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Adie P · Sep 13, 2024

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Decided to keep it, so now I have to make it pretty. First thing in that regard was to cover the ugly stock seats and add some foam to the front so that it actually holds you in place. Next thing is to add a flyscreen. I found a NOS kit in Iowa, but it is that ugly neon green. Before I paint it I need to decide if the bike stays black or gets painted British Racing Green (Aston Martin 1107). I'm torn between not really wanting to repaint everything and not being a huge fan of black bikes. I also have a front spring kit coming from traxxion to stiffen it up. Will need to figure out the back once I see how it feels with the upgrades in the front
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"...ugly neon green ..." ? 'Frogsnot Green' and 'Dog Pecker Pink' on the Series II Speeds are probably THE two best factory colours ever used on a motorcycle. IMHO, of course!

Nice work on the bike, BTW, and especially on the seats.

Oldjeep · Sep 13, 2024

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"...ugly neon green ..." ? 'Frogsnot Green' and 'Dog Pecker Pink' on the Series II Speeds are probably THE two best factory colours ever used on a motorcycle. IMHO, of course!

Nice work on the bike, BTW, and especially on the seats.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder Decision made, ordered some BRG paint - a Lotus shade since it was easier and cheaper to get than the Aston color I was thinking of.

Rooster · Sep 14, 2024

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Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder Decision made, ordered some BRG paint - a Lotus shade since it was easier and cheaper to get than the Aston color I was thinking of.
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looking forward to seeing the new paint job

Oldjeep · Sep 18, 2024

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looking forward to seeing the new paint job
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Definitely not going to be this color Aside from the weird consistency of the paint that makes it run like crazy - it looks like John Deere tractor green. Could have gotten that at the local home improvement store. So once it dries, I'll sand it back down and consider something else. Definitely will not be using that brand of paint again.

Adie P · Sep 19, 2024

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Definitely not going to be this color Aside from the weird consistency of the paint that makes it run like crazy - it looks like John Deere tractor green. Could have gotten that at the local home improvement store. So once it dries, I'll sand it back down and consider something else. Definitely will not be using that brand of paint again.
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That wouldn't look nice even in metallic! Name and shame the brand and colour, please - forewarned is forearmed! ;-))

Sandi T · Sep 23, 2024

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It has a clean title on it. The whole salvage title thing is weird in MN.
If the person who crashed it had collision insurance, and the insurance declined to have it fixed then you get a salvage title.

If there is no insurance claim and it is sold to a private party there is a checkbox on the title that you need to check if vehicle has sustained more than 80% of value in damage. That of course all depends on a judgement call and if you would fix it with new or used parts. In this case, my total repair parts (not including maintenance and beauty stuff) was about 1500 worth of mostly used parts. Book says the bike is worth $2600-$4000, so not even close to 80%.
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That's super interesting about the title, @Oldjeep. I'm from MN and now live in AZ. A year or two ago one of my nephews who still lives there bought a Street Glide from a guy in Iowa. The bike had/has a salvage title. When I expressed concern to my nephew, he said not to worry--that MN was, as you said "weird in MN".

Loved your thread and it's truly wonderful that you saved this sad bike. A bike that is now a happy bike! With (hopefully) a VERY happy new owner! I have a Speed Triple, too (2019). Enjoy yours!

Sandi T · Sep 23, 2024

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Definitely not going to be this color Aside from the weird consistency of the paint that makes it run like crazy - it looks like John Deere tractor green. Could have gotten that at the local home improvement store. So once it dries, I'll sand it back down and consider something else. Definitely will not be using that brand of paint again.
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Hi again, @Oldjeep. Not only did I grow up in MN but I grew up on a farm. So I am in full agreement about "John Deere Green" not being suitable for your beautiful "new" bike! Loving the beautification portion of your rebuild.

Oldjeep · Sep 23, 2024

Paint is gonna wait a while now, might even just let someone do that part this winter. Something else crawled into the garage yesterday to distract me.

Oldjeep · Nov 13, 2024

No pictures, but sent the parts out for paint to let a pro deal with it. Paint color will be the darkest BRG that Jag uses. Should have them back in a few weeks.

Oldjeep · Nov 15, 2024 at 11:22 AM

Few pics from the paint guy last night. Should have them in my hands in a week.

Boothman · Nov 15, 2024 at 12:43 PM

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Few pics from the paint guy last night. Should have them in my hands in a week.

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A much better green that - what did you do with the Yam?

Oldjeep · Nov 15, 2024 at 12:46 PM

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A much better green that - what did you do with the Yam?
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Still working on it. Had 0 compression and I shit you not, someone had disassembled the head and reversed the intakes and exhausts in all 4 cylinders when they put it back together. Waiting on head gasket to put it back together.

Oldjeep · Nov 18, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Needs to sit and cure for a week or 2, but turned out very well. Now I just need to decide what kind of decals to put back on.

joe mc donald · Nov 18, 2024 at 12:55 PM

@Oldjeep Don't you just hate it when you buy a bike only to find out some cowboy has been there before you

Oldjeep · Nov 18, 2024 at 12:57 PM

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@Oldjeep Don't you just hate it when you buy a bike only to find out some cowboy has been there before you
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Most of the bikes I buy are non-op or wrecks, so I am not surprised by much anymore. Although the valve thing was really special

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