 19:53
by Monty
Nice job

Re: CX500

Posted: 27 Jun 2020, 20:19
by Kwacky
Coming together nicely. That blue looks really good.

Re: CX500

Posted: 27 Jun 2020, 20:24
by Frankie
(y) Looking good :)