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Bob you have really done a fantastic job and I cannot wait for that Union Jack cover to arrive. It is gonna look sweet. 
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All are cool so far, nice work.
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Nice work! Love 'em both!
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I haven't had the stock battery bracket on my bike for about 7 years and I'm trying to figure out if I want to put it back on just so I can get one of these made with my bulldog avatar on it. Maybe I should ditch my current battery box for a brokenfixed one. 
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Check Pants
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Hey John, why don't you inquire as to having Joe etch your icon onto the lens of your headlight?
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How long would it take to get one of these if i bought one? These are very cool! 
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Hey John, why don't you inquire as to having Joe etch your icon onto the lens of your headlight?
I might just do that. 
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Apparently the prices have been bumped up to $75.00 now, but still a great deal. Can hardly wait to receive mine! 
Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come; He will guide you in all truth:
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I just got home from work doin a late shift and my new Union Jack battery cover was sittin there waitin for me. I have to say Bob you have a real talent mate. It looks even better in reality. I love the personalization on the back too, very cool. Gotta go to court tomorrow but cant wait to get outa there to fit this on speedy and see how she looks. Will post pics soon.
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Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come; He will guide you in all truth:
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Last edited by stevieB; 12/19/2010 8:35 PM.
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Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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 Nice!!!
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Looks really good. I reckon Bob should get some kinda award for these covers. They look so good in reality and each one is a work of art. I get comments on my one all the time.
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I asked him to sign mine, which he did
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Too bad we can't utilize that round piece of tin on the left lower engine cover to add a little personal bling, mine has the Triumph logo which is cool, but just thinking out loud. 
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Got mine today and put it on right away. Looks awesome !   
Thanks Bob, fair dinkum mate!!
Awesome, simply awesome. A word over used these days but a perfect description. I would put that on my bike.
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I asked him to sign mine, which he did
Doh!!!!! 
Dang, I wish I had known that's what you meant about something on the back. That's a nice, personal touch.
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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He signed the back of mine at my request and it is numbered too.
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Thank you so much guys! I'm super stoked you all are enjoying them!
'04 Speedy. Emgo 19" turn-outs, Polaris bellmouth, 142/45 Thrux needles, 3.5 turns. Pod filters My Bike
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That really looks the business, nicely done
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Now, I've got to figure out how to keep her shiny looking. I know there is brass cleaner for indoor items but not sure about stuff that gets exposed to the weather. Any tried & proven suggestions? I might check at a marine center.
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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let it get weathered! That will look awesome over time!
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Use Solvol chrome polish and it works okay on brass. Then again I prefer it to look a bit aged and not shiny golden. The weathered look is cool but it eventually turns black.
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let it get weathered! That will look awesome over time!
Thanks Z, but being an old Navy guy, I like my brass shiny.
Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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it eventually turns black.
Thats right....I was thinking copper for some reason 
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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I live in the sun downunder
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You could always clean it up and put a clear coat over it.
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The more I see the more I want one as well. I just don't know how the brass will look with the chrome and paint. Can someone post a pic of the whole bike, America preferably.
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Not the best pic as I am not going to roll her out of the garage in the wet weather. But it should give you some idea. I haven't had a chance to polish/seal the brass yet.  By the way, back when I went down and seriously busted up my left shoulder, ankle and big toe, the insurer totaled my old bike but allowed me to have friends and family remove anything not stock from the bike including the Bubs. That is the Bub from that bike where I went down on the left. Close inspection, she won't win any beauty awards (there are scratches if you know where to look), but I'm impressed as to how well they've held up after all the abuse they went through. Anyway, I hope this pic helps your decision making process. Bob is pretty easy to work with.
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I was wondering how it would look on a blue and white. Now I just have to choose a design. Thanks for posting!
George
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Gee, now my "airliner lavatory mirror" battery cover seems, well, "in the crapper".....
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is the price still $65. i have a design i would like on one.  thanks joe
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It's $75, but that includes shipping as well.
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I picked up some Twinkle brass cleaner on eBay. Good stuff and price was not too bad ($6.99 + free shipping). You just wash the piece down in hot water, smear on the Twinkle (foam sponge included) and rub it around good, then rinse and dry. Supposedly, it will help inhibit future tarnish as well. I'm pretty happy with it.  
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Those look really good with the pin striping on the tank. Any chance stainless would etch like that?
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Now, I've got to figure out how to keep her shiny looking. I know there is brass cleaner for indoor items but not sure about stuff that gets exposed to the weather. Any tried & proven suggestions? I might check at a marine center.
Brasso?
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"Brasso" is not very good as it leaves a residue behind.  I use "solvol" chrome polish and have had excellent results.
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Those look really good with the pin striping on the tank. Any chance stainless would etch like that?
Never tried it but seems very simple. click me
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