Stuffed from the Chrome Buffet!

[FreshAir]

Went by the Chrome Buffet store and got stuffed. :drool: Woohoo!!:hot: Woohoo!!:hot: Just received my goodies from LiquidPain. Did i say he's the MAN!:2cool:

Here are some pics.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0828Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0830Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0838Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0839Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0841Small.jpg

:hot::hot::hot::2excited::hot::2excited::hot::hot: :hot:

Okay enough of that, time to get to work.

Did i say, :2excited::2excited::hot::hot::2excited::hot::hot: :2excited::2excited:


Allright now, for real, nice stuff.

Thanks to Jerry "LiquidPain"

Can't wait for the rear caliper and the sumo fat fork covers.


PEACE & RIDE SAFE

[prwelder64]

you guys make me sick one of these days ill be there with all you big dawgs and all that chrome. :drool:

[FreshAir]

Did i say,
:2excited::hot::hot::2excited::hot::hot::2excited:

[ooinkk]

yea yea yea ,,,,, but reallly now, was that called for i have enough problems , now i got to deal with strange new urges :joke:

[prwelder64]

:agree: im heading for a d-vorce i just know it. i already have complains that i spend to much time and money on my new baby and my wife is jealous. I CAN'T TAKE IT NO MORE. POST SOME PIC ANYWAY

[mrcrazydude]

:agree: im heading for a d-vorce i just know it. i already have complains that i spend to much time and money on my new baby and my wife is jealous.


Thats easy fixed.... spend some money on your wife - ya know, fancy bits, clothes, tickets to concerts.... oh, and get a gabanna boy to look after the pool :duck:

:clap2:
~Crazy~

[BikerGranny]

:bad2thebone:Awesome...I'm excited FOR you, just seeing all that chrome, LMAO!!! Can't wait to see it on the bike...hurry up and get it on there so we can get some pics! :bigthumbsup::bigthumbsup:

[Djxtrodinaire]

:2cool:

[FreshAir]

Okay, here are some pics. Was itchin so had to neek out to the backyard and into my man cave. Worked on the left side switch housing and cleaning of previous pcs installed.

The levers, grips & mirror mount were already intalled.

But now check it out the the rest chromed, woohoo:hot::hot:
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0843Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0845Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0847Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0848Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0849Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0850Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0859Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0860Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0861Small.jpg

I'm lovin it. Part2 will be tomorrow.


FreshAir
PEACE & RIDE SAFE

[rynosback]

Looks Great. :bigthumbsup:

[BIGIRISH109]

Very nice! I just got a chrome gas cap from Jerry, excellent! The switch covers are next on my list.:bigthumbsup:

[jnjholding]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0861Small.jpg

I'm lovin it. Part2 will be tomorrow.


FreshAir
PEACE & RIDE SAFE
You need to send him your GPS, so you can get it spray chromed :bigthumbsup:

[FreshAir]

Chit, can that be done?

[HyperPete]

You need to send him your GPS, so you can get it spray chromed :bigthumbsup:Dang! I was about to post the same thing!

[zellot]

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0828Small.jpg

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0838Small.jpg


Congrats! A few questions though? Why is there still some of the logo on the front caliper? Also, not sure about chroming right over the master cylinder lid with all the lettering... reason why there isnt more prep before chroming? A little worried that you are going to have some leaks with those calipers since the chrome job looks a bit rushed.

zellot

[1 wheel peel]

:congrats:8)

[windycityrider]

freshair-
your chrome looks great! jerry does awesome work.



Congrats! A few questions though? Why is there still some of the logo on the front caliper? Also, not sure about chroming right over the master cylinder lid with all the lettering... reason why there isnt more prep before chroming? A little worried that you are going to have some leaks with those calipers since the chrome job looks a bit rushed.

zellot


i can assure you that liquidpain DOES NOT rush any chrome job that he does. to do so would compromise quality, and thus far, i have received nothing but quality work from him and have been very satisfied. just because the lettering is on the cover does not necessarily mean that the job was rushed.
no leaks on my end.

[FreshAir]

That's a negative on that. The work is smooth, especially on the rim of the reservoir and around the lids where the 2 meet. AS far as as the lettering, looks awesome, all the threads were clean and the screws entered smoothly. From the looks of the work, and i inspected all the pieces, everything looks great and i can not complain.


PEACE & RIDE SAFE
FreshAir


P.S. Oh and did i say :2excited::hot::2excited:

[billym109]

Congrats! A few questions though? Why is there still some of the logo on the front caliper? Also, not sure about chroming right over the master cylinder lid with all the lettering... reason why there isnt more prep before chroming? A little worried that you are going to have some leaks with those calipers since the chrome job looks a bit rushed.

zellot

I have had one of Jerry's master cylinder for about 6 months now and all's good, had a good look at the calipers the other day and they looked nice didn't see any problems with them at all...:bigthumbsup:

[WVrider]

I hope you get sick and throw up!!!:joke:

[FreshAir]

:a20::a20:

[silverreaper9]

cant wait for mine to come:drool:

[mrs.nuk]

The chrome looks awesome Lewis!! :bigthumbsup:I can't wait to see it in person!
It's looks like you have had a few productive rainy days.;)
Now you need to work on your Lizard Lights! LOL!!( I think thats what you called them) They will look good shining off all that chrome.

[FreshAir]

Yeah those lizzard lights. I definately have some electrical todo.


Thanks
FreshAir

[zellot]

From the looks of the work, and i inspected all the pieces, everything looks great and i can not complain.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0838Small.jpg


Glad to hear that all is well with your parts. I guess what I see in the picture you posted is not what you received, or an optical illusion? That looks alot like a partial "Tokico" on the outer right front brake caliper assembly? If it isn't then I appologize and I will never post again in your presence. If it is then quit blowing smoke up my a$$ and say so... geez. Your pictures and feedback my friend :bigthumbsup:

zellot

[zellot]

I remember that your chromer posted a picture of alot of parts all spread out together. I can spot your Tokico caliper in the line-up... I must need my eyes checked because to me that would never get shipped to a customer, PERIOD!

zellot

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr280/youngtraveler9595/SDC13216.jpg

[FreshAir]

Tokico? I thought it was suppose to say "Brembo"?

Damit!


Did i say :2excited::hot::2excited::hot::2excited:

[FreshAir]

those dam jersey boyz are so spoiled arent they -- jeeze :D

your bike looked good before all that chrome :bigthumbsup:
is there anything you havent touched on your bike ?s


Yep, i mite, depending on how much time i have. Chrome or polish the bottom of the forks. Can't leave that out with all the other stuff done, it wouldn't be complete. I mite just wait until my SumoX fork covers arrive.
Oh, and there's the trees. I wonder if they only sold the top tree because it wouldn't matter much replacing the bottom part, jmo.

[FreshAir]

Ok, finally have an opportunity to continue installing some of my bling, bling. But before i get started, because i realized that the throttle side involves a little more work especially that i'm replacing the calipers also.

Anywho, looking for any do's & dont's when replacing my brake resevoir and calipers? It looked a little intimidating when i saw the calipers and no guts in it.:o

Help, don't want to make any mistakes especially that i have an important ride this sunday.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[billym109]

Ok, finally have an opportunity to continue installing some of my bling, bling. But before i get started, because i realized that the throttle side involves a little more work especially that i'm replacing the calipers also.

Anywho, looking for any do's & dont's when replacing my brake resevoir and calipers? It looked a little intimidating when i saw the calipers and no guts in it.:o

Help, don't want to make any mistakes especially that i have an important ride this sunday.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Here is a part link, you can see the how it all goes together

http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?category=Motorcycles&make=Suzuki&year=2006&fveh=10124

hope this helps

[FreshAir]

Thanks, getting ready to read my service manual to see wassup. Mainly looking for some pointers and or hints that anyone else has encountered during the replacement of the calipers.

Are there any special tools that may be needed that will help the process.

Guess i better check the ShopTalk or How To section?

[billym109]

Thanks, getting ready to read my service manual to see wassup. Mainly looking for some pointers and or hints that anyone else has encountered during the replacement of the calipers.

Are there any special tools that may be needed that will help the process.

Guess i better check the ShopTalk or How To section?

I have not ever done the brakes before i would think you would need to ck the OD of the pistons and the ID of the calipers to make sure you don't have any chrome in them. good luck....:bigthumbsup:

[FreshAir]

Okay, finally getting back to work on the bike again. I had todo some important riding with my friends from Delaware & Jersey, Mr. & Mrs. Nuk, BigBooy, kwack, raposak & others. Hello to you all, we need todo some more riding. I dont know whats more fun :hot:, modding or riding.

Well here some progress pics.

Polished Rotors
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0866Small.jpg

Before
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0868Small.jpg

After
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0871Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0895Small.jpg

Throttle side switch housing & brake reservoir
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0886Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0888Small.jpg

Goodies finally assembled and waiting in line to be installed. It was fun assembling these calipers. Awesome learning experience.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0897Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0898Small.jpg

Work in progress
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0899Small.jpg

Well, i mite as well do it right and polish the bottom of these.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0900Small.jpg

Because when its said and done, these bad boys will be going on next.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0902Small.jpg

Stay tuned for the next episode because i havent shown you the rear yet. After riding with my friends and seing how sweet their bikes look lowered, i bought a pair of 2" lowering bones for the baby.

To be continued.....

PEACE & RIDE SAFE
FreshAir (out)

[FreshAir]

Okay, did some research on this site about polishing and went to Sears & AutoZone to buy some goodies. Made sure that i cover everything i needed, probably bought more then was needed but what the heck. It's fathers day weekend so i thought id treat myself.

Here's everything i bought, I know, its overkill. But i dont like having to run out again and buy something i need.

Hope this is enough.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0906Small.jpg

I know, its more than i needed, better safe than sorry.
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0912Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0913Small.jpg

All to make these look nicey
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0910Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0911Small.jpg


Wish me luck, as i never have done this before. If you have any pointers, it would be appreciated.


PEACE & RIDE SAFE

[mrs.nuk]

Wouldn't it have been cheaper and less work to just get them chromed?!? :a20::joke: Looks like you've got your work cut out for you. I will say that you are most deff prepared. :D I'm sure you will do a great job i'll say a prayer for you. :P:pray:

Look forward to seeing you again along w/ everyone else. :bigthumbsup:

BTW have a great time in Puerto Rico.

[FreshAir]

Thought about getting them chromed but i would have had to take them apart, and that's something i did not want to tackle???. So i decided to try the polished. Well, guess what:o? I DON'T WANT TO DO IT ANYMORE >:(! OMG :dontknow:, this is hard and i don't have the patience for the sanding this, sanding that, my goodness gracious. I'm ready to wrap it up and send it to someone else to take care of it. It's alot of work...

Hey nice pic there.

Well, I'm looking forward to my vacation to Puerto Rico especially after messing with these forks. You'll be on vacation soon. Enjoy and have a good time.

PEACE & RIDE SAFE

[FreshAir]

This is what i have so far. Dont really care to much about it because i cant get all the curves and tight areas as nicely polished as the obvious larger area. Tough work! I'm seriously thinking about taking them apart and sending them to liquidpain.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0914Small.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/FreshAir41/IMG_0920Small.jpg

[kwack]

Send those babies out for chroming or just spray them glossy black. Black should make the rotors and calipers stand out :drool:
Your not suppose to be working on fathers day :D

[FreshAir]

Yeah, i did think about spraying them the color of my bike. But I'm just going to send them to Jerry. Already spoke to him and i rather let the professionals deal with it. My thing is construction so i rather build homes or do remodeling then try to do polishing. :dontknow:

[1 wheel peel]

Lookin forward to seeing the end results with those tubes/covers & polishing.:drool:

[Green Thunder]

Hey can U post the link where U got the chrome LOOK GOOD!!!!!!!!!!:bigthumbsup::bigthumbsup::bigthumbs up::bigthumbsup::congrats:

[JonM109R]

Hey can U post the link where U got the chrome LOOK GOOD!!!!!!!!!!:bigthumbsup::bigthumbsup::bigthumbs up::bigthumbsup::congrats:
see my signature. or pm LiquidPain

[FreshAir]

YES! PM Liquidpain, he's been hooking me up. I sent him the forks amongst a couple other things because i don't have the patience. He does good work.