Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Nakey bike:


Almost done peeling off the old wrap. One piece left to go. It’s brittle as hell and my fingers hurt. Probably should have removed it about two years ago. Two spots where it took some paint with it, but nothing too bad. Then cleaning and removing old adhesive spots and starting the new wrap. Not sure if I’ll get it all done today or not, looking like maybe not right now.

 

What color are you going with?

 

gotta collect them all!

 

I don't think I have the patience to wrap anything.

 

I'm trying I would love to have one in every caliber. If Aero ever comes out with the EPC-10, the 10mm will be my next one. I built the EPC-9 right after they released them. I like combo sets

 

I decided to sell my multiple brands and stick with S&W. Already had a M&P Shield in 9mm and their 2nd gen Bodyguard in .380 fit my hand like a glove. Next on the list is their 10mm. While I do shoot Glocks well (they seem to naturally point very well!), just don't like how they feel.

 

Very nice, would like to find something similar.

 

I love how the Glock feels. I really wanted a Sig M17/18, FNX45 and a M&P 2.0....but bought Glocks each time

I also like that I can use all my 9mm mags with my EPC-9 and all my slimline mags with the MCK chassis that I have. My only gripe with it is the MOS doesn't fit, so I had to buy a regular G48. So I have the 43x MOS, 48 MOS and the regular 48 that just stays in the MCK.

 

FTFY

 

https://youtu.be/mgyypjEpK6U

 

It's a light chalk gray, should go nicely with the black and orange.

Yeah, I'm reminded of how I'm not actually good at wrapping... lots of wrinkles, but whatever, if you squint its mint. Looks good at 20' so far. I still have the two side panels to wrap. Getting a little better with each one, might go back and redo the first one when I'm done. Definitely won't be finishing today, whoops.

 

Oh ya I approve!!

 

I take mine everywhere!

 

Wrapped it up (pun intended) tonight after dinner/kids bath/bed time/dishes.



In pictures it still looks white, but I promise its gray took about 9 hours total, most of that was peeling off the old wrap and getting the panels real clean. For less than $30 in material and probably enough left over to redo it again in the future, I'm pleased. Now I just need to cricut out some new decals. Debating on orange or black for those. Can't really see it but it has a big orange "GS" just on the other side of that side panel.



Proof of grey.

 

Just finished "bobber-ing" my Vstar 1100. Body panels are white with blue metallic flake from a 2002. Let me know what you think!

 

Looks great!

 

Title finally showed up today! I have an appointment at the SOS on my lunch break. Hopefully will be legal to ride this afternoon! I have a service appointment tomorrow at the dealership I work at so I'll have to wait until after the long weekend to commute with it.

 

Oil sample results finally in.

Not horrible, but sure wouldn't be pushing this to 12,000 kms like the manual suggests.

Viscosity dropoff is nearly 2.5 cts from new, likely related to the fuel solution - which is interesting in itself. This bike basically never idles, most riding is well into the 6,000+ rpm range.

Copper and aluminum are interesting. Trying to figure out what the factory friction disks are made from, see some aftermarkets are aluminum embedded so that would make sense, but the copper is interesting. No oil cooler in the bike which is usually a spot of interest for high copper levels.

 

Watched the sun comes up out on my bike.



First time riding in the dark. Not a fan. Going to have to see if the headlights can be adjusted.

 

im not a fan of being awake that early lol