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10-30-2006, 05:10 PM
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Thanks! No, I need to pick up some more synthetic sandpaper. I think with a 600 then 1000 grit I could really get it to shine. I have taken the sticker off altogether and it looks pretty good.
- Chad
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10-30-2006, 05:58 PM
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Glad your back Chad , bike looks great even tho' it is not British
 Very opportune as I have just picked up a thirty gallon Oceanic from a member in Vancouver and will follow along with your project in readiness for the plunge when we return from Thailand after Christmas. Anyone know if the Oceanic is tempered or do I need to ask the manufacturer ? ..........................Dave
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10-30-2006, 08:22 PM
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Haha, thanks for the compliment Dave! But this bike is more Bitish than most of the British bikes being produced today; in fact, I lose a couple drops of oil everytime I park it ( :
Great choice on Thailand too! I lived there for a couple years and learned the language... sure wish I was going too... - Chad
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10-31-2006, 01:47 AM
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Yeah! I know what you mean about oil leaks ,it sure was a British bike disease ! We are going to be on Koh Samui for four weeks over Christmas ,hope to see some colourful fish !
Are you having your new tank pre-drilled like the last one ? .............Dave
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10-31-2006, 01:57 AM
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Once you get that pump all sanded down smooth, pick up some automotive clearcoat. Once you put a coat of that on it will help seal it from the elements and add to the shine.
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10-31-2006, 02:03 AM
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Mmmm, Thailand. Been there five times and can't get enough
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10-31-2006, 03:49 AM
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Dave,
That sounds great. I never visited Samui when I lived in Thailand but went back there for a honeymoon when I got married. I found Lamai beach to be quite nice... not as much partying. Enjoy your trip, try to bring us back some sweet photos! - Chad
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10-31-2006, 03:51 AM
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Paul,
Thanks for the tip bro. Do you think I can buy a decent clear coat in a spray can? I am going to have the tank built for me, but this time around I am going with a cut overflow and external box instead of the tank itself being drilled. - Chad
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10-31-2006, 07:04 PM
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Thailand..............
Sorry Chad, Don't mean to make this a Thailand thread
But just had to say thanks for the info. We have never been before but always get positive comments from those who have, like Drew ( makes us confident we have made the right choice ) Thanks Ruth , we will take your advice and visit Koh Tao as you suggest .And just think I can look forward to getting back and starting my cube ( always assuming Chad has prepared the way !!).......................Dave Last edited by woodcarver; 10-31-2006 at 07:15 PM.
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