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Offline GUTS

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Spuced up my K1 a little today
« on: March 05, 2015, 04:00:03 PM »
I took the 16" wheel off the back and laced up a new Honda 18"er and got rid of the rusty spokes on the front wheel. I think it looks a lot better.
Before:

New shiny parts.


On the truing stand.

Done.

I like the new back wheel a lot better.

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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2015, 04:08:53 PM »
Beauty.  The new shoes look way better  8)
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2015, 04:23:14 PM »
very nice!
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2015, 04:23:52 PM »
Great work!  I have a K1 with new painted stuff same as your waiting to be put on.  It really looks great!  Any place for those front spokes?  I save them and get them replated.
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2015, 05:45:45 PM »
I am going to re-plate the front spokes and save them. Anyone want the 16" back wheel and spokes? Pay the shipping and they are yours.
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2015, 06:47:39 PM »
Wow!  Looks good.
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2015, 07:16:19 PM »
Great job! Those wheels really set 'er off! Hmm...maybe I need to think about new boots for my old buddy? I have a new pair of tires I'd like to install, maybe a good time to do both!
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2015, 07:54:47 PM »
What kind of tire did you go with, the front looks kinda like a Duro ?
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2015, 05:35:00 AM »
I put Continentals on it. It's supposed to hit 50 degrees today and I am going for a ride!
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2015, 07:25:07 AM »
wow!   that makes a huge difference!
Well done
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2015, 08:16:22 AM »
I forgot, I put new shocks on it too.
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2015, 08:49:56 AM »
Quote from: GUTS on March 06, 2015, 08:16:22 AM
I forgot, I put new shocks on it too.

Hagons?
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2015, 09:17:50 AM »
Actually I don't know what they are Steve-O, I got them from Z1 parts.
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2015, 11:19:01 AM »
Quote from: GUTS on March 06, 2015, 09:17:50 AM
Actually I don't know what they are Steve-O, I got them from Z1 parts.

I've seen those.  Could you give us a ride review after you get a chance to road test them?  Thx
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2015, 12:32:39 PM »
I will. I just got back from a short 7 mile ride(it's only 33 degrees)and while I was out I stopped by the airport for some good gas.
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Re: Spuced up my K1 a little today
« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2015, 12:37:01 PM »
Nice!  All clear for take off.
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