Looks good - gives it more of a unique look

 

Well done. Love the pulley.

 

Everything looks real good, I'm glad I could have been an inspiration to you. When I clicked on your topic and saw my name in bold I was like, what did I do now? [/emoticons/emotion-1.gif] Anyway, post some pics when your done with everything, it should look real good.

 

Here, here!! Nice look. Gives it a little contrast and hides those cutouts. Unlike Vector18, you like things subtle...like I.

 

Wheels look good....pulley to match.....I think yer on to something.

 

I guess subtle is in the eye of the beholder.

quote:Originally posted by JPWARRIOR

Here, here!! Nice look. Gives it a little contrast and hides those cutouts. Unlike Vector18, you like things subtle...like I.

 

sharp........ or as monte would say...... NICE!!!!!! Very subtle but so fresh..... so clean.

 

hmmmmm one thing..... would it be possible to brush the inside portion of the pulley. from the other side of the wheel..... you can see the rim and its not brushed. Thats subtle..... is there a reason why you didn't?

 

ha,ha. it's all vector's fault. funny.[/emoticons/emotion-2.gif]

 

that pulley looks tight. I like the change.

 

Awesome

 

Nice! Love the subtle changes.

 

very subtle for sure. i had to look up a pic of stock to compare. i'm sure the color/metallic makes it more noticable in person. you mentioned it was similar to the stock tins.. and case you didnt know of these guys, and you want something that matches the titanium tins you can buy the exact OEM paint colors from www.color-rite.com or is it www.colorrite.com they sell pints to use in a spray gun, AND they sell them in spray cans that have GOOD tips. i've used the cans on a few indigo jobs that turned out GREAT.

have you considered polishing the lip? would be the easiest part of the wheel to polish. real easy to do, and would look great.

 

Unique, subtle and really good looking. A winning combination.

 

quote:Originally posted by novice_warrior

hmmmmm one thing..... would it be possible to brush the inside portion of the pulley. from the other side of the wheel..... you can see the rim and its not brushed. Thats subtle..... is there a reason why you didn't?

Yes, the reason is... i'm lazy. [/emoticons/emotion-2.gif] With as much as i have going on with work, racing, and keeping the woman happy, i'm surprised that i've found time to mess with the Warrior at this level, much less ride it! Although, for me, modding it is 75% of the fun of owning this bike. [/emoticons/emotion-1.gif]

quote:Originally posted by audio77

very subtle for sure. i had to look up a pic of stock to compare. i'm sure the color/metallic makes it more noticable in person. you mentioned it was similar to the stock tins.. and case you didnt know of these guys, and you want something that matches the titanium tins you can buy the exact OEM paint colors from www.color-rite.com or is it www.colorrite.com they sell pints to use in a spray gun, AND they sell them in spray cans that have GOOD tips. i've used the cans on a few indigo jobs that turned out GREAT.

have you considered polishing the lip? would be the easiest part of the wheel to polish. real easy to do, and would look great.

Great tip on the paint source, thanks! I plan on polishing the lips of both wheels when i get the rear wheel modified to an 18"x8.5" for the 240 conversion (05/06 winter project). I didn't want to spend much time on the factory rear lip if it would just get cut off during the conversion. I DID however wet sand and polish the clear coat on the lips of both wheels to take out any minor scratches and make them really shine (they were getting a little dull), so i guess i'm not THAT lazy. [/emoticons/emotion-4.gif]

Thanks for all the comments guys! [8D]

 

Looks sweet.

 

Looks great, what did you use to polish the pulley, I would like to do that to mine

 

quote:Originally posted by 03BlueRsix

Looks great, what did you use to polish the pulley, I would like to do that to mine

It's actually just brushed. I stripped the factory black paint off (or is it powder coat?) with aircraft paint stripper. That get's most of it off, but then you have to spend a LOT of time getting the rest off with a paint stripping wheel or sanding wheel on a drill or die-grinder. Then detail it by hand with sandpaper and scotchbrite pads. Even after spending a lot of time doing that, you can still see blemishes in the casting of the pulley (another reason i decided to paint the center of it). [xx(] Here's a pic of the pulley before i painted it...

 

although the change might be subtle, I'm sure you worked on this until it's just~ right, which takes time. good looks! nice job!

 

quote:Originally posted by ozzrider

although the change might be subtle, I'm sure you worked on this until it's just~ right, which takes time. good looks! nice job!

VERY true. [/emoticons/emotion-2.gif]

 

It's actually just brushed. I stripped the factory black paint off (or is it powder coat?) with aircraft paint stripper. That get's most of it off, but then you have to spend a LOT of time getting the rest off with a paint stripping wheel or sanding wheel on a drill or die-grinder. Then detail it by hand with sandpaper and scotchbrite pads. Even after spending a lot of time doing that, you can still see blemishes in the casting of the pulley (another reason i decided to paint the center of it). [xx(]


You call that lazy?! I wish I had that "little" energy to not do something. I like very much.

 

I think I might undertake that project next winter

 

Finally got everything back together today (wheels, pulley, 6-degree trees, 1000lbs spring) and snapped a few quick pics...

 

Chuck, looks good! What's that piece on your left side swing arm?

 

quote:Originally posted by vector18

Chuck, looks good! What's that piece on your left side swing arm?

Thanks! It's the aluminum plate i made for the state inspection sticker (i still have to go get it inspected).