83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
27 May 2008 21:19
No thanks, I just got the budget talk from today from the better half.
Also, I already got two good runners and a spare engine.
Put it up on the For Sale page here
www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
There are quite a few members with H models.

Also, I already got two good runners and a spare engine.
Put it up on the For Sale page here
www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
There are quite a few members with H models.
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
01 Jun 2008 18:59
Been busy with the airbrush.
The tank needs another pass but you can cee where I am going with the theme.
ALIEN:woohoo:
The tank needs another pass but you can cee where I am going with the theme.
ALIEN:woohoo:
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
01 Jun 2008 19:00
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
01 Jun 2008 19:01
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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01 Jun 2008 19:01
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
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01 Jun 2008 19:02
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
19 Jun 2008 05:11
Looks like it coming along real nice John. You'll soon be back in the saddle again. Whatcha gonna do with the color of the wheels?
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
19 Jun 2008 16:10
Thanks Corey, I am finding custom painting requires more than just free hand airbrush knowledge. Some things work and others don't. The tank ended up not working. I went to far:unsure:
The good news is I am starting to get close to finishing up everything except the tank and fender. Fender is ready and I think I got an idea of how to approach it.:silly:
Then I get to re-sand and re-paint the tank.
I think the fork seals and engine leaks may have to wait because the painting is taking a lot longer than I thought.
It's ok because I am enjoying the learning process.
The good news is I am starting to get close to finishing up everything except the tank and fender. Fender is ready and I think I got an idea of how to approach it.:silly:
Then I get to re-sand and re-paint the tank.
I think the fork seals and engine leaks may have to wait because the painting is taking a lot longer than I thought.
It's ok because I am enjoying the learning process.
s49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/JohNLA_photo/1983%20GPZ%20550/
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
19 Jun 2008 21:22To far? I thought the tank looked fantastic in the pictures. It looks like its all going really well.I am finding custom painting requires more than just free hand airbrush knowledge. Some things work and others don't. The tank ended up not working. I went to far
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
19 Jun 2008 21:36
Ah right. I didn't explain "to far"
I took another pass the morning after those pics were taken. I was trying to cover my knike marks and other early mistakes:blush: and ended up putting on to much black and the knife marks are still there:angry:
Hopefully, Mark Wing the master will see my work when its done. So it can't suck.:S
I took another pass the morning after those pics were taken. I was trying to cover my knike marks and other early mistakes:blush: and ended up putting on to much black and the knife marks are still there:angry:
Hopefully, Mark Wing the master will see my work when its done. So it can't suck.:S
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83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles
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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
19 Jun 2008 22:05
That paint looked wicked, too bad it didn't work out. Your bike is looking awesome

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Re: 83 GPZ 550 H2 Fighter
20 Jun 2008 11:24
That paint was amazing. It really stands out from the crowd. Can't wait to see it done!
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