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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #350 on: February 28, 2014, 11:39:57 AM »
Hard to add anymore then what's already been said, Tige.  You really are one of the best restorers I've ever seen.  Your attention to detail, a knack for having a vision, and getting everything just right is very admirable.  That bike really is beautiful. 

+1!

Its funny you mentioned the orangy look as I was thinking the same thing as I scrolled through your photos and then read your comment!

I am curious though to see what it would look like with the tank trim and how this might look with chrome trim on the seat to match.

Excellent work!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #351 on: February 28, 2014, 11:51:26 AM »
Looks dialled. Nice work!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #352 on: February 28, 2014, 12:05:04 PM »
That tank looks killer WITHOUT the trim. More custom look and it looks larger making that wonderful paint larger than life.
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« Reply #353 on: February 28, 2014, 12:06:49 PM »
Hard to add anymore then what's already been said, Tige.  You really are one of the best restorers I've ever seen.  Your attention to detail, a knack for having a vision, and getting everything just right is very admirable.  That bike really is beautiful.  Can't wait to see it in person.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #354 on: February 28, 2014, 12:16:47 PM »
Hard to add anymore then what's already been said, Tige.  You really are one of the best restorers I've ever seen.  Your attention to detail, a knack for having a vision, and getting everything just right is very admirable.  That bike really is beautiful. 

+1!

Its funny you mentioned the orangy look as I was thinking the same thing as I scrolled through your photos and then read your comment!

I am curious though to see what it would look like with the tank trim and how this might look with chrome trim on the seat to match.

Excellent work!
Andy

For those of you who wanted to see it with trim...  Lower quality photo but you get the idea.  thoughts?  (here comes the 50% for and 50% against, ha ha)



I actually think I like the tank trim, but it will not b getting trim on the seat.  If it was more of a custom rather than stock I would lose the trim, but I feel the trim gets it closer to the stock look I was initially going for.





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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #355 on: February 28, 2014, 12:39:43 PM »
Excellent! I'm amazed at the speed you get things done and they still are totally professional and beautiful.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #356 on: February 28, 2014, 12:42:56 PM »
Gday Tige, i think it looks more purposeful without the trim, it seems to "toughen" the look of the bike, more business than frills... ;D ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #357 on: February 28, 2014, 01:09:09 PM »
HTF do you choose which one to ride?  :o 
Well, pick one, any one, and ride up on Sunday and help me finish my bottom end 
You must be fidgeting to work on something new  ;D
JK,  Nice work T!  8)

+1 on the NO TANK TRIM
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #358 on: February 28, 2014, 02:06:51 PM »
+1 No tank trim, looks odd without matching seat to me...

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #359 on: February 28, 2014, 02:16:39 PM »
I said it before and I'll say it again, no tank trim.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #360 on: February 28, 2014, 02:44:24 PM »
I kind of like the trim but I think it looks super secksi either way!  8)

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #361 on: February 28, 2014, 02:48:28 PM »
Tweakin, do what you want with the trim. Its yours and you will look at it more often than any of us.

Any chance of a ride video, I would love to hear that engine singing at higher revs.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #362 on: February 28, 2014, 02:54:01 PM »
Thanks Tige for the trim photo but have to agree with Retro - no trim if no trim on the seat. I get what you mean though with stock v custom. Either way it looks amazing!

Cant wait for the ride report and some scenic photos!  ;)
Enjoy!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #363 on: February 28, 2014, 03:50:06 PM »
Like the GT suffix you came up with, Gran Turismo fits the style of the build...Larry

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« Reply #364 on: February 28, 2014, 05:36:12 PM »
That looks amazing.
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« Reply #365 on: February 28, 2014, 06:16:07 PM »
That was a funny A$$ post!  I am out of town this weekend but when ever you need a hand shoot me a message.

HTF do you choose which one to ride?  :o 
Well, pick one, any one, and ride up on Sunday and help me finish my bottom end 
You must be fidgeting to work on something new  ;D
JK,  Nice work T!  8)

+1 on the NO TANK TRIM

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #366 on: February 28, 2014, 06:39:49 PM »
Tige,

I love this bike, as I love all of your builds.  Nothing but the highest quality workmanship.  Bravo.

Obviously do what you want (trim-wise) but I had to chuckle about the no-trim comment.  How old am I??

Again, great work.

I know you're not a BOTM-kind-of-guy, but I am nominating this one tomorrow!!

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« Reply #367 on: February 28, 2014, 06:40:07 PM »
No tank trim on this one...  I initially liked it but after having a few IPAs in the shop I have changed my mind....

Cheers.  This ones for Steve-O   ;D


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« Reply #368 on: February 28, 2014, 06:41:08 PM »
No trim for sure here, I have been married for 14 years...
Tige,

I love this bike, as I love all of your builds.  Nothing but the highest quality workmanship.  Bravo.

Obviously do what you want (trim-wise) but I had to chuckle about the no-trim comment.  How old am I??

Again, great work.

I know you're not a BOTM-kind-of-guy, but I am nominating this one tomorrow!!

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« Reply #369 on: February 28, 2014, 06:43:01 PM »
No trim for sure here, I have been married for 14 years...
Tige,

I love this bike, as I love all of your builds.  Nothing but the highest quality workmanship.  Bravo.

Obviously do what you want (trim-wise) but I had to chuckle about the no-trim comment.  How old am I??

Again, great work.

I know you're not a BOTM-kind-of-guy, but I am nominating this one tomorrow!!

Don

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #370 on: February 28, 2014, 07:10:21 PM »
this should be the standard to which all restorations adhere to.   well done sir. 


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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #371 on: February 28, 2014, 11:21:46 PM »
Hi Tige
Wonderful finished bike ,gives us all something to aspire to!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1) FINISHED Pics
« Reply #372 on: March 01, 2014, 01:17:41 AM »
I concur, this is a great looking bike!  My vote "Trim is in"...... pardon the double entendre pun,
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« Reply #373 on: March 01, 2014, 06:17:57 AM »
Hard to add anymore then what's already been said, Tige.  You really are one of the best restorers I've ever seen.  Your attention to detail, a knack for having a vision, and getting everything just right is very admirable.  That bike really is beautiful.  Can't wait to see it in person.

^^ Enough said right there. Nothing I can add. Stunning bike, stunning build.

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« Reply #374 on: March 01, 2014, 06:30:54 AM »
Nice work Tweakin!  That bike really turned out awesome!