Geobob Posted May 5, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 5, 2014 Some here can probably appreciate this. Just got all the parts back from the painter. Even he was surprised at how many individual pieces there were. They came out looking beautiful. I have been wanting to repair and repaint all the parts for probably 10-13 years now. It's been so long since the first accident I can't remember what year it was. The bike was good as brand new when I purchased it in 1990 or 91 with 1200 miles on it. Having it all back together and looking this good is worth way more than the $2,000 the repair and paint job cost. This is the one place where I think some others can appreciate just how good this feels. I still have not really found a new touring bike that has made me want to give up the venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMCOFFEY Posted May 5, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 5, 2014 I have painted a couple motorcycles, and That still surprises me at how many parts there are. i can't wait to see that thing back together. I am dreading having to pull my second gen apart and paint it someday, I would probably just not do it if I had a 1st gen...too many pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geobob Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted May 5, 2014 So you think the second gen is worse. I did not think it could get worse. All I can say is I'm glad this bike has never needed any work since V4s are the worst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted May 5, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2014 So how many total pieces to be painted are there on a 1st gen? I was thinking about doing this, BUT........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peder_y2k Posted May 5, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2014 Fabulous color scheme!! -Pete, in Tacoma WA USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMCOFFEY Posted May 5, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 5, 2014 So you think the second gen is worse. I did not think it could get worse. All I can say is I'm glad this bike has never needed any work since V4s are the worst I was saying that the 1st gen is worse for painting. too many parts. I have a few less parts on my 2nd gen. I will eventually paint it. I would not paint a 1st gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted May 5, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 5, 2014 When I took my Voyager apart to paint it I had 22 or 23 pieces what a pain in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 5, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 5, 2014 (edited) Yeah that day is coming. After I practice with that spray gun for a while. Wonder which one first?? And what shade of BLUE?? Edited May 5, 2014 by Yammer Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRefugee Posted May 5, 2014 Share #9 Posted May 5, 2014 22 parts for a 2nd Gen Ops forgot tank make that 23 Ride Happy Ride Safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted May 6, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 6, 2014 22 parts for a 2nd Gen Ops forgot tank make that 23 Ride Happy Ride Safe Can't wait to see that one Kevin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdrummer Posted May 6, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2014 I really like your color choices... Can't wait to see it all put back together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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