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New Toy - Honda NSR250 - MC18

Discussion in 'Your 250cc Projects' started by kiffsta, Aug 29, 2011.

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  1. paint-your-ride

    paint-your-ride Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    update panels and tank are now in 2 pack primer 2nd fill any areas that need it another coat tomorrow a guide coat then a  wet rub back  check  over  then it will be time for some white to be laid down  ;)
     

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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    woot, getting excited bob, will give you a call tomorrow.

    As for the NSR, both wheels are back on and she is rolling on her boots, new brake pads are fitted, brakes bled. Just need to refit the airbox, change the oil and filter, then I can drop it over to Bob's for the finishing touches.

    New screen has arrived, still waiting on new mirrors, new grips and levers.

    Cheers

    Chris
     
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    Slender Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Can't wait to see the finished product mate .
     
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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    I got to meet Bob aka "Paint my ride" tonight as he popped in with the panels and fitted them to the bike so the stripes could be marked out, heres a few teasers

    Chris
     

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    kiffsta Senior Member

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    Very excited, picked up the Decal set for the NSR250 from CutGrafix, I had met Rod at the Laverda Concourse a few weeks back and he was able to knock me up a set for the bike, they look incredible. If you want replacement decals for your bike then give Rod a bell, his website is http://www.cutgrafix.com

    Chris

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    Slender Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    this could be the greatest project ever. I cant wait :hello2: :hello2: :hello2:

    Will this one be a keeper mate?
     
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    i picked up the decal kit from chris here is a few pics of the panels painted ready to apply decals before final clear coats go on it just give you an idea  :Thumbs_up:
     

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    Very excited, cant wait to see the finished body work , I picked up my rear seat which has been recovered in red vinyl, looks awesome and only cost $30. I was planning on changing the exhaust cans, however they are original Honda ones and in good nick so they stay on, an aftermarket set might take away from the look I am going for.

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    you may very well have my dream bike sir. Very jelous indeed.
     
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    nice job on the seat chris and cheap too send me his number if you would

    put the decals and some clear coat on today should have it back very soon chris

    il let you post the final pics of it when i drop them off to you  :Thumbs_up:
     
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    well here she is in her glory, quite happy with the outcome :Thumbs_up:

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    chris that looks sweet mate  hope you happy with the paint  :Thumbs_up:
     
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    Hey Bob, Paint is amazing, hell of a job getting her back together, but it was worth it, thanks again Bob, your work is top notch :occasion14:
     
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    wow that is tidy. Very nice paint and  the red vinyl looks great. You must be proud of that Chris its awesome.
     
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    no probs chris happy to help and give something back to the biking world hope i can make a living at it here in oz like i did in the  uk  il keep my prices real world for real bikers  :Thumbs_up:  ace of sprays is  now taking orders lol  :Thumbs_up:
     
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    Well done bob. I think you have the skills and attention to detail that people would be happy to pay good money for. :Thumbs_up:
     
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    Thanks everyone for your comments, its been a fun project and looks better than I expected. Phil and I undertook this one as project to show how you can take a tired looking motorcycle and with a bit of know how, $$$, workshop manual and a vision and turn into something awesome.

    We started out with a semi decent runner that needed some TLC, we then did the following :

    Verified the engine was okay and had it tuned
    fitted new plugs (oil was done the week before I picked it up so we left it)
    fitted new chain and sprockets
    fitted new fork seals
    replaced RC Valve servo
    polished metalwork such as forks and exhausts
    fitted new fork dust covers
    stripped and painted the calipers
    new brake pads front and rear
    Powdercoated rims
    fitted new wheel bearings
    fitted new tyres
    fitted new levers
    fitted new grips
    recovered rear seat
    new screws for attaching body work
    Repaired body work
    Paint the bike
    re-assembly
    Alas my new NSR250 windscreen didnt fit, so we have left the old one on.

    Some people I'd like to thank

    Phil  my partner is crime and my Dad
    Bob aka Ace of Paints - Paintwork (PM paint-your-ride)
    Rod Cutgrafix - Decals
    Jason from Redline Motorcycles - RC valve servo fork seals and tune.
    EA and Powdercoating - Wheels
    John from RG Seats - Rear seat cover
    Capalaba Motorcycle Centre - Tyres, bearings, few other bits and bobs

    We just took it for a run down the street and goes like a cut snake.  So whats next... I think a RWC and a license plate is in order.

    thanks

    Chris
     
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    kiff, can I just say that bike is IMMACULATE!
    Well done that man!
     
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    I want to ask your permission to marry your bike.......is that weird?
    Beautiful work by everyone and its so nice to see a well done resto.
     
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    Well done what a great outcome from what you started with you have done a great job. Needs to get that licence plate on it as it can't live in the shed.
     
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