Pics of my bike, as requested...

**StoneChucker** · 1st August 2004, 20:44

Hey again.

Ghost Lemur asked, so here they are:

**Ghost Lemur** · 1st August 2004, 22:41

That's a seriously beautiful bike.

Never seen one of the red ones up close. Paint job looks mint.

Bet you're loving every second you get to spend on it.

Just be careful Jimbo's shopping for a new bike.

**Indiana_Jones** · 2nd August 2004, 08:05

That's a smart looking bike

-Indy

**scumdog** · 2nd August 2004, 08:30

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

That's a smart looking bike

-Indy

Will be perfect when you fit the forward controls, ape-hangers and tassles

Nice clean bike

**jrandom** · 2nd August 2004, 09:15

It's leeeeeetle!

Lovely looking bikes those 04s.

**Hitcher** · 2nd August 2004, 09:43

I lava that lava red!

**Zed** · 2nd August 2004, 10:20

Hey I saw one just like yours at Pukekohe Open Day a few weeks back - took a few pics of it here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=4006

Very stunning motorcycle you have there Mr StoneChucker, you need to take it immediately to a sign maker/striper and get the whole thing covered in clear vinyl!!

Zed

**StoneChucker** · 2nd August 2004, 13:05

Hi

What is the clear vinyl for? Preventing stone chips? Can you see it after it's been covered, and any estimates as to the cost?

Thanks again.
StoneChucker.

**Zed** · 2nd August 2004, 13:53

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Hi

What is the clear vinyl for? Preventing stone chips? Can you see it after it's been covered, and any estimates as to the cost?

Thanks again.
StoneChucker.

It's also called "paintsheild" - that name descibes exactly what it's used for. I have had it put on my entire head fairing and the front section of my mudguard. The stripers I have spoken with have told me that some guys go the whole hog and get all the fairings and tank covered in the stuff for protection from stone chips, etc. The vinyl is about 1mm thick and dries nice and clear so from a short distance it can't be seen, but the job must be done professionally well or else it stands out too much!

Cost me $100 bucks just for the head fairing & guard, and I would guesstimate the entire bike costing around $500+?

I was half joking when I said to get your whole bike done, but would strongly suggest getting the front covered!

Give these guys a call for further info:

Autostripes

13 Wigan St Te Aro PO Box 22 300 Khandallah Wellington

0-4-802 4456

All Signs & Stripes Ltd

PO Box 40177 Upper Hutt

0-4-526 8888

**StoneChucker** · 2nd August 2004, 17:45

Thanks for that, will do asap! Damn, these bikes turn out to be expensive hobbies

**Two Smoker** · 2nd August 2004, 17:50

whers the hanging of the bike with the knee down?????? LOL

Awesome bike Stonechucker... she's beautiful

**aff-man** · 2nd August 2004, 18:09

man that is puuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrty

. Definate drool factor 10+

**StoneChucker** · 2nd August 2004, 18:49

Yeah, I drag me knee round just about every corner, it's hellavafun :P

Ok ok ok, I can't keep a straight face anymore

No, I was just practicing a little leaning in. I think it will be a very, very, very! long time before I get a knee down, if I really wanted to that was, seems like an unneccesary risk. I found this pic on the net, which shows what could be done, with skill and big cajunas (spelling?)

**Two Smoker** · 2nd August 2004, 18:54

MINT PHOTO!!! AND THE RIDER HAD WIZ SPARKIE KNEESLIDERS!!!! just like the ones im getting next week hehehe

**Firefight** · 2nd August 2004, 19:07

Originally Posted by StoneChucker

Hi

What is the clear vinyl for? Preventing stone chips? Can you see it after it's been covered, and any estimates as to the cost?

Thanks again.
StoneChucker.

yeah mate, I had both my R6's done with it, cost the dealer NZ$60.00 from our local pin stripping dude, did all the front and also the sideof the delta box, cause my foot hits it sometimes when Ia'm tired, also did a bit on the swingarm were my boot rubs, when I sold the 03, just pulled it off(the plastic that is), and it looked like new.

well worth it.

F/F