YamahaLarry Posted October 24, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) Lots of hard work went into transferring all painted parts, shot, wheels/tires, etc. Before (the day I picked it up in Georgia and rode it back to vacation resort in Sevierville) After transferring bunches of parts from my 99 RSV (need to clean my camera lens I guess) Edited October 24, 2018 by YamahaLarry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubsie Posted October 24, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 24, 2018 Absolutely awesome looking ride. Actually breathtaking! I have been twisting wrenches for 45 years so I know just how much work that was. And to get it all done in such a short time so you could ride for breast cancer. I commend you sir. Now if we could only clone several thousand of you, the world be such a better place. Truly amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted October 24, 2018 Absolutely awesome looking ride. Actually breathtaking! I have been twisting wrenches for 45 years so I know just how much work that was. And to get it all done in such a short time so you could ride for breast cancer. I commend you sir. Now if we could only clone several thousand of you, the world be such a better place. Truly amazing. Thanks dude. It was a lot of hard work, and slightly bruised ribs made it even more difficult, getting in certain positions, and worst part was breaking that rear axle nut loose on day 2. Still got a few loose ends to tie up, but so far I am very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldunker Posted October 24, 2018 Share #4 Posted October 24, 2018 Bike looks great. What does that say on trunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted October 24, 2018 Bike looks great. What does that say on trunk? Tribute to Princess Emma Mitchell, 6 year old girl from Oxford, AL that lost her life to cancer. Bike was painted in 2015 in her memory. It is gold paint under 4 coats of clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted October 24, 2018 Share #6 Posted October 24, 2018 Nice ride Larry. You did good. Now I have to ask what color is it? Looks Black Cherry in some pics and a shade of purple in others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted October 24, 2018 Nice ride Larry. You did good. Now I have to ask what color is it? Looks Black Cherry in some pics and a shade of purple in others. Thank you. Lots and lots of work has gone into this bike (well, the 99 too). It's all HOK (House of Kolors) paint, Voodoo Violet Kandy with silver and purple base coat. Pink and purple were Princess Emma's favorite colors, so I chose a shade of purple in her memory. 2 coats primer 1 coat of their base 2 coats of each silver/purple base where required 4 coats Voodoo Violet Kandy 4 coats of their show clear Pinstripes are painted under the clear and are in Superman colors in memory of Superman Thomas J Sullivan of Ashville, AL. Six year old boy that lost his life to cancer and really the one that got me involved in supporting childhood cancer. Colors are red/blue/gold - replaced Superman yellow with gold to represent childhood cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted October 24, 2018 Nice ride Larry. You did good. Now I have to ask what color is it? Looks Black Cherry in some pics and a shade of purple in others. Also, not sure if you can see it well in this image, but there is a ghosted image of the Justice League on the "hood" and only visible in sunlight. It represents my heroes, the children battling cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted October 24, 2018 Share #9 Posted October 24, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted October 24, 2018 Share #10 Posted October 24, 2018 x2 GORGEOUS scoot Larry,,, that sweetheart just SCREAMSSS "Get Out And Ride!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted October 24, 2018 x2 GORGEOUS scoot Larry,,, that sweetheart just SCREAMSSS "Get Out And Ride!!" Firm believer in "Get Out And Ride", that famous quote coined by a great man. Have been riding every day since I got 'er reassembled. Was quite chilly in the deep South this morning and had to embrace the old leather jacket for the first time of this fall season. 38 degrees, which is nothing for you folks up North. And yes, she's a sweetheart. Hope your brother is doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graywulf Posted October 24, 2018 Share #12 Posted October 24, 2018 Stunning paint job Larry, and I can appreciate the amount of work involved doing the 'swap over'. The reasons for the colours and that 'ghost image' on the front fairing? Quite humbling to read. good on ya mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted October 24, 2018 Share #13 Posted October 24, 2018 Your bike looks terrific. You should be very proud of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted October 26, 2018 Share #14 Posted October 26, 2018 Larry, you and your bike are awesome keep on riding my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted October 27, 2018 Share #15 Posted October 27, 2018 Most Excellent! I wish I had the patience and energy to do what you did! Thanks for the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted October 30, 2018 Share #16 Posted October 30, 2018 WOWWWWW!!!!!! That is AWESOME To say the least !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:happy65::happy65::happy65::happy65::happy65: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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