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Dremeled my side covers- what do you think?
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#31

Hey Josh, as an option; look for a local powder coating business. They can usually bead blast parts. After getting them back; sand with wet/dry, starting with 400, work your way to 1500. Use a polishing wheel with some brown rogue, and maybe some scotch brite pads to get the finish you want.

If you can't find someone local; PM me, be glad to help out with bead blasting.


03-26-2017, 05:52 AM
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Btw- if any of the 'custom' shops suddenly turn up at a show with this- just mention my screen name for my snits and giggles. I'm not original to the style- but thus far- several years into this model existing, nobody else has done it.
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How Honda should have done it from the factory!!


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Next up- valve cover swap


03-26-2017, 07:43 AM
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I think it looks promising. Now step back a few paces and take a photo that includes the whole bike. Probably coming soon...

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Nice job!


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Looks great. Honda should have done that.


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Looks good. THat should really confuse those that wonder if it's a new model or an old one.


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looks great .. exactly my thoughts .. vintage 1980's honda look like in the Nighthawk 700 series as well


03-27-2017, 04:19 AM
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Looking good Josh! I'm also liking what I can see of your seat - let's see that wide shot! Banana


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(03-26-2017, 07:43 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Next up- valve cover swap

+1 on Dub's thought here.

Chip


03-27-2017, 06:00 AM
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