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Message started by Holly on 03/02/13 at 15:59:35

Title: RYCA build - back from paint!
Post by Holly on 03/02/13 at 15:59:35

Picked up the body parts from SikWerks in Seattle this morning. Colors inspired by the Gulf Porsche in Le Mans - the actual colors used are stock Vespa. Of course it's raining here today so the photos aren't great, but it was nice to roll the bike out of the garage and see what I've been slaving over all winter!

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Post by Holly on 03/02/13 at 16:00:10

Here's a shot of the tank.

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Post by zieglarf on 03/02/13 at 18:01:29

Man - that looks awesome! ;D

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/02/13 at 18:49:09

Now ya gotta get your hair done different to match it up! Looks real good. Ride safe & keep us up to date on how you like the ride.

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Post by bobert_FSO on 03/02/13 at 19:11:20

I love the asymetrical stripe widths.

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Post by teabowl13 on 03/02/13 at 20:35:29

That looks terrific. You've done an awesome job on this build.
Congratulations!

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Post by v-pilot on 03/02/13 at 22:41:17

I watched your posts and the finished bike is fantastic. Excellent job! :)

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Post by Gyrobob on 03/03/13 at 05:25:16

Nice work!

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Post by PerrydaSavage on 03/03/13 at 06:26:58

Simply stunning!! Well done yourself! 8-)

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Post by raydawg on 03/03/13 at 07:22:28

Indeed, the bike has its own personality!

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Post by Borracho on 03/03/13 at 08:20:13

nice looking ride!

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Post by paulmarshall on 03/03/13 at 10:43:42

Your bike looks beautiful Holly. Well done ;)

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Post by Holly on 03/03/13 at 10:43:43

Thank you everyone for the kind words! This was a great project and I'm looking forward to enjoying it this summer. The forum community has been very helpful - many great posts for reference and good response to new inquiries.

Wonder what next winter's project might look like ... I'm hooked now! :)

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Post by Holly on 03/03/13 at 16:02:37

Update - it RUNS!!!!

Rough start - tension on the decomp linkage is wrong. Once I disconnected the down rod it fired right up and idled fine. I'll have to tinker with it some more this week.

Such satisfaction - the sound of that engine ... :)

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Post by Smokestack on 03/03/13 at 16:07:32

That paint is slick. You need a matching helmet. Vintage full face, like a Biltwell Gringo or an old Bell Moto 3, with maching stripes would rule.

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Post by ZAR on 03/03/13 at 18:35:01

Now that's nice! Kind of reminds me of the old Norton Manx or Triumph singles. Even though I'm not a true fan of the "cafe" style I think I'm starting to drool ;)