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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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What’s up everyone. As you probably remember I crashed on the Ozello Trail about 3 months ago and got banged up pretty good. I ended up braking 3 ribs, my sternum, and my collarbone in 3 places. So it was a fun few weeks. After I started feeling better I got around to seeing the damage to the bike. At first look it didn't look that bad.





But after taking it apart there were a few more parts that i had to get, to fix it up.








Since i had to replace a lot of things i decided to change it up a little from the last time it was painted.

I started off by painting the rims to match with candy apple red on the base and a pearl black on the spokes. (it shines big time in the light)







Then i figured i should upgrade the brakes since that is what i believe got me into trouble in the first place. (I added a 19x20 brembo master cylinder and swapped out the lines for dual S.S. lines)









Since i had to replace the front fender i figure why not get a carbon fiber fender and do some custom work to it





First layer of silver





Now with the candy apple red over it










Some custom work on the inlays also



After replaceing the headlights, engine case cover, fairing stay, and most of the plastics i had them repainted to the valmoto replica. Plus i added a few personal touches.




(new HID's)





Finished paint work







The carbon heelguards were candied over aswell to match the front fender



(custome airbrushing on the lower cover and on the inlays) (if you can't tell what it is, there are hundereds of moving sprockets with many layers. It is hard to get a good pic of it but it came out great and looks great in person)





And the bike finished and put together




























Just as before all the logo's and markerings on the bike are painted on. (there is not a singal sticker on the bike) I give it up to Paul at Fat Kidd Customs for doing his magic once again and turning my bike in to a piece of art. He has out done himself once again and surpass all my expectations. Hope you all enjoy.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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gorgeous!

glad you've healed up. i've broken my collarbone. shit sucks. how'd that broken sternum feel? doesn't sound pleasant.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pnkpnthr2133
gorgeous!

glad you've healed up. i've broken my collarbone. shit sucks. how'd that broken sternum feel? doesn't sound pleasant.
It sucks worse than the collarbone big time. You can't sit up, it hurts to breath, laugh, talk, ect... But it is feeling better now.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Maybe some ohlins in the future to compliment the already sick bike???
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Originally Posted by kawie636
Maybe some ohlins in the future to compliment the already sick bike???
I am really thinking about it. I am going to take my bike to get the suspension tuned and see what spring rate they recommend for my weight and setup on the bike.
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god damn that thing is sexy... nice icon jacket too btw i got the same.
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Damn!
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Originally Posted by efftwobe
god damn that thing is sexy... nice icon jacket too btw i got the same.
Thanks i love the jacket, it is great for the street.
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Originally Posted by Drewster
Damn!
I thought you might like that. LOL
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i was talking some R&D ohlins!!!
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