The only reason I dont have a Custom paint job is just plain ole $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I dont gots nun!

yamahog7 wrote:
The only reason I dont have a Custom paint job is just plain ole $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I dont gots nun!
Yours is a great looking ride, you dont need a paint job. I love the color. One of my favorites on here.

javawave wrote:
yamahog7 wrote:
The only reason I dont have a Custom paint job is just plain ole $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I dont gots nun!
Yours is a great looking ride, you dont need a paint job. I love the color. One of my favorites on here.

Thanks Java

Well, actually, my wife talked me into getting a new bike.
I was pretty satisfied with my old CB750's, they do everything I want.
She wanted me to get a new ultra glide, or RS Venture.
One thing I failed to say, is that my wife will not ride.
She just wanted me to be more comfortable when I go on a longer trip.
She wasn't really keen on the idea of me getting the Road*, & having to work on it.
That was defeating her purpose, but I enjoy tinkering on them almost as much as riding.

But I did end up having to buy her a new car!!!
That's another reason No Paint yet.

I just ran into this forum and would like to introduce myself. I started riding with a new 1966 Honda 305 when I was 21. Moved on to a Honda 750, two 900 Kaws, Honda CBX, 500 Susuki two stroke, a couple dirt bikes and several Harleys. I now have seven bikes. Five old Hondas (two 400 automatics), an Electra Glide and a custom cruiser.

My newest bike is a 2001 Roadie Silverado. I saw a Roadie made into a bobber this March in Daytona and fell in love. Looked all summer for one I could afford and bought one on EBAY a couple of months ago. One of my buddies told me about this forum and it has been a fantastic help in the change over into a bobber. I have removed the windshield, bags, both fenders, fuel pump, AIS, clutch lever (foot clutch), shift linkage (hand shift) and stock handle bars, exhaust and turn signals. I lowered the rear suspension. I've added ape hangers, LED lights, powder coated wheels and soon new V&H Shortshot exhaust and custom seat. The exhaust is back ordered. Just bought the seat on EBAY, my wife has agreed to help with the custom part.

All of the changes I've made to the Roadie were helped or instigated by this forum. The Tech articles are great. Thanks for the articles and for answering questions. I know I have asked questions already asked and answered in other forums because I have found them later several times. Thanks again for the patience.

I will post a picture of my 'new' bobber when finished. There is still much work to be done.

newroadie wrote:
I will post a picture of my 'new' bobber when finished. There is still much work to be done.[/quote]

newroadie, please dont wait till your done to post some pics, would love to see your progress. I love the bobber style.

..... newroadie

Doc

newroadie

Newroadie! Working on my second bobber now, probably my favorite custom "style". BB

Just bought a 2001 Roadstar Midnight tonight.

Just what you want to do in Minnesota this time of year.

I have been out of biking for some time now and seem to be going through my 3rd or 4th mid life crisis.
Tomorrow she goes in the shop for strip down and paint and I'm sure some other Mods to be determined.
I was going to buy a newer bike but decided on building up this one instead.

Looking forward to reading and learning from you guys.

Thanks for a great looking forum.

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