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2008 Triumph Speedmaster, Single baffle drag pipes, lots of black powder coatin,K&N pods, AI removed, TBS needles and a procom cdi.
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I really like your bike Chuckyj.  When you painted the dash did you put any kind of clear coat or something just in case you got gas on it. I know a lot of folks have painted them, but I wondered what kept the paint from being eaten away by gasoline. Thanks, ~Brent
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That oil filler cap is such an whimsical touch. It's that kind of attention to detail that really sets one bike apart from another. Nice bike all around!!
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I really like your bike Chuckyj.
When you painted the dash did you put any kind of clear coat or something just in case you got gas on it. I know a lot of folks have painted them, but I wondered what kept the paint from being eaten away by gasoline.
Thanks,
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I just sanded and painted infact I have some chips in it from bugs and stones. I have to redo it this winter I was disapointed with the job I did. I am not a painter that is for sure.
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Love all the blacked out bits. Are those wheels powdercoated? How is it holding up? What kind of mufflers are those? Thanks,
Dave
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Love all the blacked out bits. Are those wheels powder coated? How is it holding up? What kind of mufflers are those? Thanks,
Dave
Yep the front is powder coated and it is holding up great. I want to do the back one but not this year to many other things happening. I have no idea what kind of mufflers they are I got them from chevy605 in trade for my stock pipes. They were something he had laying around the shop.
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Nice work.. Oh, by the way if you would leave it parked inside at night no one would steal the rest of the muffler system. (o; V.
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Nice work.. Oh, by the way if you would leave it parked inside at night no one would steal the rest of the muffler system. (o; V.
You mean it shouldn't be that loud. LOL Thanks and you know I'm still quieter then 90% of the hardleys around here.
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small up date on a few things The grab handle I put on when the back rest is off   choke nob  And the newest a Tracy café faring I am putting on   
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Nice!There's so many things I like I don't know where to start.
I like the powder coated wheel.I like the saddlebags.What kind are they?
I like bag supports.
I like etc.etc.etc.
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That fairing is going to look pretty good. I am curious on your rear lights though, what they are off and how they are wired? The back fender is my winter project this year and I like what you have there.
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Nice!There's so many things I like I don't know where to start.
I like the powder coated wheel.I like the saddlebags.What kind are they?
I like bag supports.
I like etc.etc.etc.
bags and supports are triumph I just had the supports powder coated
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That fairing is going to look pretty good. I am curious on your rear lights though, what they are off and how they are wired? The back fender is my winter project this year and I like what you have there.
tail lights are wired with a kuryakin run/brake/tail light set up. the tail lights them self are a duel filament Chris product turn signal
Chuck
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Thanks for the info. I might borrow your rear handle idea for the sissy bar brackets as well. Looks good!
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Is this the kit you bought for the run/brake/tail light set up?
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail...Metric_Cruisers
Was there anything else needed?
How difficult was istallation?
wasnt too hard I didnt use the conectors I hard wired it in. there is a small right up on it some were.
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http://www.bonnevilleamerica.com/forums/...part=5&vc=1on the last pag you can kinda see what i did Edit Note: Corrected the link to point to your post. Moe
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Very sharp looking bike!
I am about to so some of the same to my '04 BA. Planning to paint the mirrors, front signals, speedo bucket, headlamp bucket (leaving the rings chrome) and etc, plus powdercoating the stator and clutch covers.
Any suggestions on how to best prep chrome parts to be painted black would be much appreciated, and thanks for posting those pics!
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I hadn't thought about powder coating the bag supports - great idea! love the bike. I'll be really interested to see the fairing when it's done. I bet that'll look awesome!
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I love the "no tail light" look. Can you share how this is wired and any modifications you needed to do to use the turn signals as running, stop, AND turn signals?
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3 posts up there is a link to my build I did all the info is there
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I love the "no tail light" look. Can you share how this is wired and any modifications you needed to do to use the turn signals as running, stop, AND turn signals?
Direct Link to the light wiring
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Thanks a bunch for the help.
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I got a seat for this summer and ordered 8" apes and have a few other things that i am going to do 
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This is the best version of your bike yet IMO. Looking good.
2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.
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Luv what you did to the oil filler cap!!! How did you mount the faucet handle to the cap?..Drill a hole or what? would like to "borrow" your idea for my ride as well..Will send pics of mine soon...Thanks...
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Luv what you did to the oil filler cap!!! How did you mount the faucet handle to the cap?..Drill a hole or what? would like to "borrow" your idea for my ride as well..Will send pics of mine soon...Thanks...
Ya I just drilled a hole and taped it I stole the idea from a bike in a magazine any way so go ahead and steal away.
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Whats that white stuff?
That is snow and we just got more today. Not happy about it eather I was riding this weekend.
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Whats that white stuff?
That is snow and we just got more today. Not happy about it eather...
Yeah, I saw that sh1t before. Though it's been a long time.
I've heard it's dangerous. I won't ****** with it. 
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Whatever happened with the fairing?
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Well keep an eye out, my Dirty Girl (my bike) hasn't seen the sunlight in about 4 years and has only been ride twice in 5 years. I will be bringing it back to life with in the next month installing some mikuni carbs and getting reacquainted with her. Stay tuned
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Looking forward to see the modifications. Flickr allows one up to 1000 photos you can link before they charge Photobucket is a dead issue.
BTW glad to see you back on the board.
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Looking forward to see the modifications. Flickr allows one up to 1000 photos you can link before they charge Photobucket is a dead issue.
BTW glad to see you back on the board. Thanks it is good to be back, I have high hopes of a bunch of performance stuff that I have wanted to do since new so we will see what happens. I have a complete spare bike so doing things like big bore, cam regrind and heads are a little easier because I have no down time while doing it.
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