Frankenbike

[Norcoastal]

To be completely honest, right now this is my favorite bike which is why I’m going to try to paint everything yellow today.

I’ll post pictures after I’m done.


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[Norcoastal]

But you have to admit, the red PR is pretty cool!

 

[jbruney]

Yellow is the only time I almost bought a new one.... Three 750's side by side with one red one on the left end which had no chance of catching my eye. 3 of them were 1500 while one yellow was 250 more. At the time I had no clue what 'Combat' meant, but old Charlie knew... Anyway I wandered away and bought another HD... So much for 19 and knowledge. I wonder who bought/whatever became of that little beauty. My mind was locked on CC's & thunder in those days. A dumbass kid indeed.
Still believe Norton looks best and ready for prom in yellow although I do black.

 

[Norcoastal]

Yes, I like yellow also, but I have to admit, red is talking to me right now. That picture above with the black exhaust and black accents with red tank and fiberglass look pretty damn cool.

 

[jbruney]

Black exhaust does things for me also. I like a little chrome here and there for accents.

 

[Norcoastal]

Black exhaust does things for me also. I like a little chrome here and there for accents.

Is that a black exhibit see on your Avatar?

 

[Norcoastal]

I went red. I’m going to install it and see how it looks...but...I have a can of yellow standing by.

 

[jbruney]

That is 'black'. Kind of hard to see the candy apple red around the edges though, but meant to be that way. Baby assured me she had no desire to appear as a bawdy strumpet in public

 

[jbruney]

A bit of the red shows up in this.

 

[Norcoastal]

A bit of the red shows up in this.

I like it a lot. Black fenders are cool and the touch of red is really nice.

 

[Norcoastal]

The fender is too sticky to attach, the seat and tank are too but they’re just sitting there.

I’ll live with this for a little while and see if it grows on me. I still have the yellow can standing by.

When I get the fairing, it will make a difference. Also when I decide what color I’m actually going to go with, I’ll have a pro do the painting, not a rattle can.

But this isn’t half bad...

 

[Eljahara]

Your better half must really want you out of the house!
Looking good

 

[Richard Tool]

I like it !
Are you having fun ?

 

[Norcoastal]

Your better half must really want you out of the house!
Looking good

Was almost 50 degrees here in New York today. Got to paint in the yard.

 

[Norcoastal]

I like it !
Are you having fun ?

Thanks Rick, I’m really enjoying this

 

[NPeteN]

Was almost 50 degrees here in New York today. Got to paint in the yard.

Surre was! Tomorrow's high is 55.
Looks like we were both outdoors painting tanks today.

 

[jbruney]

Sporty tank.... How could you?

 

[Richard Tool]

Whew ! For a moment I thought Norcoastal was contemplating putting a Sportster tank on until I realized the photo was from
NPeteN ... that would have really tested my “ it’s your bike - do what you want “ philosophy.

 

[NPeteN]

Nope, just me, installing a Sportster tank on my Norton...

Sorry for the digression. Another nice day for outdoor painting!

 

[Norcoastal]

So here it is with the front fender. Makes a huge difference! I’m actually digging this color. Maybe gold Norton logo?

Obviously the upholstery is just sitting there. I need a new seat. Does anyone know who sells those seats?

Everything is just sitting there, nothing is mounted. When it goes together permanently that line will be perfectly straight. I won’t let the rear pan sag like so many I see.

Not sure about the side cover. The black is a nice contrast but it may need to be red.