8/9/10 Update on my Beast

[GaryZ]

It's time for an update on my Beast:

 

Bodywork progress is slow. Between the 100 degree daytime temperatures :scorched:and the lack of success getting factory pin-striping off, not much forward movement has occurred in the past couple of weeks. Anyone have a sure-fire way to get these stinking decals/pinstripes off , please let me know. I have peeled off the top layer using a pro heat gun. The problem is the adhesive left behind. It gums up sandpaper, gasoline will not budge the stuff, and a grinder takes off too much material.

 

I decided to make changes that will make the bike look more post 2000 and not look like 1985. I am removing or modifying a lot stuff. At this time my color choice is gun-metal gray. I had already removed the front fender bumper and mud-flap. I like a "smoother" look and next removed rear fender mud flap. Then I bobbed the rear fender. The picture below shows how the rear of the bike is developing. You can also see how I am painting the aluminum seals around the saddlebags. I have also removed the bumper and reflector off of the top box and filled 17 holes with fiberglass!

 

Thanks for looking in on my Beast. More to come . . .

[Squidley]

Cool Beans! Looking forward to more pics

[Yammer Dan]

Be nice to see how that top comes out.

[MasterGuns]

It's time for an update on my Beast:

 

Bodywork progress is slow. Between the 100 degree daytime temperatures :scorched:and the lack of success getting factory pin-striping off, not much forward movement has occurred in the past couple of weeks. Anyone have a sure-fire way to get these stinking decals/pinstripes off , please let me know. I have peeled off the top layer using a pro heat gun. The problem is the adhesive left behind. It gums up sandpaper, gasoline will not budge the stuff, and a grinder takes off too much material.

 

I decided to make changes that will make the bike look more post 2000 and not look like 1985. I am removing or modifying a lot stuff. At this time my color choice is gun-metal gray. I had already removed the front fender bumper and mud-flap. I like a "smoother" look and next removed rear fender mud flap. Then I bobbed the rear fender. The picture below shows how the rear of the bike is developing. You can also see how I am painting the aluminum seals around the saddlebags. I have also removed the bumper and reflector off of the top box and filled 17 holes with fiberglass!

 

Thanks for looking in on my Beast. More to come . . .

 

 

What I used to remove the glue residue left under the factory pin stripes was "Goo Be Gone". I soaked a folded up kleenex with the stuff and set it over the glue junk. After a few minutes I just rubbed it off with my finger. Good luck.

 

MG

[MasterGuns]

What I used to remove the glue residue left under the factory pin stripes was "Goo Be Gone". I soaked a folded up kleenex with the stuff and set it over the glue junk. After a few minutes I just rubbed it off with my finger. Good luck.

 

MG

 

Gary, I also noticed after I sent you the above that the lenses on your light bar are really faded. I had the same issue with a light bar I just bought from Crimsom Knight. I just took a red Vis-a-Vis marks everything pen and recolored the inside. They now look brand new both when off and when lit. Just trying to be of some assistance.

 

MG

[GaryZ]

Gary, I also noticed after I sent you the above that the lenses on your light bar are really faded. I had the same issue with a light bar I just bought from Crimsom Knight. I just took a red Vis-a-Vis marks everything pen and recolored the inside. They now look brand new both when off and when lit. Just trying to be of some assistance.

 

MG

 

Thanks for your suggestions. I have tried Goo Gone, but, not leaving it to soak as you described. A few minutes ago I tried some very powerful paint stripper. Brushed it on and wiped off after only around 30 seconds. It looks like leaving it on for about a minute might work something like your Goo Gone method without damaging the plastic. I do not intend to put the rear bumper and reflector back on and someone has already offered to buy the reflector!

 

GaryZ

[dingy]

Is that your actual plate number, or did you Photoshop it?

 

Would be a hard one to forget.

 

Gary

[GaryZ]

Is that your actual plate number, or did you Photoshop it?

 

Would be a hard one to forget.

 

Gary

 

No, that is not my actual license plate number

I figure no one needs to have their license plate number all over the internet . . .

[GaryZ]

Be nice to see how that top comes out.

 

OK, here's my top box in glorious primer grey!

[Snaggletooth]

Dang!! I know who's bringing the pony keg.........

[Cruser]

To take that glue off try acetone or paint thinner.

 

I had really good luck with paint thinner on my cage when I was taking that pinstripe gum off.

 

on glass or something even the plastic if your repainting acetone will probably take it off.

 

I may be into the same thing over the winter, looking forward to see what works on the glue and seeing your completed project.