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Old 08-29-2004, 5:08 PM
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Race bike paint is almost finished....

Here is the almost finished bodywork for my '03 600RR. Can't wait to get it all finished and back on the bike. ......


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Old 08-29-2004, 5:30 PM
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Re: Race bike paint is almost finished....

I don't think that number plate is big enough.
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Old 08-29-2004, 5:31 PM
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Re: Race bike paint is almost finished....

Yeah, if he was really confident, he would only make it large enough for a "1" to fit.
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Old 08-29-2004, 5:31 PM
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I don't think that number plate is big enough.
Where's the sarcastic smilie Abs?
 
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Old 08-29-2004, 5:33 PM
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I'm smilie challenged . . .
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Old 08-29-2004, 5:35 PM
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Not the size of the number plate that counts right boys
 
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Old 08-29-2004, 5:39 PM
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Re: Race bike paint is almost finished....

and then there is this thing called aesthetics . . .
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Old 08-29-2004, 5:42 PM
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and then there is this thing called aesthetics . . .
I know, so why did you put that big ugly numberplate on your tank .

So, I'm guessing it doesn't meet up to your standards? I'm just going to be a slow rookie backmarker anyway .

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Re: Race bike paint is almost finished....

Number plate size aside, the paint looks nice to me. You sprayed that yourself? My compliments.

What I really want to know, however, is... what the hell is that flamed thing with polished frame in the background?





Edit: See 3rd pic.

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Old 08-29-2004, 6:15 PM
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Number plate size aside, the paint looks nice to me. You sprayed that yourself? My compliments.

What I really want to know, however, is... what the hell is that flamed thing with polished frame in the background?





Edit: See 3rd pic.

Lol. Thanks Chain. The guy that rides that bike is actually the one whom painted my stuff. He's actually a good rider...Street, track, P-bikes, and dirt. He's also a newer staff member for STT Western Region under the direction of Todd (Calsportbike.com).

He was trying some new stuff on his paint.

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I know, so why did you put that big ugly numberplate on your tank .

So, I'm guessing it doesn't meet up to your standards? I'm just going to be a slow rookie backmarker anyway .
numberplate on the tank? OK, I give up . . . wtf are you talking about?

BTW, just kidding, as most of the racing organizations require pretty large sized backgrounds. My only question is won't you be starting as a novice (yellow background)?
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numberplate on the tank? OK, I give up . . . wtf are you talking about?

BTW, just kidding, as most of the racing organizations require pretty large sized backgrounds. My only question is won't you be starting as a novice (yellow background)?
I know you were just fooling .

I was told by several people that race WSMC that it's ok for a novice racer to use the white, so I figured I'd go with the white, and put on a yellow sticker if needed they were wrong.
 
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Re: Race bike paint is almost finished....

So what are you using? Acrylic Enamel? Acrylic Urethane? Krylon?

I think my brother jacked my can of chromabase 90s corvette red. I think I am stuck going bmw dark met blue.
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IT SUCKS......


No... Nice one it looks good.
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.....and the next time it rains I'm staying home to clean my garage.
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I know you were just fooling .

I was told by several people that race WSMC that it's ok for a novice racer to use the white, so I figured I'd go with the white, and put on a yellow sticker if needed they were wrong.
That is true, but the numbers must be 8"

you need some sharper colors too.

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That is true, but the numbers must be 8"

you need some sharper colors too.
WSMC allows 7" numbers.

And yes, you can run a white plate as a novice in WSMC because they run separate novice races.
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WSMC allows 7" numbers.

And yes, you can run a white plate as a novice in WSMC because they run separate novice races.

You are correct Sir. I always get the 8" because the store is always out of the 7". Yellow plates would help the expert riders when passing that your a novice and, will give you more room in the Sunday morning practice after you get your license on Saturday new racer school. The month after you might have some expert or pro's jump in the 500-650 instead of the pro-only class for Saturday practice so look out.
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you need some sharper colors too.
That's a sweet looking bike!!!
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Nice paint Speed, good luck in you racing career. those cali. guys are in trouble now, theres a new kid in town!!!!!!
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Nice paint Speed, good luck in you racing career. those cali. guys are in trouble now, theres a new kid in town!!!!!!

New grandpa in town is more like it.. Looking good Mike. Liked that paint when Brad had it unspoiled.
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Re: Race bike paint is almost finished....

Does this mean your racing at the end of september???
I might drop down and race a 600 with you

And clean your garage you Slob
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Does this mean your racing at the end of september???
I might drop down and race a 600 with you

And clean your garage you Slob
Unless I get off my A$$ and sell some stuff, it won't be until Oct. since I still need some stuff for the bike, and new gear all the way around. Drop on down to the 600 class fo sho .

Lol one the garage...it's not mine....mine is much worse .
 
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New grandpa in town is more like it.. Looking good Mike. Liked that paint when Brad had it unspoiled.
Gramps gonna be kickin yo bootie all over WSIR . Thanks, John does a good job with the paint for an amature painter .
 
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Nice paint Speed, good luck in you racing career. those cali. guys are in trouble now, theres a new kid in town!!!!!!
Thanks big dawg . There are some real fast novice guys, but I'll give it a go .
 
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IT SUCKS......


No... Nice one it looks good.
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So what are you using? Acrylic Enamel? Acrylic Urethane? Krylon?

I think my brother jacked my can of chromabase 90s corvette red. I think I am stuck going bmw dark met blue.

I have no idea other than the paint is from House Of Colors .
 
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That is true, but the numbers must be 8"

you need some sharper colors too.

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