Say hello to ‘Dixie’
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
I was also curious about the carbs. They look very nice and such an even color they almost have to be coated
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Matte holds dirt easier. A good clear-coated gloss sheds dirt faster. Black is the fastest color - to show dirt.
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Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
The carbs and heads are coated in VHT Cast Iron. It's a nice rich look that contrasts the aluminum block nicely.
Planning on something similar for the brake calipers
Planning on something similar for the brake calipers
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Incremental progress...
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Looks like it is going to be a nice one
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Once I get the ignition shored up, and the tank cleaned out I can finally try to start her up.CYBORG wrote:Looks like it is going to be a nice one
Then on to the fun stuff (cosmetics) once that is proven.
Gotta tackle the brakes also - and based on what I’ve done with them so far that’s gonna be..uh....fun...
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Great progress so far. Looking very good.
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Hey sphen, you and I seem to be at about the same stage in our rebuilds. I would like to get mine ready for next spring, that would only be a plus, I'm in no hurry. Just like you said, incremental progress is all that can be expected.
Good luck Man!
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Small update - coils tested, new spark wires and boots, and rectifier unit. Cleaned and recoated the gas tank. Decided to put the swingarm, fork and tires back on to make it easier to move around. At some point will have to do fork/brake/tires/etc., but after I finish electrical setup enough to test fire..
Also wanted to highlight my proprietary suspension I’m working on - how bout dem shocks!?
Lol - needed to keep the frame from bottoming out until I get shocks.
Also wanted to highlight my proprietary suspension I’m working on - how bout dem shocks!?
Lol - needed to keep the frame from bottoming out until I get shocks.
Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Nice shocks, HD will be jealous!
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1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
Ernest
1985 GL1200 Limited Edition
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT LE
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
1995 GL1500 SE CDN Edition (sold)
2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
sphen,sphen wrote:The carbs and heads are coated in VHT Cast Iron. It's a nice rich look that contrasts the aluminum block nicely.
Planning on something similar for the brake calipers
The VHT looks good! I use two of the copper colors and had wondered how the Cast Iron would look. I see it is very nice!
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Hello Dixie
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
yes thats my favourite colour so far - i did the block and other things in the aluminum colour, but the cast iron has a rich sophisticated look to it!CrazyJerry wrote:sphen,sphen wrote:The carbs and heads are coated in VHT Cast Iron. It's a nice rich look that contrasts the aluminum block nicely.
Planning on something similar for the brake calipers
The VHT looks good! I use two of the copper colors and had wondered how the Cast Iron would look. I see it is very nice!
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Project bike "Dixie" - 1986 GL1200 Aspencade being rebuilt from ground up to be a naked 'wing. Build progress thread here: viewtopic.php?f=30&t=71959
Build log video: View it here
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Re: Say hello to ‘Dixie’
Ohhhhh... Feeling jealous now... That look's very good... Keep the photos coming...