Oldseadog

Fantastic news! Congrats!

Ed, congrats on the find. I had a Corbin on my '84, but found it too hard after a few hours in the saddle. I went back to the stock saddle. I only wish I had a back rest with the external frame. Congrats again.

Congratulations and have a Merry Christmas!

12 guage....... a wee bit excessive me thinks. I know, I do like the old saying "go big or go home", but, I think a 410 would do the job just fine. Just saying. Bill

Hi Yammer, Not sure which Pontiac you have, This is the form site I found: http://www.g6ownersclub.com/forum/13-general-maintenance/17146-want-change-transmission-oil.html Bill

I've seen pictures of it. It has a look similar to the Super Tenere. I have to say I'm not a fan just because of the looks. To me it looks ackward to ride.

I fully understand, i appreciate the offer. Would you have a picture you can send my way? I'm starting to think I will have to fire up the old Miller. I couldn't find anything on ebay or Google. Bill

I'm planning an extensive coast to coast trip next year and I'm thinking it might be a good idea to have a trailer with me. I do not have a hitch mounted to the bike and am wondering what is the best hitch to get, or fabricate? Doe the first gens mk1 & mk2 use the same mounting system? I'm looking forward to all recommendations and comments. Bill Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes! Time and place?

I know it is a lot of work and my wife is in agreement with you. She says a shop would do a better job than i can. I am thinking I may do all the primer and blocking prior to having a shop paint it. I do have access to a spray booth, so that is one option, and may be the way I go. So, does anyone have a recommendation for a high build primer?

Thanks David, I read through you link. Very nice. I just may try painting the bike myself, just not sure about the two different colours, and the masking involved. I do have an HVLP turbine sprayer from HF, that I use to spray clear on my woodworking projects. Charles, thanks for mentioning Z Bond, it reminded me I need to look at some sort of bondo/ filler to cover any(all) imperfections. Is Z Bond a chaulking? I haven't seen it up here on the west coast of Canada. Can anyone recommend a good filler for plastic?

I have started slowly taking the plastic off for repairs. I am using a combination of Plastex, Acetone, and ABS glue. I've been fixing cracks, replacing tabs, and broken sections. Now I'm thinking of what I need to do prior to painting. Should i strip the paint completely, either chemically of by soda blasting, or should I feather the paint back where it's been removed scuff the rest and then paint? Should i put a sealer between the old paint and new? Do I need a adhesion promoter on the bare plastic? I'm still trying to decide whether to paint it myself, or do the prep, and have it painted by a paint shop. I have read a lot of posts where you've painted the bikes yourselves, and I like to think I could do the same, but I'm not sure. I want it repainted original colours, Maroon, and Red. I look forward to and appreciate all your comments. Thanks Bill

After 28 years in the Navy, 18 of them at sea, you could say I am an old sea dog. Oh, I'm happily retired, going on 6 weeks now!

X2!

I feel just sick every time I hear this. You are in my prayers, Heather! I hope you heal well.