Topic: All Finished Up and Ready to Go!!! (Read 11758 times)

Chief · « **on:** March 13, 2008, 06:43:10 PM »

Willie put it best when he said "On the Road Again. I just can't wait to get on the road again." That's just how I feel. After almost Four long months, the bike is all put back together and ready to go. I'm really pleased with the way it all came together and I'd like to share a few quick photos I took after coming back from my shake-down putt.

Chief · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:43:51 PM »

Chief · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:44:30 PM »

Chief · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:45:28 PM »

Chief · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:46:25 PM »

Last one. Going out to ride some more. Later.

hard10 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:50:58 PM »

Let me be the first to say "wow"!!!

hard10 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:51:39 PM »

Naked headlight!!!

HogBreath · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:56:51 PM »

I nominate it for CVO Picture of 2008!!!!!

Great job Chuck, it really looks awesome man!

sadunbar · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:57:37 PM »

It looks great, Chief! You're going to turn some heads everytime you ride! I hope you like talkin about it, because your gonna be doing it a lot!

Congratulations on all the hard work and for having the vision to produce such an outstanding result!

Scott

naitram · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:00:56 PM »

looking good ( cept for the headlight ring )

did you get the TP painted to match as well?

Fired00d · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:01:04 PM »

Chuck,
Awesome job it looks great.

Ride on!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Fired00d · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:02:14 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 13, 2008, 07:00:56 PM

looking good ( cept for the headlight ring )

did you get the TP painted to match as well?

Doesn't he have the leather TP?

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

JDOFLHRIDER · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:08:17 PM »

LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!! ENJOY RIDE SAFE JDO

naitram · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:09:05 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on March 13, 2008, 07:02:14 PM

Doesn't he have the leather TP?

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

guess he didnt get it painted then

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:16:04 PM »

Holy crap, I'm all tingly now. That's a whole new level! I'd like to see the lowers on it too. It looks so shiny. Whew, I'm just rambling.....

SBB · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:18:28 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 13, 2008, 07:09:05 PM

guess he didnt get it painted then

Pleather doesn't take paint well!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:21:40 PM »

Absolutely beautiful.

CVOJOE · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:25:52 PM »

A-W-E-S-O-M-E !!!! Holy Chit Batman:batman:, what a difference....hope to see it in person someday, especially in the sunlight, before too many

.

Chief · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:27:53 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on March 13, 2008, 06:50:58 PM

Let me be the first to say "wow"!!!

Thank you AJ. I'm happy the long process has come to an end. Now it's time to enjoy it for a good long time.

Chief · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:29:13 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on March 13, 2008, 06:51:39 PM

Naked headlight!!!

I didn't even notice that until I was looking at the pictures. I hope that's all I left off.

Chief · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:31:20 PM »

Quote from: HogBreath on March 13, 2008, 06:56:51 PM

I nominate it for CVO Picture of 2008!!!!!

Great job Chuck, it really looks awesome man!

Thanks buddy. Initially you said you were going to withold judgement until it was all done. I guess I dun OK.

Hoist! · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:33:25 PM »

Great job Chuck!

I couldn't be happier for ya! At least you know it was put together right now! Just don't let them sumnabitches let that engine leak all over your beautiful new paint job!

Best of luck with it bro, and enjoy!!!

Hoist!

Chief · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:35:09 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 13, 2008, 07:00:56 PM

looking good ( cept for the headlight ring )

did you get the TP painted to match as well?

Thanks Neal. I'll get right on that. I still need to finish the wiring to the light for the license plate and rear fascia, but it was OK to ride while it was light out.

Chief · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:36:30 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on March 13, 2008, 07:01:04 PM

Chuck,
Awesome job it looks great. Ride on!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Thanks Gary. If all works well, you can give it a once over at Shendoah Harley in May. I'm sure you'll find something else I can add.

Chief · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:37:20 PM »

Quote from: JDOFLHRIDER on March 13, 2008, 07:08:17 PM

LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!! ENJOY RIDE SAFE JDO

Thanks man. Enjoy it I will.

Chief · « **Reply #25 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:37:54 PM »

Quote from: naitram on March 13, 2008, 07:09:05 PM

guess he didnt get it painted then

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #26 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:38:58 PM »

That's gorgeous Chief. Absolutely inspiring in knowing the tale of the rebuild and seeing the finished product. I am sure that the pics don't do it justice and it is 10 times as good to see in person. Thanks for sharing it with us

B B

VaEagle · « **Reply #27 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:39:54 PM »

Wow that looks great!
I know that will be your "pride and joy" for quite some time!
Ride safe and enjoy.

Chief · « **Reply #28 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:40:09 PM »

Quote from: jgeorge102 on March 13, 2008, 07:16:04 PM

Holy crap, I'm all tingly now. That's a whole new level! I'd like to see the lowers on it too. It looks so shiny. Whew, I'm just rambling.....

Wow! Tingly! That's a new one. Thanks for such a great compliment.

Chief · « **Reply #29 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:41:19 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on March 13, 2008, 08:18:28 PM

Pleather doesn't take paint well!

Nope. The TP and the tires are about the only items that didn't get painted or powdered.

Chief · « **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:42:36 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on March 13, 2008, 08:21:40 PM

Absolutely beautiful.

To quote someone I think a lot of.. Thankyewwwwverymuch! sp?

Chief · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:43:41 PM »

Quote from: CVOJOE on March 13, 2008, 08:25:52 PM

A-W-E-S-O-M-E !!!! Holy Chit Batman:batman:, what a difference....hope to see it in person someday, especially in the sunlight, before too many .

Thanks Joe. Maybe we'll meet in the middle someday.

Chief · « **Reply #32 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:45:40 PM »

Quote from: Hoist! on March 13, 2008, 08:33:25 PM

Great job Chuck!

I couldn't be happier for ya! At least you know it was put together right now! Just don't let them sumnabitches let that engine leak all over your beautiful new paint job!

Best of luck with it bro, and enjoy!!!

Hoist!

Well, that's an assumption I hope turns out to be true. I did forget the trim ring ya know.

Chief · « **Reply #33 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:47:48 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on March 13, 2008, 08:38:58 PM

That's gorgeous Chief. Absolutely inspiring in knowing the tale of the rebuild and seeing the finished product. I am sure that the pics don't do it justice and it is 10 times as good to see in person. Thanks for sharing it with us

B B

Thanks Brian. It took longer than I hoped/expected, but that's the way it always seems to go.

Chief · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:49:20 PM »

Quote from: VaEagle on March 13, 2008, 08:39:54 PM

Wow that looks great!
I know that will be your "pride and joy" for quite some time!
Ride safe and enjoy.

Thanks so much. I hope the first time I went down will be the last time for a long, long time. It's time to get out and have fun now.

erniezap · « **Reply #35 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:49:31 PM »

Great job! Bike's looking great, especially with the color matched frame.

erniezap · « **Reply #36 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:49:59 PM »

By the way, it's time to change your avatar!

Chief · « **Reply #37 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:51:28 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on March 13, 2008, 08:49:31 PM

Great job! Bike's looking great, especially with the color matched frame.

Thanks Ernie. It stands out a lot more than I thought it would. It makes a difference. It's not a perfect match in color, but with all of the other shades of red going on, it works out real well.

Chief · « **Reply #38 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:51:59 PM »

Quote from: erniezap on March 13, 2008, 08:49:59 PM

By the way, it's time to change your avatar!

Thanks. I forgot about that.

porthole · « **Reply #39 on:** March 13, 2008, 08:59:24 PM »

out-effin-rageous

Chief · « **Reply #40 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:14:17 PM »

Quote from: porthole on March 13, 2008, 08:59:24 PM

out-effin-rageous

Thanks Duane. I think it was worth all the work.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #41 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:29:14 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 13, 2008, 09:14:17 PM

Thanks Duane. I think it was worth all the work.

Not having done all the work can't speak fairly of course. From the bleacher seats, however, it looks worth any effort it might have taken to get there. Best EGlide I have ever seen.

Chief · « **Reply #42 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:39:22 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on March 13, 2008, 09:29:14 PM

Not having done all the work can't speak fairly of course. From the bleacher seats, however, it looks worth any effort it might have taken to get there. Best EGlide I have ever seen.

You're just saying that because it's red.

With comments like that, I'll even let you ride it at CHL.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #43 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:40:08 PM »

Chuck, very, very nice!

For a guy who'd never seen the bike in one piece before, your painter really nailed it! That's a finished product you can take great pride in, especially from the standpoint of you completing the final assembly all by yourself! My hat's off to you!

Chief · « **Reply #44 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:44:39 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on March 13, 2008, 09:40:08 PM

Chuck, very, very nice! For a guy who'd never seen the bike in one piece before, your painter really nailed it! That's a finished product you can take great pride in, especially from the standpoint of you completing the final assembly all by yourself! My hat's off to you!

Thanks Brian. I think when I show it to him he'll be quite pleased with what he pulled off.

Air1 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:51:47 PM »

Awesome looking bike, this bike is ready for American Iron Cover page.

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #46 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:54:02 PM »

SO so SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!

Chief · « **Reply #47 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:57:10 PM »

Quote from: Air1 on March 13, 2008, 09:51:47 PM

Awesome looking bike, this bike is ready for American Iron Cover page.

Thanks Air. I guess the whole saga could make for an interesting story.

Chief · « **Reply #48 on:** March 13, 2008, 09:58:17 PM »

Quote from: hdbrad03 on March 13, 2008, 09:54:02 PM

SO so SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!

That's a good thing. Thanks so much.

hard10 · « **Reply #49 on:** March 13, 2008, 11:02:22 PM »

What I want to really know is did Mahota do the "Mikey" dance when it was finished?

Johnny · « **Reply #50 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:01:35 AM »

Very very nice, I really like the details of the paint job & how it flows from the front to the rear of the bike! Enjoy the ride, can wait to see it in person.

rmarion · « **Reply #51 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:03:29 AM »

WELL WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

what saddle you got there?

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ultrafxr · « **Reply #52 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:08:20 AM »

Chuck, can't say enough about how great the bike turned out. I know you're way proud of your accomplishment. Now if you only had that georgeous Bushtec behind it. . . .

RJ749 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:17:54 AM »

Wow, sorry you had to go through what you did to get here, but what a great journey once you got your direction.

It turned out awesome and totally one of a kind.

Black Diamond · « **Reply #54 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:20:36 AM »

It needs repeating WOW

hd-dude · « **Reply #55 on:** March 14, 2008, 01:03:46 AM »

Lookin' Good Chuck! Nice job!

Boatman · « **Reply #56 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:38:13 AM »

As everyone has stated, LOOKS GREAT! Looking forward to meeeting you and the bike some day.

Chief · « **Reply #57 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:59:32 AM »

Quote from: hard10 on March 13, 2008, 11:02:22 PM

What I want to really know is did Mahota do the "Mikey" dance when it was finished?

Shhhhh. That's a secret. Now everyone's going to want to learn it.

Chief · « **Reply #58 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:01:11 AM »

Quote from: Johnny on March 14, 2008, 12:01:35 AM

Very very nice, I really like the details of the paint job & how it flows from the front to the rear of the bike! Enjoy the ride, can wait to see it in person.

Thanks Johnny. One of these days we'll all have to meet up. It looks like Killer Creek's St. Patrick's Day ~~Party~~ sale may be a bit wet tomorrow.

Chief · « **Reply #59 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:02:37 AM »

Quote from: rmarion on March 14, 2008, 12:03:29 AM

WELL WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

what saddle you got there??

Thank you sir. I've got the Corbin Daul Tour on there now, but it's just crying for a solo saddle to uncover the rear fender graphics.

Chief · « **Reply #60 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:05:13 AM »

Quote from: ultrafxr on March 14, 2008, 12:08:20 AM

Chuck, can't say enough about how great the bike turned out. I know you're way proud of your accomplishment. Now if you only had that georgeous Bushtec behind it. . . .

Thanks Jerry.

Ain't that the truth? I've got to put in a call today to see what's up. You spied it in the paint booth almost three weeks ago. I thought I was going to hear from them this week, now that they're all back from Daytona.

Bubba · « **Reply #61 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:05:34 AM »

Chuck glad your done with your project and can GET BACK TO WORK,,,,,,, Riding

You bike turn out GREAT

Ride Safe
~bubba~

Chief · « **Reply #62 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:08:38 AM »

Quote from: Rjob749 on March 14, 2008, 12:17:54 AM

Wow, sorry you had to go through what you did to get here, but what a great journey once you got your direction.

It turned out awesome and totally one of a kind.

Thanks Roger. I never would have done anything like this had it not been for the 'incident', but I'm very pleased with the outcome. It all needs a disclaimer. "Do not try what you have seen here at home. It could lead to serious injury or death."

Chief · « **Reply #63 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:11:20 AM »

Quote from: Black Diamond 110 on March 14, 2008, 12:20:36 AM

It needs repeating WOW

Thanks so much. I kept the damaged saddlebag for comparison because since I'm around it so much, the WOW wears off. Every now and then I look at the original bag and smile.

Chief · « **Reply #64 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:12:10 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on March 14, 2008, 01:03:46 AM

Lookin' Good Chuck! Nice job!

Jim, thanks. Looking at your avatar reminds me that all my LEDs got trashed in the process. Need to add that back onto the list.

Chief · « **Reply #65 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:13:18 AM »

Quote from: Boatman on March 14, 2008, 06:38:13 AM

As everyone has stated, LOOKS GREAT! Looking forward to meeeting you and the bike some day.

Boatman, Ohio ain't that far away. You should come down to Copperhead this month. Thanks for the compliments.

Chief · « **Reply #66 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:14:27 AM »

Quote from: Bubba on March 14, 2008, 07:05:34 AM

Chuck glad your done with your project and can GET BACK TO WORK,,,,,,, Riding You bike turn out GREAT

Ride Safe
~bubba~

Thanks Mike. I'm real happy. Hopefully we'll make a ride out your way soon and we'll come by to see you and PK.

ccr · « **Reply #67 on:** March 14, 2008, 07:37:56 AM »

Absolutely Fantastic and Over the Top Gorgeous. Well Done! Congratulations on owning the most stunning CVO Harley. Glad to know you. When you are rich and famous some day, remember the poor folk you met here.

You could go into your own business. Sorry you have not had your bike running for what seems like such a long time, but four months over the winter months to get this result, I am sure you are very happy.

miker · « **Reply #68 on:** March 14, 2008, 08:55:40 AM »

Spec effin tackular Chief! I love the little jester stripe left on the fairing under the other stuff. The frame was worth the effort, it really rounds off the bike. Fine job, you should be proud of your work.

skyglide · « **Reply #69 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:04:10 AM »

Awesome work and vision

Chief · « **Reply #70 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:16:00 AM »

Quote from: Mrs.We on March 14, 2008, 07:37:56 AM

Absolutely Fantastic and Over the Top Gorgeous. Well Done! Congratulations on owning the most stunning CVO Harley. Glad to know you. When you are rich and famous some day, remember the poor folk you met here.

You could go into your own business. Sorry you have not had your bike running for what seems like such a long time, but four months over the winter months to get this result, I am sure you are very happy.

You say the nicest things Candy. Thank you very much.

I don't think I could ever do that for a living. Too many headaches with vendors and all the other stuff that can, and will, go wrong. I'm glad I did it, but even happier that I'm done. Now it's time to enjoy it.

Chief · « **Reply #71 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:17:40 AM »

Quote from: miker on March 14, 2008, 08:55:40 AM

Spec effin tackular Chief! I love the little jester stripe left on the fairing under the other stuff. The frame was worth the effort, it really rounds off the bike. Fine job, you should be proud of your work.

Hey thanks Mike. I'm very please with how it all came out. I'm not looking forward to the new level of cleanliness that it now deserves though. Oh well, it's all about compromises.

Chief · « **Reply #72 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:18:36 AM »

Quote from: skycuse2 on March 14, 2008, 09:04:10 AM

Awesome work and vision

Thanks Sky. Now, if I can get the solo seat like yours I'll really be happy.

Smiler · « **Reply #73 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:46:38 AM »

That's a great looking bike - enjoy it

Trapperdog · « **Reply #74 on:** March 14, 2008, 11:53:22 AM »

Fantastic job! I am going to miss your progress threads though.

Chief · « **Reply #75 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:05:34 PM »

Quote from: Smiler on March 14, 2008, 10:46:38 AM

That's a great looking bike - enjoy it

Thanks a bunch Smiler. Riding season is really getting started now, so I hope to make the most out of it.

Chief · « **Reply #76 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:06:59 PM »

Quote from: trapperdog on March 14, 2008, 11:53:22 AM

Fantastic job! I am going to miss your progress threads though.

TD, thanks for the kind words. I'm sure the site will be fine without my blathering as much. The content/quote will go up for sure.

Tbone · « **Reply #77 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:23:06 PM »

Chuck,

You've done an amazing job and knowing you, I expected no less. Absolutely, amazing.

Bob

Chief · « **Reply #78 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:27:57 PM »

Quote from: Tbone on March 14, 2008, 12:23:06 PM

Chuck,

You've done an amazing job and knowing you, I expected no less. Absolutely, amazing.

Bob

Thanks Bob. I'm almost done, well at least this chapter.

Talon · « **Reply #79 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:48:56 PM »

Chuck, looks great!! Nice paint, everything flows really well. I see the Avatar is already updated!!!

Glide-man · « **Reply #80 on:** March 14, 2008, 01:04:39 PM »

Chief, you da MAN! She looks awesome... I love the paint and graphics

Chief · « **Reply #81 on:** March 14, 2008, 01:28:44 PM »

Quote from: Talon on March 14, 2008, 12:48:56 PM

Chuck, looks great!! Nice paint, everything flows really well. I see the Avatar is already updated!!!

Thanks Talon. Me likey. Yea, Neal tipped me off to the fact that I still had the old picture and he gave me the idea of the animated file, so I did one for the avatar. I need to get some better pics that will fit better than these. Maybe I can take some on Sunday when the weather improves.

Chief · « **Reply #82 on:** March 14, 2008, 01:30:35 PM »

Quote from: Glide-man on March 14, 2008, 01:04:39 PM

Chief, you da MAN! She looks awesome... I love the paint and graphics

Glide-man, it's great to hear from you. Thank you for your comments.

Talon · « **Reply #83 on:** March 14, 2008, 02:40:44 PM »

Now you need to do a photo shoot with some good looking babes in string bikinis!!

LRebel · « **Reply #84 on:** March 14, 2008, 03:22:52 PM »

Chuck,

The bike looks absolutely AWESOME!

I hope to see it in person someday.

LRebel

Rooster · « **Reply #85 on:** March 14, 2008, 04:47:35 PM »

Very nice paint and congrats on job well done.

of course the best part is coming, lots of miles to go with the smiles.

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #86 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:23:37 PM »

Chuck ya done good!

That is the way all CVO's should look. Once again great job. Later,Q

RedDevil · « **Reply #87 on:** March 14, 2008, 08:09:30 PM »

Chuck,
All I can say is that bike is freakin righteous!!!!!!!!!!!! Man, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought it would have turned out looking that great!!!! Suuweeeeeeeeeeet Bro!!!

kurtlange · « **Reply #88 on:** March 14, 2008, 08:35:43 PM »

very nice....

GC_Super · « **Reply #89 on:** March 14, 2008, 08:50:23 PM »

Chief, I got to tell ya, that's awsome. As a guy that doesn't say a lot around here, this build made me want to comment. When I finish a project of any kind, I usually like to have a beer or two and admire my work, but this project would have me consuming a LOT of beer.

Enjoy and congratulations,

Robert

MikeD · « **Reply #90 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:35:52 AM »

Ah Cheif,
You wouldn't want to trade would ya?

That is beautiful, it looks soooo clean with the painted frame. That is the best looking bagger I've seen! Call one the biker mags and/or send in a pic to them, it's definitely a cover bike for sure!

Chief · « **Reply #91 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:47:52 AM »

Quote from: Talon on March 14, 2008, 02:40:44 PM

Now you need to do a photo shoot with some good looking babes in string bikinis!!

Hey Vanamal!!!

Chief · « **Reply #92 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:49:00 AM »

Quote from: LRebel on March 14, 2008, 03:22:52 PM

Chuck,

The bike looks absolutely AWESOME!

I hope to see it in person someday.

LRebel

Hey LRebel, thanks so much. I think I'll be enjoying it for a long time. Now, all I have to do is get the motor up to par.

Chief · « **Reply #93 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:49:44 AM »

Quote from: Rooster on March 14, 2008, 04:47:35 PM

Very nice paint and congrats on job well done. of course the best part is coming, lots of miles to go with the smiles.

Thanks Rooster. Lots of smiles and lots of miles to come for sure.

Chief · « **Reply #94 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:51:27 AM »

Quote from: Just Q on March 14, 2008, 05:23:37 PM

Chuck ya done good! That is the way all CVO's should look. Once again great job. Later,Q

Thanks Q. With all the paint labor it took, I can understand why HD doesn't go that route. Thanks again.

Chief · « **Reply #95 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:53:08 AM »

Quote from: RedDevil on March 14, 2008, 08:09:30 PM

Chuck,
All I can say is that bike is freakin righteous!!!!!!!!!!!! Man, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought it would have turned out looking that great!!!! Suuweeeeeeeeeeet Bro!!!

Thanks Charlie. This year we really need to meet up in DC. OK? We gonna do it?

Chief · « **Reply #96 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:53:52 AM »

Quote from: kurtlange on March 14, 2008, 08:35:43 PM

very nice....

Thanks Kurt.

Chief · « **Reply #97 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:56:45 AM »

Quote from: GC_Super on March 14, 2008, 08:50:23 PM

Chief, I got to tell ya, that's awsome. As a guy that doesn't say a lot around here, this build made me want to comment. When I finish a project of any kind, I usually like to have a beer or two and admire my work, but this project would have me consuming a LOT of beer.

Enjoy and congratulations,

Robert

Robert, based on the beerometer, I guess that's a good thing. I just don't drink like I used to, but it was worth a couple. Although a friend did point out that I also forgot the front axle covers as well as the headlight trim.

Maybe I started drinking a bit too early.

I'll get those fixed up and take some more pictures tomorrow after the tornados are through around here today.

Chief · « **Reply #98 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:58:02 AM »

Quote from: MikeD on March 15, 2008, 09:35:52 AM

Ah Cheif,
You wouldn't want to trade would ya?

That is beautiful, it looks soooo clean with the painted frame. That is the best looking bagger I've seen! Call one the biker mags and/or send in a pic to them, it's definitely a cover bike for sure!

Mike thanks so much. I haven't really thought too much about it, but maybe Chris Maida should get a note with pic attached.

Banana man · « **Reply #99 on:** March 15, 2008, 01:11:14 PM »

As everyone has already stated, your bike looks great!!!! Now just ride it on over here so
old bubba and I can take a look at it in person. When your here have bubba call me, he has
my number. I like catfish too.

Mark.

Chief · « **Reply #100 on:** March 15, 2008, 04:15:41 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on March 15, 2008, 01:11:14 PM

As everyone has already stated, your bike looks great!!!! Now just ride it on over here so
old bubba and I can take a look at it in person. When your here have bubba call me, he has
my number. I like catfish too.

Mark.

Sounds like a plan Mark.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #101 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:04:42 PM »

Quote from: Banana man on March 15, 2008, 01:11:14 PM

As everyone has already stated, your bike looks great!!!! Now just ride it on over here so
old bubba and I can take a look at it in person. When your here have bubba call me, he has
my number. I like catfish too.

Mark.

Be sure to pick up me, JR, Phaze & MJZ on your way thru.

altugo · « **Reply #102 on:** March 15, 2008, 06:29:31 PM »

Awesome bike!!!!!!
Paintjob looks 3D! I also loved the shading effect.Can we see more?

Chief · « **Reply #103 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:21:10 PM »

Quote from: ultrafxr on March 15, 2008, 05:04:42 PM

Be sure to pick up me, JR, Phaze & MJZ on your way thru.

That sounds like a fun ride. Maybe something for July?

Chief · « **Reply #104 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:22:27 PM »

Quote from: altugo on March 15, 2008, 06:29:31 PM

Awesome bike!!!!!!
Paintjob looks 3D! I also loved the shading effect.Can we see more?

altugo, where 'ya been? I plan on doing some more/better pictures tomorrow. We had a bit of a tornado outbreak here last night and today and tomorrow is supposed to be much nicer.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #105 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:31:22 PM »

Did somebody already ask if there was a tour-pak painted to match.?

I'm sorry, y'all know how lazy I am about reading an entire thread to glean the information I want

B B

Chief · « **Reply #106 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:38:35 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on March 15, 2008, 07:31:22 PM

Did somebody already ask if there was a tour-pak painted to match.?

I'm sorry, y'all know how lazy I am about reading an entire thread to glean the information I want

B B

Brian, It's an '07 with the leather TP. No painting.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #107 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:43:37 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 07:38:35 PM

Brian, It's an '07 with the leather TP. No painting.

I'm sorry Chief, it's the meds honest it is

B B

Chief · « **Reply #108 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:47:06 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on March 15, 2008, 07:43:37 PM

I'm sorry Chief, it's the meds honest it is

B B

No problem mi amigo. Meds are good.

How's the back?

rmarion · « **Reply #109 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:50:24 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 14, 2008, 07:02:37 AM

Thank you sir. I've got the Corbin Daul Tour on there now, but it's just crying for a solo saddle to uncover the rear fender graphics.

Chief the seat will be like the cherry on top of a sundie.... just completing the package...

so how many HP's did she pick up.... looks like at least 15 more ponies...

ALSO again GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!

Chief · « **Reply #110 on:** March 15, 2008, 07:55:50 PM »

Quote from: rmarion on March 15, 2008, 07:50:24 PM

Chief the seat will be like the cherry on top of a sundie.... just completing the package...

so how many HP's did she pick up.... looks like at least 15 more ponies...

ALSO again GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!

It feels like I put in new dilithium crystals. Now she'll do warp 9.8.

I took off the seat today for some wiring stuff and noticed that the seat bumpers compressed the paint on the rear fender where they contacted it. This was a concern as the paint hasn't totally cured out 100%. I've been told it may take quite a while since there is so much build, another concern of mine, and only the top layer (clear) is catalyzed while all of the other multiple layers are reduced, which means they have to dry instead of cure.

If I wasn't going to do another seat it wouldn't be a problem, but now if the bumper marks don't come up, when I put a solo on it, I'll have these four tell-tale bumper donuts compressed into the paint.

Damn custom work. Stock is so much easier.

SBB · « **Reply #111 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:30:30 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 07:55:50 PM

It feels like I put in new dilithium crystals. Now she'll do warp 9.8.

I took off the seat today for some wiring stuff and noticed that the seat bumpers compressed the paint on the rear fender where they contacted it. This was a concern as the paint hasn't totally cured out 100%. I've been told it may take quite a while since there is so much build, another concern of mine, and only the top layer (clear) is catalyzed while all of the other multiple layers are reduced, which means they have to dry instead of cure.

If I wasn't going to do another seat it wouldn't be a problem, but now if the bumper marks don't come up, when I put a solo on it, I'll have these four tell-tale bumper donuts compressed into the paint.

Damn custom work. Stock is so much easier.

Chuck

The dilithium crystals are for Pinkie's finger!
Get it right!

Chief · « **Reply #112 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:31:42 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on March 15, 2008, 09:30:30 PM

Chuck

The dilithium crystals are for Pinkie's finger!
Get it right!

That's a good one Chip.

RedDevil · « **Reply #113 on:** March 15, 2008, 10:17:38 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 09:53:08 AM

Thanks Charlie. This year we really need to meet up in DC. OK? We gonna do it?

You got it Chuck.

We're definitely going to hook up this year in DC.

ccr · « **Reply #114 on:** March 16, 2008, 07:13:55 AM »

Quote from: RedDevil on March 15, 2008, 10:17:38 PM

You got it Chuck. We're definitely going to hook up this year in DC.

Hey - I hope a few of us can hook up - We've got an awful lot of us in this area that we have met onesey twosey, not a whole big get together. Maybe we can plan a local meet and greet before May?

RedDevil · « **Reply #115 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:14:05 AM »

Quote from: Mrs.We on March 16, 2008, 07:13:55 AM

Hey - I hope a few of us can hook up - We've got an awful lot of us in this area that we have met onesey twosey, not a whole big get together. Maybe we can plan a local meet and greet before May?

That'd be totally cool Candy!!!

Banana man · « **Reply #116 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:17:46 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 07:21:10 PM

That sounds like a fun ride. Maybe something for July?

Now lets see, we have chief, phaze, mjz, jr, ultrafxr, bubba, and me. Sounds like a mini
GTG in the works. HD-mikey is only 30 miles away, so he might be here. Oh yea,
Twolane is only 3 hrs away so he might be here......... And to think it all
started for a plate of catfish. I'm in!! lets go riding!!!!

Mark./quote]

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #117 on:** March 17, 2008, 03:49:17 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 07:55:50 PM

It feels like I put in new dilithium crystals. Now she'll do warp 9.8.

I took off the seat today for some wiring stuff and noticed that the seat bumpers compressed the paint on the rear fender where they contacted it. This was a concern as the paint hasn't totally cured out 100%. I've been told it may take quite a while since there is so much build, another concern of mine, and only the top layer (clear) is catalyzed while all of the other multiple layers are reduced, which means they have to dry instead of cure.

If I wasn't going to do another seat it wouldn't be a problem, but now if the bumper marks don't come up, when I put a solo on it, I'll have these four tell-tale bumper donuts compressed into the paint.

Damn custom work. Stock is so much easier.

Ask your painter what you can do to help the curing process along Chief. Seems to me there's a few tricks of the trade I've heard along the way, but I don't want to put out bad info so as I said, ask your painter

B B

ultrafxr · « **Reply #118 on:** March 17, 2008, 05:19:32 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 15, 2008, 07:21:10 PM

That sounds like a fun ride. Maybe something for July?

You name it Chuck. Available anytime except for 15th for about a week or 10 days - going to West VA HOG Rally.

Chief · « **Reply #119 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:14:41 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on March 17, 2008, 03:49:17 PM

Ask your painter what you can do to help the curing process along Chief. Seems to me there's a few tricks of the trade I've heard along the way, but I don't want to put out bad info so as I said, ask your painter

B B

Number one is time, Number two is UV exposure. I put the bike out on the back slab all day yeterday and all day today. I also put a small heater blowing across the back fender which helped the donut lift out completely. I think it will just take time with all of the build that is there. I just hope it doesn't get mucked up while at CHL if it isn't cured by then.

I'll be setting it outside in the sun as often as possible.

porthole · « **Reply #120 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:33:01 PM »

Quote from: Chief on March 17, 2008, 09:14:41 PM

Number one is time, Number two is UV exposure. I put the bike out on the back slab all day yesterday and all day today. I also put a small heater blowing across the back fender which helped the donut lift out completely. I think it will just take time with all of the build that is there. I just hope it doesn't get mucked up while at CHL if it isn't cured by then.

I'll be setting it outside in the sun as often as possible.

Years ago when I had my first custom paint done, the painter called me and said it was all done, come check it out.
When I got to the shop he told me it was out back - 'settin in the sun'.
When we went out to look at it he almost dropped, all the paint had "pulled" and was very screwed up.

We brought it inside and he told me he would see me next week.

Hung around for a while, had a

or 2 and after several hours the paint looked it does in the second picture.
It actually looked like the snake had real snakeskin, it was cool and I kept it that way.

porthole · « **Reply #121 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:33:23 PM »

Chief · « **Reply #122 on:** March 17, 2008, 09:47:12 PM »

Chief no likem snake skin. Snake skin bad!

Lean Dave · « **Reply #123 on:** March 18, 2008, 03:31:22 AM »

Chief,

As you have gotten many complements with your bike from the forum here (job well done I must say), what is your next step other than ride the heck out of your bike?

Gonna, wanta do another bike project like yours again?

I plan to visit Atlanta, (got family there near 85 and 285) near last part of August. Me and 2 other riding buddies plan to ride cross country from S.F. to Atlanta and back. I hope to see your bike while I am there visiting.

Chief · « **Reply #124 on:** March 18, 2008, 07:35:24 AM »

Quote from: Big Dave on March 18, 2008, 03:31:22 AM

Chief,

As you have gotten many complements with your bike from the forum here (job well done I must say), what is your next step other than ride the heck out of your bike?

Gonna, wanta do another bike project like yours again?

I plan to visit Atlanta, (got family there near 85 and 285) near last part of August. Me and 2 other riding buddies plan to ride cross country from S.F. to Atlanta and back. I hope to see your bike while I am there visiting.

Dave,

Thanks for the compliments. To answer your first question, I'm looking forward to getting onto other items on the long list of projects that I have been ignoring for far too long. No more bike projects for a long while. This one took a good bit of time and money. Luckily the insurance company supplied the money and all I had to do was supply the time.

Shoot me a msg when you're coming to town as I'm sure you and your buddies will have plenty of new stories about the first half of your journey.

comfortablynumb · « **Reply #125 on:** March 18, 2008, 11:23:48 AM »

GADZOOKS!! Many miles with many smiles to you. Mine gets here in 16 days.

Chief · « **Reply #126 on:** March 18, 2008, 11:28:40 AM »

Quote from: comfortablynumb on March 18, 2008, 11:23:48 AM

GADZOOKS!! Many miles with many smiles to you. Mine gets here in 16 days.

That's a new one. Thanks CN.

I hope you enjoy yours soon.

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