Author Topic: Hello from South Carolina (Read 2808 times)

FGKouki · « **on:** April 16, 2015, 10:04:46 AM »

Hey folks

I've been a member here for a few years using the resources you have to help restore and rebuild a few bikes. I thought I'd say hello finally and maybe now I won't be too chicken to post on the forum. You all have been invaluable to find answers to my difficult restoration and customization questions. I've had 2 750s and 1 500 now. After just finishing the "woody" 750 2 weeks ago I'm turning to a 78 750 to get it back on the road and dress it up a little bit too.

here's "woody" before

and after

Here is the 500 which I sold last May

70CB750 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:11:25 AM »

Welcome!

bender01 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2015, 01:45:50 PM »

What Where?? Im near Hilton Head. Another guy in Savannah likes to ride. Lets meet for lunch halfway!!
welcome!

FGKouki · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2015, 01:55:54 PM »

I'm actually close to Charlotte in Fort Mill. I would love to ride more but current health issues are putting a damper on that (herniated disk). Will you be at the meltdown vintage show in Hendersonville next weekend? I've registered so will be there whether I ride or not.

brandEn · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2015, 02:17:46 PM »

Welcome! That Woody is GREAT! How did you do the paint?

FGKouki · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2015, 05:18:33 PM »

Thank you. A lot of people ask if it's a vinyl wrap or if it's hand stenciled but I did it via hydrographics. So technically it's a 2 stage paint with an extra step between the base and clear. I made an embossed points cover (3d printed) and dipped it to match as well. I could talk for hours about all the one off details!

I really should have posted a "build" thread here on the forum but was a little afraid being that it was so different from what folks are used to seeing/liking. Oh well, I'm here now

bender01 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2015, 03:11:15 PM »

No I wont be up there. Im quite far from Rock Hill and I try to stay off the Interstate. But keep in touch. Columbia or Augusta Ga? When your back gets fixed. Look up member
cheftuskey
hes bulding a bike with a master jeweler in Savannah. Lots of one off stuff.

brandEn · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2015, 03:30:28 PM »

Thanks for the reply. Yup you should of done a build thread! Post any details you feel like sharing. This forum is pretty open minded and we all love pics!

FGKouki · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2015, 09:07:17 AM »

Thank you. I can't seem to access the gallery to upload photos, or is there a better place to do it? I can embed photos in the post like I've been doing also. Since I have finished the bike I don't think I need to do a build thread now.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2015, 11:08:13 AM »

Welcome to the forum....................

I watched the build thread in another forum......I just wouldn't have the confidence or patience to do that paint job.......really takes some good nerves to do something like that.

Guess I'm lazy.....still have my 350f tins ready to be painted, might "git'r done" this year.

FGKouki · « **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2015, 01:01:10 PM »

I have some more photos of the bike from yesterday

brandEn · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2015, 02:43:19 PM »

I just love the wood grain man!

Inkswitch · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2015, 06:06:44 PM »

Beautiful paint. A step-by-step thread on the paint process?

70CB750 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2015, 03:34:16 AM »

Wow! What a bike, it will get nominated for sure.

BTW running little bit lean isn't it?

FGKouki · « **Reply #14 on:** May 04, 2015, 07:47:53 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on May 01, 2015, 03:34:16 AM

Wow! What a bike, it will get nominated for sure.

BTW running little bit lean isn't it?

Thanks guys. Actually it's more on the rich side above the idle circuit. I need to move the needle clips up a notch when I have a chance (back to factory position). The bluing was on the header pipes when I got the bike

I think that really lets it down and perhaps I should just break down and get a new exhaust.

FGKouki · « **Reply #15 on:** May 04, 2015, 08:02:55 AM »

Quote from: Inkswitch on April 30, 2015, 06:06:44 PM

Beautiful paint. A step-by-step thread on the paint process?

I did it via hydrographics, or water transfer printing. Dipped one side at a time, then clearcoated (3 coats), then sanded, then applied the graphics and stripes, painted black, then 5 more coats of clear. It will be nice when I have my spray booth built here at my new house! If you've painted outside you know how fun it can be getting crud out of the clear and polishing it.

squanderedrocker · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2015, 07:29:42 PM »

Great unique look man nicely done! I'm currently building a 78K no pics yet ill have to get on that. I'm in Greenville SC. if you need the front end let me know, went with the GL1000 found one down in Sumter.

Scott S · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2015, 03:11:40 AM »

Hey! You're right up the road from me! I'm in Rock Hill.

squanderedrocker · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2015, 03:26:37 PM »

I was in Rock Hill a couple of weeks ago on the hunt for some parts. Know a guy called Toolshed? He didn't have what I needed guess he was misinformed, but a good guy. Gave me a vintage wall hanger helmet for the wasted trip!

I wouldn't exactly say down the road lol but, it would be a nice ride on the bike when I get her finished.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2015, 04:57:26 PM »

Quote from: FGKouki on May 04, 2015, 08:02:55 AM

Quote from: Inkswitch on April 30, 2015, 06:06:44 PM
Beautiful paint. A step-by-step thread on the paint process?
I did it via hydrographics, or water transfer printing. Dipped one side at a time, then clearcoated (3 coats), then sanded, then applied the graphics and stripes, painted black, then 5 more coats of clear. It will be nice when I have my spray booth built here at my new house! If you've painted outside you know how fun it can be getting crud out of the clear and polishing it.

Very, very impressive, FGK! Welcome to the Forum. Is the wood pattern floating on a liquid that you dip the tank into for application? Do you have any additional photos or details on the application and what else can be rendered?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2015, 05:05:23 PM »

I think I just answered my own question.

http://www.hydrographicsinc.com/patterns/wood.html

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Author Topic: Hello from South Carolina (Read 2808 times)