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25-03-2009, 12:45 AM | #1 |
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Scrapps' 900ie
Scrapps’ Budget Bling Fest
I wanted to give my 2002 900ie a bit of a makeover. But I only had a small budget (around £500) so a lot of trick parts were not an option. I thought I would spend a large chunk of the money on an eye catching paint job. Inspired by the stunning Paul Smart Imola 750 I went for a 70s style metal flake paint job with Paul Smart replica decals. The bike is mostly original with only new mirrors, head light brackets and some carbon cans taken from my old 620. After stripping the bike in my dining room it was reassembled with new head stock and wheel bearings, a new chain and sprocket set and also stainless steel bolts. The bike is now a real head turner and while it may not be to many people’s taste when the sun hits the thousands of tiny metal flakes in the paint it really does come alive. I hope to do more mods as time and money allow but for now I’m happy with its looks. Scrapps
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25-03-2009, 02:30 AM | #2 |
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That looks wicked mate. I like the way the rearsets merge in with the paintjob without looking garish or over the top. Nice work fella.
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25-03-2009, 02:39 AM | #3 |
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I agree - excellent colour scheme!
Top job, especially for such a modest budget! Can't wait to see it in the metal(flake)... xxx |
25-03-2009, 05:56 AM | #4 |
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I really like that hints of the Paul Smart in the colour scheme.
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25-03-2009, 08:27 AM | #5 |
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Scraps thats just lovely well done mate just show what can be achieved with a small budget and a lot of thought.
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25-03-2009, 08:47 AM | #6 |
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That looks brilliant..I can't believe you only spent 500 quid..worth every penny...
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25-03-2009, 09:18 AM | #7 |
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Really like that, old skool look very well executed!
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25-03-2009, 09:18 AM | #8 |
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I saved a lot of money by doing most the work myself,(with help from Albie)and i was lucky to find a bodyshop who would do the paint work for a good price (panel care in canterbury) I kept most the bike standard saving me money and i also like the monsters shape,style and looks.thats why i bought one.
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25-03-2009, 11:15 AM | #9 |
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So, panel care are good guys?? I need to get a hugger sprayed black, I wonder how much it would cost?
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25-03-2009, 11:26 AM | #10 |
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very nice....works well with the plant pot!
how many hours does it take to strip down a bike? |
25-03-2009, 11:26 AM | #11 |
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That looks really good, I'm impressed what can be done on a modest budget too (I'm in the same boat), got me thinking..
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25-03-2009, 11:38 AM | #12 |
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niiiiiiice!lateral thinking always works..
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25-03-2009, 12:51 PM | #13 |
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That is fantastic, on that budget as well, looks very well matched all over with the paint.
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25-03-2009, 02:37 PM | #14 |
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Respect to you fella! I think it looks great!
And refreshing to see photographs without bins in the background.....it's all in the detail! |
25-03-2009, 03:00 PM | #15 |
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