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I still think it's WAY expensive!!! She is right about all the time and hassle involved. But all the customs I have built the new bare metal tanks cost right around $100 some more many less. Then having them painted varied greatly but none of the paint jobs were even close to the $700 or $800 Triumph wants. Not saying she made the wrong move due to the fact she needs the origonal tank and it only comes painted. But as far as Triumph goes they are WAY WAY over priced. I get after market fenders for $20 to $50 so even if you figure in the fender it's still over priced by ALOT! I like the looks of them though buy simply can't justify the cost for myself personally.



You could do most of the prep yourself. Sanding, primer and such. Send it out to get painted off the bike and it would be cheaper. You'd save alot in labor.

Sand off clear coat with medium grit, Use a 400 grit to smooth out the deep grooves. Buy a rattle can of sandable primor and some 600 grit. Paint, sand, paint, sand until you get it right. Make sure the primor is dry to avoid gumming. If your gonna do your front fender remember it is plastic and is prone to deep scratches.

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