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| fab | | Thor |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,515 | | Location | : | wyong, nsw, Australia |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 04:50 Post title : pulley cover | | | i had a spare pulley cover so i wanted to see what it would look like with a satin black powder coat job on it
i don't know if it looks better or not what do you guys think.   
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,593 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 10:39 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | Chrome for me Jamie. 
Two questions though, do you get scratches on the cover in front just back from the Triumph badge? I do from my boots even though it is just leather that touches the chrome and what are the rear shocks?
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 10:42 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | I kinda like the black. Went for the same look on my Bonnie so I am biased though 
Did you powder coat directly onto the chrome or strip back first?
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| Birdy68 | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,352 | | Location | : | Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 11:27 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | fab wrote:
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Well for me, I'd have to do the engine cover too.
I do like it - but IF - then both cover and engine.
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 11:52 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | looks good
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| fab | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,515 | | Location | : | wyong, nsw, Australia |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 12:05 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: zolti) | | | i have a piece of clear film there to stop the scratches, the shocks are ikon progressive front and rear(very nice shocks)
i had them strip it back and then powder coat it.the more i look at it the better i like it,but i will leave the others chrome
i think it stands out to much being chrome. only time will tell if i keep it or go back to the chrome one
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| Thatch | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 12:39 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | I think the black cover leaves a visual hole in the bike... .doesn't work for me.
But, you like it so there ya go. That's all you need. Looks like they did a good job on the coating.
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| daz | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,731 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 13:57 Post title : Re: pulley cover | | | yeah, doesn't work for me either. I see it as just not matching the chrome alternator cover. But like thatch said, if it works for you thats all that matters
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 14:35 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: daz) | | | Yip - sorry mate - it looks odd to me too. And I have given it a few looks.
Nice job though.
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| MickeyBoy | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 553 | | Location | : | WiNe CoUnTrY TeMeCuLa, Socialist State of Kalifornia, United States |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 14:53 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | I like it. It sets off the engine nicely. I think the rims and pulley would benefit from the same treatment on the silver bike.
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| BigJack | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2009 | | Posts | : | 246 | | Location | : | Mishawaka, In., United States |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 15:48 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: MickeyBoy) | | | I like it alot.If you decide to take it off PM me and I'll buy it for sure!!
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| FTL40 | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 13/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,122 | | Location | : | massachusetts, United States |
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| | Posted : 02 Feb 2011 - 17:57 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | it looks out of place by itself imho
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,593 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 03 Feb 2011 - 02:39 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | |
fab wrote:
i have a piece of clear film there to stop the scratches, the shocks are ikon progressive front and rear(very nice shocks)
i had them strip it back and then powder coat it.the more i look at it the better i like it,but i will leave the others chrome
i think it stands out to much being chrome. only time will tell if i keep it or go back to the chrome one |
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Yes I have been using the clear film as well but only get about two or three rides out of it before the heat lifts it.Suppose it's better than scratches.
I will see what the new shocks(recall) on mine do before making a change.
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| fab | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,515 | | Location | : | wyong, nsw, Australia |
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| | Posted : 03 Feb 2011 - 04:17 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: Leethal) | | |
Leethal wrote:
fab wrote:
i have a piece of clear film there to stop the scratches, the shocks are ikon progressive front and rear(very nice shocks)
i had them strip it back and then powder coat it.the more i look at it the better i like it,but i will leave the others chrome
i think it stands out to much being chrome. only time will tell if i keep it or go back to the chrome one |
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Yes I have been using the clear film as well but only get about two or three rides out of it before the heat lifts it.Suppose it's better than scratches.
I will see what the new shocks(recall) on mine do before making a change.
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i have had the clear protective film on my bike(witch was a kit for lots of bits to be covered)
and none of it has peeled off dont know why you are having troubles.
i would suggest about getting at least the front springs done.they are cheap and make a real good difference to they handling.
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| | Posted : 03 Feb 2011 - 04:21 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: Leethal) | | | I agree with Birdy. I think the engine case would set it off but looks a bit odd on its own.
I'm glad someone is having a go at changing the look of the pulley cover. Like the bear claw on the Rocket, I think the pulley cover just doesn't look right on the Bird.
Suspension, Big Bore and now tweaking the cosmetics. Great bike.
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| daz | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 7,731 | | Location | : | United States |
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| | Posted : 03 Feb 2011 - 05:20 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: Buzzo) | | | Ohhhh....i dunno bout that ! I agree it's not one of the Tbird's best design aspects, but comparing it to the notorious bear claw?! That thing ain't just a little out of place, it's downright FUGLY ! The one on the touring model isn't as bad.
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,593 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 03 Feb 2011 - 06:09 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | |
fab wrote:
Leethal wrote:
fab wrote:
i have a piece of clear film there to stop the scratches, the shocks are ikon progressive front and rear(very nice shocks)
i had them strip it back and then powder coat it.the more i look at it the better i like it,but i will leave the others chrome
i think it stands out to much being chrome. only time will tell if i keep it or go back to the chrome one |
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Yes I have been using the clear film as well but only get about two or three rides out of it before the heat lifts it.Suppose it's better than scratches.
I will see what the new shocks(recall) on mine do before making a change.
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i have had the clear protective film on my bike(witch was a kit for lots of bits to be covered)
and none of it has peeled off dont know why you are having troubles.
i would suggest about getting at least the front springs done.they are cheap and make a real good difference to they handling. |
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Re the clear stuff, it's probably just the product that I have been using. I have a large roll of it left over from another life so have just been cutting out patches...................keeps me busy
I'll chase you up later on the forks for some more info, thanks for the tip.
Cheers,Lee
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| fab | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,515 | | Location | : | wyong, nsw, Australia |
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| | Posted : 11 Feb 2011 - 09:17 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: Buzzo) | | | how about with the tbird logo,does it look any better
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| mellow_daze | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 18 | | Location | : | Foxton Locks, Leicester, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 11 Feb 2011 - 11:25 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | |
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| FTL40 | | Jupiter | | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/10/2009 | | Posts | : | 1,122 | | Location | : | massachusetts, United States |
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| | Posted : 11 Feb 2011 - 12:39 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | make the alternator cover black and you will be in good shape
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 11 Feb 2011 - 13:00 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | | | Nice touch. BTW those pipes really do look good on the Bird - not taken much notice of them before.
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| zolti | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 12 Feb 2011 - 09:34 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: fab) | |
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,593 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Feb 2011 - 10:42 Post title : Re: pulley cover (Re: zolti) | | | Yeah that's better mate, your bird just needs to be blue&white now
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