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Started by Troyskie, September 05, 2018, 06:43:22 PM

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Troyskie

#15
September 23, 2018, 03:01:00 AM
I couldn't help myself.

With these parts waiting to go one the bikes I decided to do a test fit....one of three (no not 7 of 9  :sarcastic:)
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Sparky84

#16
September 23, 2018, 03:07:19 AM
Looking good Troy.

I'd prefer 7 of 9 than 1 of 3, she did fit her Suit well :dance:
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Troyskie

#17
September 23, 2018, 04:19:57 AM
At least our effies don't get wrinkles  :sarcastic:.

I think her parts went together better than any bike.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Urban_Legend

#18
September 23, 2018, 06:59:17 PM
Bloody Trekie Nerds.....7 of 9 was well put togerther.
Mark
My Baby (Sparkles)
84 FJ1100/1200 motor
92 FJ 1200 - Project bike. Finished and sold.
84 FJ1100 - Project bike.

Troyskie

#19
September 26, 2018, 04:37:12 AM
He he he....I've been gathering parts to compliment the fresh paint.

I stumbled across this beautiful part, $125 (Aussie), plus post of $10, $135. I don't need it as I've a new Eagle Screen to put on that cost near the same, but couldn't resist NOS....still has the protective plastic and original bag & very old bubble wrap.....Happy Me :dance2:

I've been sent a heap of photos from the painters (the owner not the HD fwit) I'll put them up soon.
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Troyskie

#20
September 26, 2018, 04:56:45 AM
Here are the pics from the painter.

They are a bit random, and some I didn't know they'd taken.

Hopefully not long now. One of the painters has really gotten his teeth into this project & seems to genuinely care about the job. He's constantly changing his method so each bit is right & easier on the next part.

Anyhoo, here are the pics....

Once all the first clear coats are done on go the stickers (decals Troy, DECALS! They are not stickers... :sarcastic:).
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Troyskie

#21
September 26, 2018, 05:03:59 AM
Hmmm, must have bumped into an file number limit, here's the rest...
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

Old Rider

#22
September 26, 2018, 07:10:42 AM
Ohboy that painter has a lot of work to do im glad im not him i bet he is happy that its the same colors on the parts. looks great  :good:

fj1289

#23
September 26, 2018, 10:40:14 AM
Quote from: Old Rider on September 26, 2018, 07:10:42 AM
Ohboy that painter has a lot of work to do im glad im not him i bet he is happy that its the same colors on the parts. looks great  :good:

The discussions in the shop for the last month or more:
"Did you finish (sanding/priming/prepping/painting/clear) the FJ (fender/tail/fairing/side panel/trim)?"

"WHICH ONE ?!!!!"

"AGAIN ?!!!!"

"You mean there are MORE ?!!!"

Old Rider

#24
September 26, 2018, 12:12:08 PM
Quote from: fj1289 on September 26, 2018, 10:40:14 AM
Quote from: Old Rider on September 26, 2018, 07:10:42 AM
Ohboy that painter has a lot of work to do im glad im not him i bet he is happy that its the same colors on the parts. looks great  :good:

The discussions in the shop for the last month or more:
"Did you finish (sanding/priming/prepping/painting/clear) the FJ (fender/tail/fairing/side panel/trim)?"

"WHICH ONE ?!!!!"

"AGAIN ?!!!!"

"You mean there are MORE ?!!!"



or did you wash  degrease with siliconeremower sand wash and deagrease and fill in scratches with bondo sand the bondo and wash degrease and spray 3 coats of primer with sanding and degrease between coats and 2 coats of basecoat and then 2 coats of pearleffect coats and  1 layer clearcote and then mount the decals and then 2 coats clearcote and then wetsand and buff and polish the FJ parts today?

Troyskie

#25
September 28, 2018, 04:15:23 AM
DECAL TIME!!!!!

But there's a catch.....
1984 FJ1100 Ms Effie brand new :)
1984 FJ1100 Pearlie, stock as.
1985 FJ1100 Mr Effie 647,000K and still running hard.
1985 FJ1200 'Yummy' takes a licking & keeps on ticking
2013 Trumpy Tiger 800, let's do another lap of Oz

After all is said and done, more is said than done :)

dammag

#26
September 28, 2018, 04:20:17 AM
WOW!

Has anyone done a 3CV in those colours?

I like the paint on my bike but it is a bit "boring". I would like to find a spare bike and get the bodywork painted. That colour scheme really "works" for the FJ.

Sparky84

#27
September 28, 2018, 05:04:03 AM
Looks like a showroom.

Mate you are making me jealous, my bike has only 1 photogenic side due to a 26yo low side damage which I still haven't got repaired  :cray:
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

Old Rider

#28
September 28, 2018, 11:42:55 AM
Looks brilliant  :good: Can you ask the painter if he can do my bike also? i jump on my bike now and i be there in about 7 or 8 weeks or wait i have no engine.... (popcorn)

Sparky84

#29
September 28, 2018, 04:16:44 PM
Quote from: Old Rider on September 28, 2018, 11:42:55 AM
Looks brilliant  :good: Can you ask the painter if he can do my bike also? i jump on my bike now and i be there in about 7 or 8 weeks or wait i have no engine.... (popcorn)
You're only getting the other bits painted so no need to bring the engine! :biggrin:
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2
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