new paint, bike getting closer

hh76 · Nov 8, 2011

Got the paint back this last weekend, and just had to set it on the bike.

New to the area, so I don't really have any "motorcycle friends" to appreciate it, and my wife's reaction was "that's nice dear" while glancing at the photo. I figured I needed to show it off, and this seems to be a great place for it.

rvich · Nov 8, 2011

Wives...I get about the same reaction from mine. But at least she lets me play on what I want to. The bike is looking good and so is the mancave!

Russ

bwolfie · Nov 8, 2011

Looking good, I like the boardtrakcer handlebars :lol: Where in Wisconsin are you?

hh76 · Nov 8, 2011

I'm located in Chilton, which is just south of appleton.

The handlebars are the ones that came on the bike, I just flipped them to help me picture drop downs. Don't think they're permenant, but they do kind of look interesting.

Adventurer96 · Nov 22, 2011

Man, the paint looks great. It's inspiration, thanks.

Matt Spencer · Nov 22, 2011

One more piece and she's done .

. Looking good . Bars if knurled & match clamps , dont biff , as original fitting .

Make sure you prime all the oiling system before start up .How long youve been going to get this far . Nice Bike . 8)

850cmndo · Nov 22, 2011

Gawd, you Wisconsin guys. 8) You in the BBC?

bwolfie · Nov 22, 2011

Anahey? I'm going to look them up in the spring. I went to a WNOC meeting years ago, they have since all but disbanded.

hh76 · Nov 27, 2011

Matt Spencer said:
One more piece and she's done . . Looking good . Bars if knurled & match clamps , dont biff , as original fitting .

Make sure you prime all the oiling system before start up .How long youve been going to get this far . Nice Bike . 8)

How long did it take me to get this far? Only about 6 years. It's moved across the US three times with me, hopefully it's found it's home now. I've been through three computers in that time, so I don't have any of the "before" photos anymore, but trust me, it was in rough shape.

Guido · Nov 27, 2011

Couldn't help but notice the door knob hookup to an electrical source and door bar.
Got a crime problem there?
Nice bike BTW.

hh76 · Nov 27, 2011

Guido said:
Couldn't help but notice the door knob hookup to an electrical source and door bar.
Got a crime problem there?
Nice bike BTW.

electrical hasn't gotten any potential thieves yet, but I suspect once the copper doormat tarnishes a bit it'll be less noticable.

swooshdave · Nov 27, 2011

I thought there was a healthy Brit bike contingent in Milwaukee...

hh76 · Nov 27, 2011

swooshdave said:
I thought there was a healthy Brit bike contingent in Milwaukee...

I think there is, but being new to the area, and having a new baby, I haven't gotten the chance to get plugged in to the various circles. I have however gotton very plugged in to the parenting circles. Not too different, actually. Lots of conversations about your "baby", little problems, and possible fixes. Biggest difference is everybody's reaction when you bring up racing or upgrading.

mikie3117 · Nov 27, 2011

My wife got upset that I set up a baby monitor in the garage while I was building my fastback and working till 0 dark thirty for months on it.
What? I did what? I have not found any gathering of childrearing folks who understand my affliction. Use this site to get that!
mike

Orsonoce · Nov 28, 2011

my wife has recently forbidden me to talk to her again about 'my norton'. she said something like: 'if the only thing you want to talk to me about is some parts of your bike than do not bother talking to me'
-is this good or bad?

bill · Nov 28, 2011

it looks like either you need to widen your horizons or this could get VERY EXPENSIVE :lol:

Orsonoce said:
my wife has recently forbidden me to talk to her again about 'my norton'. she said something like: 'if the only thing you want to talk to me about is some parts of your bike than do not bother talking to me'
-is this good or bad?

gtsun · Nov 28, 2011

I feel for you Orsonoce but judging by the size and types of bikes in your "collection" Ifind it hard to think she wasn't aware of your slight addictive nature with bikes before she signed the "until death do us part" thing.. Oh +1 on NICE BIKE! Keep going.

Orsonoce · Nov 28, 2011

when she signed for life I only owned a Morini 350 sport (now in the hands of my bro -damn...). But to be frank I am cheating a bit here as the Xt500 in my 'collection' is actually hers.. so yeah, she is not totally against. I think it's just a matter of how much time I spend with my hands on her (the Norton, that is...).

hh76 · Feb 1, 2012

Got a little more done, and my new seat arrived. Hoping to get it started by the end of the month.

I'm not sure about the black pipes. When I pulled them out of storage I realized how bad the chrome was next to all the new shiny parts. High temp paint was the quickest fix, and I was curious about the color.

hh76 · Feb 1, 2012

found a couple of before shots from the dismantling. When I got it it was painted white with spray cans. Not a terrible job, only a few runs. The gray on the forks in the first picture is spray paint to cover up rust.

new paint, bike getting closer

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