Needed a break from making the number plate mounting so decided to have a go at painting the MT logo on the tank.

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Hi all,

Here are a few shots of the completed bike, well when I say completed I mean MOTed and on the road but still a lot to do, mainly paint. MOT wasn't bad, failed first time as he said I might obscure the indicators on the bar ends! I didn't argue even though it made little sense, I've built 2 small LED units that fit under the exhaust covers so still keeps the minimalist look. They also complained about the bars as it wouldn't turn lock to lock and I could trap my fingers on the tank! Pig of a job to change but the results were worth it as the riding position is better. Took it for it's first run to Box Hill yesterday, nothing fell off but it needs tuning as there's a massive flat spot at high revs, probably due to the new K&Ns and 6" shorter exhausts got an advisory for noise

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Thats a fantastic job, fair dinkum, really good outcome.
I havent put anything on mine up since the new forum began so better do something.
Just last week, enjoying our warm late autumn.

I agree - it looks great. Classy colour.

I agree - it looks great. Classy colour.

I reckon its pretty good but I do my own paint and its been a search for just the right red. So, I should call it "shades of red" as there are a few shades in there. Gotta redo the fork lowers, thats an almost purple red, not right.
I do a pearl black over a magenta base with a blood red pearl coming through in places. Curves and such a highlighted with a brighter pearl blood red and apple red fine flake.
The green because it compliments red and I really like emerald green.

brilliant job looking forward to seeing it in the flesh some day.