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Originally Posted by sumithb
(Post 3639628)
Hi Neil, Do you mind posting a close-up picture of the upper part of your fuel tank. I am interested in looking at the finishing of the fuel tank crimp near the handle. I have booked Yellow Continental GT, the dealer has offered me a bike. While doing a PDI I noticed that the finishing at the upper tank crimp was a bit lacking. I could make out the uneven crimp/weld on this bike, where as on another red model he had for delivery it was smooth. Other than this everything else on the bike looked good. The dealer said such things happen with RE sometimes :Frustrati I have asked him to hold-on for couple of days. Would appreciate your help to make up my mind :) |
Originally Posted by motorpsycho
(Post 3639990)
Classic Fiber can probably make a cowl like that. Classic Fiber Adding link to his Half Fairing album |
Originally Posted by neil.jericho
(Post 3640673)
As the saying goes, ask and you shall receive. For the benefit of others, Im posting pictures of the welding all across the bike. I'm clearly no expert but if it is just the welding that is bothering you, I would say dont worry about it and take the bike you checked. Great share, I wish I had known of these guys earlier. I just placed an order for the Hitchcock's visor. |
Originally Posted by sumithb
(Post 3640686)
Thanks for the pictures Neil. I am going to bother you one more time. In the last image (Top View), instead of focusing on the chassis, could you focus on the tank (focus on the tank edge). I am interested in the finish of the tank edge. In the bike that I PDI'ed the finish there was similar to the finish of the tank edge (crimped portion) in second picture captioned "left side". You can see the crimp through the yellow paint, the finish is not smooth. In the other red bike I had checked the finish of red paint on the top was smooth, the lower edges of the tank were rough and similar to your picture "left side". Let me know if you think I am being unreasonable about the finish :) |
Originally Posted by neil.jericho
(Post 3640716)
There go my plans of a lazy Sunday afternoon watching Messrs Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kazuchika Okada, Katsuyori Shibata and the others at New Japan Pro Wrestling doing what they do best. |
Originally Posted by B O V
(Post 3640779)
IBar end would look the best.And no, not the bar ends that we get here. |
Originally Posted by sumithb
(Post 3640742)
Never thought I would own a bull. Enfield was never for me, but one ride of Continental GT and now I am a believer! Looking forward to getting back on the saddle after six long years. |
Originally Posted by barcalad
(Post 3640764)
Neil, with regard to the RVMs, have you ever thought of going with the chrome ones that come with the Classics? I reckon they'll give an extra dosage of the retro charm that already exists in the Captain. |
Originally Posted by B O V
(Post 3640779)
IMO, the classic rvms would look outta place on the gt since it is quite large and clunky, would lose that sleek look.Bar end would look the best.And no, not the bar ends that we get here. Sigh, if only we had access to quality custom parts in India like in US/EU. Regards BOV |
Originally Posted by neil.jericho
(Post 3641253)
I need to find a good stickering guy in Bangalore sooner rather than later. |
Originally Posted by neil.jericho
(Post 3641253)
Well if they do magically provide nice clear rear visibility I would think of picking them up. I am pretty sure they wont be able to though :) |
Originally Posted by man_of_steel
(Post 3641264)
That should look cool! Let me know if you want any pre-execution renderings of your idea! :D |
Originally Posted by barcalad
(Post 3641336)
Well, as B O V stated, you might have to look at the ones found abroad. There's one that comes as an extra accessory for the Iron 883, and when I happened to ride one fitted with those for a pretty long distance, it offered satisfactory visibility with minimal vibrations. You might want to check it out. |
Originally Posted by neil.jericho
(Post 3641476)
I would rather stick to a Continental GT after market offering and that too one that has been reviewed and approved. BTW will your helmet stickering guy be able to make the tank stripes? |
Originally Posted by barcalad
(Post 3641518)
Good luck with that, mate. He's not 'my' helmet stickering guy. I just happened to get my helmet done from him and he's pretty good at it. Shall enquire for you. |
Originally Posted by B O V
(Post 3641520)
That rear stripey tail light with indicators,bar ends are all available on the online stores. I've seen 'em all. If you want continental gt specific parts,I doubt you'd get em. Parts like rvm's and taillamps are all universal fits and can be retrofitted to anything really. Actually I was going to suggest another place for attaching the rear view mirror, but refrained from it since it wasn't a factory setup. |
Originally Posted by B O V
(Post 3641520)
Incidentally, I plan to do some of the ideas as seen in the image above on my motorcycle. Collecting spares right now. Regards BOV |
Originally Posted by neil.jericho
(Post 3641603)
Tomato, tomahto buddy. I remember you telling me you were quite happy with his work and I quite liked your helmet. In fact ever since I bought my HJC helmet, I have been thinking of adding reflective bits to improve visibility. How much did he charge for the helmet work? |
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