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Old Jul 14, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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pyramid Lower installed

Well after having a beat up, cracked Pyramid lower in the garage for months,, I finally got around to making a mount frame, plus doing the glass work & painting it needed.


The mounts that came with it (used, home made stuff) were not what I wanted to trust. In fact the rider I bought it from had it come off the bike due to failed mounts.
So I made a frame to mount the lower

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The lower had some cracks, some missing hunks at the rear and two blown out mounting holes.

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Test fitting the new mounts, showed all was aligned, and ready to get to glassing.

Several glass, prime, sand, paint, sand, prime, glass sessions later. And it was time for some more test fitting.


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It turned out ok. Needs a bit more finish work to look really clean. I suck at body work, so will farm out the final prep and paint next time.

I want to find some silver decals to put on, but have been unable to find any die cut silver ones about 1" x 8". Any one know where they can be had?
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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Looks good. I like the improvised bike stand also.



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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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Looks great Isn't that a pyramid lower though?
Old Jul 17, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RVO27
Looks great Isn't that a pyramid lower though?
It may be,, I bought it used and broke,,, so I'm not really sure.
Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Yep.. that's a Pyramid .. looks good
Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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Check with a sign shop in your area. Many now do custom vinyl stickers/decals. I got the silver lettering for my "Experimental" VTR streetfighter in my choice of color, font, and size for $11. And that was for 4 of them.

See it here...
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ead.php?t=1123
Old Jul 21, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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Good job with the lower....looks good in black, nice contrast.
Are your flush-mount signals generic or VTR specific?
Old Jul 22, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Duck007
Good job with the lower....looks good in black, nice contrast.
Are your flush-mount signals generic or VTR specific?
Generic for sure.. What brand I do not know. There were the ONLY mod on the bike when I bought it a few months ago.
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many people can make quality vinyl decals these days and for that size they should be cheap. A guy I know made me a honda wing sticker about 9 by 7 for my truck window with scraps and charged nothing!! He's working on a replica big wing kit for me now I'll post the turn-out later
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Originally Posted by sprhawk neil
many people can make quality vinyl decals these days and for that size they should be cheap. A guy I know made me a honda wing sticker about 9 by 7 for my truck window with scraps and charged nothing!! He's working on a replica big wing kit for me now I'll post the turn-out later
Many MAY be able to.. But one great guy from another board DID make them





For the huge price of.......... FREE....and the pictures you see above.

Thanks all for the tips on finding what I needed
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