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  1. Adie P

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    #21 Adie P, Sep 13, 2024
    "...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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  2. Oldjeep

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    #22 Oldjeep, Sep 13, 2024
    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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    #23 Rooster, Sep 14, 2024
    looking forward to seeing the new paint job
     
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    #24 Oldjeep, Sep 18, 2024
    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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  5. Adie P

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    #25 Adie P, Sep 19, 2024
    That wouldn't look nice even in metallic! Name and shame the brand and colour, please - forewarned is forearmed! ;-))
     
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  6. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    #26 Sandi T, Sep 23, 2024
    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. :heart: A bike that is now a happy bike! :grinning: With (hopefully) a VERY happy new owner! :heart_eyes: I have a Speed Triple, too (2019). Enjoy yours!
     
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    #27 Sandi T, Sep 23, 2024
    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. :heart_eyes:
     
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  8. Oldjeep

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    #28 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.
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    #29 Oldjeep, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:53 PM
    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.
     
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