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| dagamed | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 02/06/2010 | | Posts | : | 20 | | Location | : | Gilbert, AZ, United States |
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| | Posted : 07 Feb 2011 - 02:01 Post title : A la STORM | | | No its not the new Storm 
At least not yet !!!!!
Since Chrome is not my cup of tea I figured that I would change to black. Way back before the Tbird Storm was ever thought of at least that's what I like to think.
Here are a few pictures of the progress or dismantle to put it better
How the bike is currently 
Parts that will be powder coated 
 
I had some parts tested to see what they will look like coated 
I bought a gas cap from Fast Eddie and had it powder coated. - Great guy and very honest and helpful 
I will be up dating this post as the progress of the conversion continues. -
Thanks to reading. 
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| mito3dc | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 81 | | Location | : | Adligenswil, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 07 Feb 2011 - 05:30 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | | Cool project.
If I see all this parts I think I would have some problems rebuilding the bike... 
So you go with double headlights, too.
What about black exhausts?
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| Birdy68 | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,352 | | Location | : | Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 07 Feb 2011 - 12:31 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: mito3dc) | | | 
Keep 'em coming!
I too have just priced up what the STORM's black engine casing would roughly cost me: $614.76
Prices taken from Bike Bandit
- COVER, CLUTCH, ASSEMBLY $286.16*
-- Gasket, Clutch Cover $9.67
- COVER, PULLEY $139.54*
- COVER, ALTINATOR $168.91*
-- Gasket, Altinator Cover $10.48
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TOTAL: $614.76
* = Chrome Cover Price!
But one after another...
Recovered seat is priority 1 for me at the moment.
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| dagamed | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/06/2010 | | Posts | : | 20 | | Location | : | Gilbert, AZ, United States |
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| | Posted : 07 Feb 2011 - 18:19 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | | mito3dc -
I've already done the double head lights as for the exhaust since I'm in Arizona and California just passed a law about exhausts I'm waiting to see what happens in this state before I go off and spend $$$ for an exhaust.
I found a place that does anodizing and will be talking to them about the stock exhaust or maybe just powder coating it black too.
Birdy68
I had the TBird's casing off and heading to PC when I found out about the STORM. I figure that PC would still be cheaper than buying all new parts specially since the only place to get them is the dealer.
The total for the PC was about $230 USD. + $120 USD for gaskets, seals, and bearings. I even PC the top engine cover with the 4 buttons.
Here are pictures of the finish product - Cases, Pulley cover, Top Engine cover
 
Just a word of advice... Take lots of pictures I literally had to loosen, disconnect all throttle, clutch cables to get the top of the engine cover as well as the cooling system tubes.
Find your self a good PC shop and go and talk to them.
 Caution - Make sure that the pulley cover doesn't get striped with acid. The acid will eat the tin metal. It happen to me the shop was apologetic and replaced it. I should of taken a picture to show what happen. 
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| Birdy68 | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,352 | | Location | : | Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 09 Feb 2011 - 09:54 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | |
I've done it! I ordered the OEM Triumph BLACK COVERS ! ! !
It's set me back around SFr. 680.-- / $705.--
Why oh why couldn't I wait.....
Anyways - here's my photo mockup:
 
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| EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 Feb 2011 - 13:11 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Birdy68) | | | Birdy68 wrote:
I've done it! I ordered the OEM Triumph BLACK COVERS ! ! !
It's set me back around SFr. 680.-- / $705.--
Why oh why couldn't I wait.....
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Shopping for motorcycle parts in the winter is like going to the grocery store when you're really hungry
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 Feb 2011 - 13:43 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: EnGage) | | | EnGage wrote:
Shopping for motorcycle parts in the winter is like going to the grocery store when you're really hungry |
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That statement is SO TRUE that we should all have it engraved on a nice, golden plaque right near where we keep our checkbooks and credit cards (or computers).
Hey, that's a good idea. Anybody interested in buying one? I can see if I can get us a group discount at the local engraver's! 
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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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 : 09 Feb 2011 - 14:49 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: EnGage) | | |
EnGage wrote:
Birdy68 wrote:
I've done it! I ordered the OEM Triumph BLACK COVERS ! ! !
It's set me back around SFr. 680.-- / $705.--
Why oh why couldn't I wait.....
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Shopping for motorcycle parts in the winter is like going to the grocery store when you're really hungry |
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Not just winter - couldn't sleep last night so got up at 5am and ordered some bits from Eddy.
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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 : 09 Feb 2011 - 17:57 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | | I think the blacked out engine with brushed aluminum instead of chrome would be a good look on my SE. Not sure if it would look right on another color besides red.
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| dagamed | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/06/2010 | | Posts | : | 20 | | Location | : | Gilbert, AZ, United States |
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| | Posted : 11 Mar 2011 - 16:02 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: MickeyBoy) | | | OK So I got the parts back and will be putting the bike some what back together this weekend.
Figure I would post pictures of the parts powder coated and then once they are on the bike.
 
The break calipers were also done. I have them out to a good friend Steve to put them back together I will post a picture when
I get them back. - Good thing he doesn't ride a T-Bird other wise I wouldn't get them back.
Now for the two favorite parts -
The fork tubes were oxidize black. The nickle plating had to be remove that was a hazel with the shop. 
Sorry about the smudge marks count stop drooling how it came out.
Thought I would be ready to put everything back together until I found a local guy that is painting "true flames" on the bike.
Took off all the tins and dropped them off... Another couple of weeks 
Well the project continues. Will update as progress is made.
Cheers
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| feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 11 Mar 2011 - 19:18 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | | WOW Dagamed, as one who is usually a bit conservative, THAT is impressive! I'll be anxious to see the finished product. If you had just described it to me I would have nodded politely and wandered away. But even disassembled, you can tell that is going to be striking. Great concept.
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| dagamed | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/06/2010 | | Posts | : | 20 | | Location | : | Gilbert, AZ, United States |
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| | Posted : 12 Mar 2011 - 05:29 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: feduke) | | | Got to work on the bike a bit this afternoon with the help of a good friend Steve. 
Actually he did most of the work I was the gofer/apprentice.
Triple Tree, Handle bars, and fork are installed - check it out
Will need to remove the front wheel again to install front fender but I couldn't wait to see what it looks like.Also I'll swapping the risers for the long deuce ones after I get the gas tank installed.
Break Calipers -
To feel that something got accomplished I put this on
Will follow up with the front fender and side panel pictures of the true flame I received proof from the painter today.
Now to figure out how to get them off the crackberry and onto the forum.
Time to get some 
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,589 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Mar 2011 - 05:56 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | | Looking good Degame, I'm just glad that we don't have severe winters here, it obviously costs a fortune when you have too much down time for riding.
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it 
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Nitron R3 shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| Farkinott | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 13/12/2010 | | Posts | : | 283 | | Location | : | Queensland, Australia |
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| | Posted : 12 Mar 2011 - 10:56 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Leethal) | | | I'm looking forward to seeing how the mods look. The inspiration for new ideas some of you guys get is amazing. One day I hope to have an epiphany of my own for a cool mod. Until then .................................
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| dagamed | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 02/06/2010 | | Posts | : | 20 | | Location | : | Gilbert, AZ, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Mar 2011 - 01:38 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Farkinott) | | | Its been a bit since my last post. I've been busy with work and just not having time to put it back together. I got the tins back this Friday and worked on it a bit Saturday before heading back out on the road.
    
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,589 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 29 Mar 2011 - 03:24 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | | Cool.......er ....hot A definite stand out Dagamed, hope you have expensive sun glasses
| Experience is something you get just after you needed it
1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Nitron R3 shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.
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| Birdy68 | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,352 | | Location | : | Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 29 Mar 2011 - 12:55 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Leethal) | | | WOW......
Nice airbrushing. Will be good to see all fitted together.
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Mar 2011 - 13:04 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Birdy68) | | | Well, I'm not one for flames, but it looks like great quality work, you've got there.
And I DO like the way the front end came out... have been wondering what all that chrome up front would look like in black. Bet you're itching to get the whole ride back together, but don't forget to post photos for us when she's done.
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 29 Mar 2011 - 14:44 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | at first i thought that it was going to look crap
then as the pics scrolled it started to appeal,
particularly the effect from the front mudgaurd to the rad
not too sure if the tank is too much flame but the front is looking hot
methinks nicolas cage will be envious
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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 : 29 Mar 2011 - 14:49 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: zolti) | | | Not realy my cup of tea . But its nice to see a good old custom job. Really nice work.
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| Eddie | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 422 | | Location | : | Melbourne Victoria, Australia |
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| | Posted : 30 Mar 2011 - 10:08 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Birdy68) | | | Birdy68 wrote:
I've done it! I ordered the OEM Triumph BLACK COVERS ! ! !
It's set me back around SFr. 680.-- / $705.--
Why oh why couldn't I wait.....
Anyways - here's my photo mockup:
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Hey Lee,
couldn't trouble you to do a mock up of a silver bird could I. I've tried to do it myself with disastrous results. Thanks.
(with the black casings that is )
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| Stockwell | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 74 | | Location | : | Austria |
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| | Posted : 30 Mar 2011 - 10:58 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: dagamed) | | |
Nice work on the custom paint job! Can't wait to see the final result.
Do you have that Thunderbird logo in digital form which you could send me by any chance please? Would be much appreciated! 
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| Birdy68 | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,352 | | Location | : | Bad Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland |
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| | Posted : 30 Mar 2011 - 11:58 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Eddie) | | |
Eddie wrote:
Hey Lee,
couldn't trouble you to do a mock up of a silver bird could I. I've tried to do it myself with disastrous results. Thanks.
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1 fine pint of Guinness - please
Hope that helps.
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| Eddie | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 422 | | Location | : | Melbourne Victoria, Australia |
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| | Posted : 30 Mar 2011 - 23:45 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Birdy68) | | | Hey!! Looks pretty good.
I love the fact that if somebody looks at it, they may know something is different, but won't know what.
Lee, next time I'm in Switzerland you can expect that pint!!
If ever your in Aus. expect a cold Carlton Draught............or 12.
Thanks again.
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| midge | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2011 | | Posts | : | 345 | | Location | : | Beverley, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 31 Mar 2011 - 08:40 Post title : Re: A la STORM (Re: Stockwell) | | |
Stockwell wrote:
Nice work on the custom paint job! Can't wait to see the final result.
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If that logo is available as a hi res digital file I would love a copy of that too -
Cant wait to see the photos of the finished bike!!
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