Painting

[Troyskie]

Dammag, you've just given me an idea. I've wanted a good reason to look seriously at a 91.

A 3CV in sweet ambo!

Dammit! Why didn't I buy Phil's beautiful spare
Al, all those cans I bought all have scuffs on the RHS! Nothing that can't be fixed, but seriously all on the RHS. I also checked 1200 FJ muffler sets I have and they all have scuffs on the RHS as well. Is this an FJ phenomenon? When I stacked last year, only the RH muffler got a swipe as well, hmmmm.

Old Rider, I think I might have broken them. If not, then you might be up for a Long Way Down FJ version trip!

[Urban_Legend]

Ray will be selling his brothers 93 soon. It has some scratched on the side pods where it had a 0km drop, and Ray had been debating getting them fixed before sale. Otherwise a very nice clean bike.

[Troyskie]

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[Tuned forks]

Super nice work Troyskie.  That'll make an interesting looking stable in your garage when all the bikes are assembled.  Looking forward to finished and assembled photos.

Joe

[Troyskie]

Well, decal day came and went, then the next,.....but wait, YES, decal dude is on the way.

Tomorrow is clear coat day  . I was told I could pick them up probably in the late afternoon at COB.

Here's the catch I mentioned....It is school holidays here & we're taking the kids away tomorrow. It will be a great trip, but I'm probably going to be distracted.

The little bit of evil in the catch is, I have to go away for work for a couple of days at the end of the trip, and so, I won't even have seen them finished till at least next Friday. Poor me.

[ribbert]

.........The little bit of evil in the catch is, I have to go away for work for a couple of days at the end of the trip, and so, I won't even have seen them finished till at least next Friday. Poor me.

Chin up Troy, they say anticipation is part of the fun. Think yourself lucky, you get to enjoy that phase even longer now!

How has Tassie never been on your radar?, it's a great place to ride and visit, over-nighting on the ferry adds to the adventure.

Alas, we can't get Victorians to go to rallies in their own backyard, or even out for a coffee, let alone Tassie. I'd be in that for sure, I only have to ride 12km to get to Tassie from my place.

Noel

[Troyskie]

G'day Noel,
Mate, no good reason as to why I've never been to Tassie. I think I need to solve this, in Summer... .

PROGRESS!!!!!!! Photos to follow....The girls look good in their new dresses.....

[Troyskie]

Ta da!

[yaman]

what a beautiful sight!

[Tuned forks]

Looks like you have a race fleet. Beautiful to look at.

Joe

[andyoutandabout]

Trouser tingling stuff

[Sparky84]

Looking good Troy,
Nice Shiny silver Cans there.
Are they rideable yet?

When the rain finally stops, might be pie day

Cheers Alan

[Troyskie]

Pie day! Yepparoonie!

I love how the camera diminishes all the little flaws. The cans are literally as I received them. I just gave them a wipe. They all need more or less attention, basically a good polish and then scotchy down to the lustre I want, aside from the dents you can't see in the piccies.

All are ride ready!!!!!!!! I've literally been hopping off one straight onto the other and they all feel a little different. The 12 is the most different as I've done the 17" front and back. The two 11's feel more similar, but the first one has better suspension than the second. The second has a 'big bore' but from what Pete and I can work out (mostly Pete) it is probably an 1188, or less, kit for the 1088 motor. The block has 1088 so, unless they've enlarged the cases as well, I doubt its a 1250 etc. It feels good, actually surprisingly good, and I replaced the bent swingarm.

All the bikes need console, triple tree, switch-block clean-ups. My first 11 needs a top end refresh, but it is too much fun just riding at the moment.

[Troyskie]

oooh, I forgot....there are actually 4....the fist in line runs but is not rideable.

[Tuned forks]

Okay I'll bite, it must be an Aussie term.  What is pie day, unless it's actually eating fruit pie and in that case I'm with you.

Joe