GT550A

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Re: GT550A

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Alan H
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Re: GT550A

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Hehehe! :evil:
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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canaletto5 wrote:The bike is complete and starts. I'm still not convinced about the barrels so will be replacing them with a proper Nikasil set up. Tank stripes are p*ssing me off so will be replaced. Gold looks good in the sun though :D

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That Sir looks the dogs !!!
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Well

I painted it gold, didn't like it. I then painted it candy gypsy red, didn't like it so now it's (panther) black
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Now I like it :D
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looks really good kev, are the decals stick on or painted on ? John
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Stick on John, I generally only paint the larger tank details, not pinstripes
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Hmmmm. I prefer.......
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Like wot my K was.
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But that A tank looks lush ( like wot my A is!)
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Bit of a marathon this one but about there.
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Starts and ticks over lovely. :D

Too bloody windy today (The weather, not me :roll: ) but I'll be road testing tomorrow.
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Looks absolutely gorgeous Kev. :D good luck with the test ride.
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Cheers barney!

Don't tell Yorkie Al but I think it looks best in black :)
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