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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirtstiff's F6B View Post
    More importantly, is the fact that he is and has been quite a contributor to the VTX - Motorcycle world, sharing his vast mechanical knowledge and do it yourself web site with fellow bikers, for as long as I can remember. Thank YOU, Larry

    I definitely welcome Larry's mechanical expertise and insight to this Forum.

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    Yea it's me and still into Hondas with a new F6B and 1 Rune (down from 4), 3 VTX1800 one with a turbo and a kawi 650 just to keep things mixed up in my stable of steel steeds, but enough about me and not to anymore let's keep on track and Paul's great looking trike.
    I can't wait to hear a sound clip of them pipes and a pic of him on the road



    Miles is right, that is a trike emot ya just can't see the third wheel.

    The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot -
    the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!


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    Cool GORGEOUS!

    Hi Everyone,

    Thanks very much for all your kind words. The good news is that it's here, and Miles my wife and daughter think I'm gorgeous, so that's good enough for me

    The bad news is in the cold light of day it's clear to see that the paintwork has suffered badly on the way up. The rain cover used while transporting her up has rubbed off the top layers of paint from the fenders both left and right, and from the corners of both panniers

    I pointed out some of the scratches to the guys last night, but the daylight has shown lots more damage to the paintwork. The guys at the Trike Shop have agreed their mistake, and I'm now finding a painter to repair ALL the paintwork.

    Having said that, I do love the bike, and I'm looking forward to getting out for a ride soon. Scotrod the pipes are off a Victory so I'm told. They don't sounds as mean as they look, just a nice purr. Once I get the bike washed and all cleaned up I'll get more pics, and a sound clip too.

    Thanks again everyone for your support, and I'll keep you posted.

    Cheers

    Paul B........
    "Once more into the fray, into the last good fight I'll ever know, to live and die on this day, to live and die on this day"

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    Sorry to hear about the damaged paint!

    The only GOOD thing about the paint damage is that if it had to happen, at least it happened in the 'off' season!

    Most of my 'malfunctions' happen during primetime!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scotrod View Post
    Sorry to hear about the damaged paint!

    The only GOOD thing about the paint damage is that if it had to happen, at least it happened in the 'off' season!

    Most of my 'malfunctions' happen during primetime!!!
    I hear what you're say Scotrod, and I agree, at least it's not holding me back. The it's a little warmer today, so I am just about to wash the bike, see what else needs doing!
    "Once more into the fray, into the last good fight I'll ever know, to live and die on this day, to live and die on this day"

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    Congrats and don't ya just love it when a plan finally comes together and the problems soon become a distant memory.

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    Cool Memories..

    Quote Originally Posted by choptop View Post
    Congrats and don't ya just love it when a plan finally comes together and the problems soon become a distant memory.
    Yeah now I have a good look at the bike I can see lots more problem areas, but over all it's a beautiful machine. Once the paintwork is done it'll be awesome, and I'll be a very proud owner. Now, how do you get that bloody seat off!!!

    Paul B..........
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul B Blues View Post
    I am just about to wash the bike, see what else needs doing!
    Better hide your wallet first!!! Theres ALWAYS something that could be added to a brand new ride!!!!

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    Cool More bits?

    Quote Originally Posted by Scotrod View Post
    Better hide your wallet first!!! Theres ALWAYS something that could be added to a brand new ride!!!!
    I know, I know
    "Once more into the fray, into the last good fight I'll ever know, to live and die on this day, to live and die on this day"

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    Just another set back...glad you finally got the bike home! Are you going to stay black or go to another color??? Happy riding !!!steve
    " Truth is often deemed rude, blunt and to the point which is why so few make their friend " Freddy Hayler ..352-267-1553 Sanford, FLA Gutterman6000@Gmail.com

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