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Robnobrakes
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
Posts: 148
Thruxton 900 (04->)
20 Mar 2008 15:38 |
Seat cowl supplied by The Tank Shop in Scotland. I also oredered their alloy front mudguard. Once delivered, it won't be long before I have an excuse to post another photo LOL.
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plus my all time favorite photo taken by the Motorcycle News photographer with the single seat fitted
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 Isaac Hunt
Wiltshire,
United Kingdom
Posts: 26,809
Premier Member
Speed Triple (95-96)
20 Mar 2008 17:16 |
They're out salting the roads around here
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Robnobrakes
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
Posts: 148
Thruxton 900 (04->)
20 Mar 2008 17:59 |
I'll keep away form your neck of the wood then LOL.
Flying the flag
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Check out the reflecton of the T/Bird Sport in the seat cowl
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I can look at those curves all day long LOL
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Isaac Hunt
Wiltshire,
United Kingdom
Posts: 26,809
Premier Member
Speed Triple (95-96)
20 Mar 2008 19:03 |
It's a credit to you 
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,141
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
20 Mar 2008 19:33 |
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Barney
South West,
United Kingdom
Posts: 3,509
Premier Member
Sprint ST (05->)
20 Mar 2008 20:03 |
Very nice is it lacquered or are you going to be busy you'll need shares in Autosolve
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Robnobrakes
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
Posts: 148
Thruxton 900 (04->)
21 Mar 2008 06:57 |
No lacquer on the cowl and tank. I removed the lacquer from the engine casings. I don't like lacquer. Once it chips the weather can get in behind it (as it did on the engine casings). That is why I removed it.
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Chris Line
Cowes,Isle of Wight.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 7,707
Premier Member
Speed Triple 955i (99-01)
21 Mar 2008 14:46 |
Don't blame you - I did the same on my Guzzi, trouble is it takes hours to clean now!!
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Robnobrakes
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
Posts: 148
Thruxton 900 (04->)
21 Mar 2008 16:45 |
Hi Chris
My Guzzi was sold on Ebay for a very good price (2 guys were chasing it). I do miss having it around, and can see myself buying a classic Guzzi in the future. I rather like the 750S or maybe an 850 T3 for a more relaxed ride, as I will never sell the Thruxton.
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Blizzard
Coventry,
United Kingdom
Posts: 22,141
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
21 Mar 2008 19:04 |
I'll say now that this bike will be in the 09 calendar
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karl vriesen
jackson,Ms.,
USA
Posts: 102
Adventurer (96-98)
22 Mar 2008 01:30 |
rob, how do you keep the alloy from oxidizing?
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Robnobrakes
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
Posts: 148
Thruxton 900 (04->)
22 Mar 2008 20:00 |
in a word, Autosol
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Chris Line
Cowes,Isle of Wight.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 7,707
Premier Member
Speed Triple 955i (99-01)
24 Mar 2008 13:58 |
Tried "Belgom Alu?" - it's a chemical cleaner, that apparently seals over to protect the aluminium!
I've been using it for years + solvol + mothers!
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Robnobrakes
Chelmsford,
United Kingdom
Posts: 148
Thruxton 900 (04->)
25 Mar 2008 15:33 |
The straight line to the bottom edge of the cowl was getting to me. The curved bottom edge formed with an electric file has improved the look IMO. Now I have a gentle undulating curve from the front of the tank to the rear.
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triple queen aka tq
OXFORDSHIRE,
United Kingdom
Posts: 4,823
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Speed Triple (05->)
28 Mar 2008 11:25 |
looks great
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Viking
Valhalla,
Iceland
Posts: 2,593
Premier Member
Sprint RS (02-05)
27 Apr 2008 11:12 |
what a brilliant looking bike.
cangratulations robno
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