Just laid her down for the 1st time!!!!

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souljaboi6

Discussion Starter · Dec 31, 2011

So, here in Kansas we are having awesome riding weather. I rode to Cheney Lake on this beautiful Friday, and I guess I got caught up in the sight seeing. I stopped, left signal, notice sand on the ground, proceeded slowly, and BAM, my rear tire got out from under me on the right, I thought I corrected, but next thing I know I was airborne (only for a few miniseconds) and my baby was eating gravel and dirt.

BLUF (Army talk: Bottom Line Up Front), at only 359 miles, I have a dent in my gas tank on the right side, couple of Kruger scratches on my pipes, and I had to ride home with my right rear/side view pointing to the ground. Disappointed because I didn't get my 400 miles today. Trying to get that 600 service before the true winter weather hits the Flatlands.

The dent in the gas tank looks like someone threw a junk of road at it and the metal's showing, but thank God, no puncture. Any advise and suggestions of the most economical way to repair it. I have no tools or experience in body/paint work.

Tanks in advance!!!

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toby

· #5 · Dec 31, 2011

Sorry to hear that but glad you are ok. I hope when you say you laid it down for the first time don't mean you plan on doing it a 2nd or 3rd time

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toby

· #17 · Dec 31, 2011

souljaboi6 said:
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Now would be a good time to remove the decals from the tank if you want. If you are familiar with painting and can't afford a paint job you can get rattle cans with good enough tips to do a good job. And or practice a bit on metal surfaces first. Drain the gas remove the tank and go for it. Bondo is cheep. When we bough the old Virago it had a dent in the side and was pretty beat up. So I rattle caned it and the wife hand painted a metallic gold Pegasus on both sides. Then I clear coated it with a rattle can. Here is some before and afters.

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toby

· #18 · Dec 31, 2011

Toby said:
souljaboi6 said:

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Now would be a good time to remove the decals from the tank if you want. If you are familiar with painting and can't afford a paint job you can get rattle cans with good enough tips to do a good job. And or practice a bit on metal surfaces first. Drain the gas remove the tank and go for it. Bondo is cheep. When we bough the old Virago it had a dent in the side and was pretty beat up. So I rattle caned it and the wife hand painted a metallic gold Pegasus on both sides. Then I clear coated it with a rattle can. Here is some before and afters.

Yes and I think my wife laid her V Star down on purpose because she wants a custom paint job on that bike too. we now have an air brush. lol.

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toby

· #27 · Jan 1, 2012

ROADKILL said:
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ROADKILL said:

.................plus I've had way toooooooo much tequilla....I'm glad the damage was minimal and you didn't hurt anything but your pride.

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Just so we have an understanding for June - you and the missus can drink tequila - I want NO part of that ;D

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Oh great DREADED ONE thou not hijackest the thread about June.....Ok if you didn't I will....West Central Raider Rally in Leads SD June 8-10....Western Area Raider Rally - June 15 - 17 Reno NV........All Strykers are welcome to join us at either or both...Toby I hope to see you around Lake Tahoe for the WARR rally... ....and of course the South East Raider Rally in Maggie Valley NC Aug 1-5

IRISH CREAM LIQUOR BRANY er BRANDY eggnog and a little coffee here. ah what was we talkin bout ? Oh ya bikes are parked. I hate that word Fn PARKED. bU T YA Reno it is 16 eth the 17th is my wife's birthday And mine 25th. Happy new year every one.

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