Help with the big question

[wad]

Right im just starting to restore my 1983 200x but im undecided on if i should put it to 83 colours
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/pppics/satc200x017x200x17.jpg

or 85 colours
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/pppics/satc200x050x200x50.jpg

Your opinions please

[Tri-Z Pilot]

I like the 85 colors myself, but you could even go with 86 colors. Dont know if they make white for those years though.

[ATCT]

Seeing as it's not hard to make an '83 look like an '83, I'd stick with the original look. If you have the original '83 black forks, I just don't think they look good with the blue boots. It looks really cool with the black forks, black fork boots and black seat. But that's just me....

[edog]

stock colors..........

[The Goat]

all black...I love mine. black bars, black tank, black shrouds, black boots, black fenders...black black black!

[wad]

all black...I love mine. black bars, black tank, black shrouds, black boots, black fenders...black black black!

Any chance you can post a pic dude please.

[Threes company]

My two cents..... OEM all the way. I like the 83's with the red, white and black. As the previous poster said..... the black boots, black lower legs, etc....... all looks sharp together. :beer

[SWIGIN]

i like to see the 85 look but to do it right you need to polish the bottom of the forks since 85's has a natural aluminum look...not black

[TwoHundredEx]

I really am not a big fan of either of those combos, but if I had to choose it would be the '85. I prefer the polished forks and blue seat.
Are you a fan of white? I did my '83 X in a blue/white combo and think it looks great, those colors really go well together.

[keister]

Keep it looking like a 1983 model. Not as flashy, but classic nonetheless.

[TheFamer]

how would someone go ahead and polish the forks? what tools and supplies does it take to make them look shiny? i have seen people on here do it, i just dont know how its done.

[edog]

how would someone go ahead and polish the forks? what tools and supplies does it take to make them look shiny? i have seen people on here do it, i just dont know how its done.

Go to NAPA and get a green,brown,white scotch brite pads.

Start with green then brown them white.Then polish with mothers aluminum polish.

[wad]

Go to NAPA and get a green,brown,white scotch brite pads.

Start with green then brown them white.Then polish with mothers aluminum polish.

I was going to ask this question but now its done so thanks

[The Goat]

i kinda don't have my tank on it at the moment wad, ,but tell you what, couple hours, i'll have a pic or two up for ya

[3Wheelers4Life]

i like the 85 look, but i think you should go with the 83 look.

[wad]

Well 85 look it is unless thegoat can convince me with his pics.

[The Goat]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/roundheya/new%20pics%201/DSC00780.jpg
this was the best i could find with a gas tank on...it'll look much better with the new shiny black tank.

edit...wtf i have no idea why the pic is so small

[SWIGIN]

how would someone go ahead and polish the forks? what tools and supplies does it take to make them look shiny? i have seen people on here do it, i just dont know how its done.


after i sand all the inperfections out of the aluminum ( starting with 220 ending with 400 grit) i use a buffing wheel on my 1hp bench grinder.

just a normal spirial buffing wheel is all you need with the brown or white compound.

i only use www.eastwood.com buffing suplies

[wad]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i211/roundheya/new%20pics%201/DSC00780.jpg
this was the best i could find with a gas tank on...it'll look much better with the new shiny black tank.

edit...wtf i have no idea why the pic is so small

Email me the pic dude
wad12345@hotmail.co.uk