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                        Check out this airbrush job

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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Monday, March 14, 2005 11:41 PM
                        Gads, me neither. When I heard the price I actually laughed out loud for a second. I didn't mean to but it just came out.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Monday, March 14, 2005 11:30 PM
                        Josh,

                        I love the Rune but I don't have $27k to spend on a bike. [:0] Wink [;)]

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Monday, March 14, 2005 11:28 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

                        That is the retro model which is the one I want.
                        This is the one I have my eyes on and may be buying in May, hopefully.
                        I love it!

                        http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/2/7/78180927.htm

                        Mike


                        Yep, the vtx is my second choice, I went and checked them out at the Honda shop when I was looking at bikes a little while back. I just like the Warrior a bit more. It seemed to fit me a bit better than the VTX. I like sitting a bit more back from the tank than I do on the Honda. They're both excellent bikes though. Have you seen the Valkyrie Rune? Talk about a beauty.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 14, 2005 10:49 PM
                        How do you even start to do a complicated paint like that
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Monday, March 14, 2005 10:28 PM
                        That is the retro model which is the one I want.
                        This is the one I have my eyes on and may be buying in May, hopefully.
                        I love it!

                        http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/2/7/78180927.htm

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        Jabbe
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
                        Posted by Jabbe on Monday, March 14, 2005 8:52 PM
                        Now that is a sweet lookin ride. I like the fenders and pipes. I'd ride it Big Smile [:D]
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Monday, March 14, 2005 8:47 PM
                        Joshua,

                        The VTX 1800 is from Honda.


                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        Jabbe
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
                        Posted by Jabbe on Monday, March 14, 2005 7:48 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeV

                        Nice bike Jabbe.
                        It is a little small but still nice. Tongue [:P]
                        Just kidding my friend. Compared to the VTX 1800 I want they are all small, except for the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. Wink [;)]

                        Mike


                        The Vulcan is Huge! I've sat on a few, they're nice. Is the VTX Kawasaki? My dad has a V* 1600, and it's the same size as mine, but 200 lbs. heavier. Mine is small enough for my first bike, and big enough to be a respectable cruiser. I'm glad I didn't go with the 650 though!


                        Joshua
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Monday, March 14, 2005 7:31 PM
                        Nice bike Jabbe.
                        It is a little small but still nice. Tongue [:P]
                        Just kidding my friend. Compared to the VTX 1800 I want they are all small, except for the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. Wink [;)]

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        Jabbe
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Raleigh (NCSU)
                        Posted by Jabbe on Monday, March 14, 2005 4:26 PM

                        Both tanks are excellent! I recently got an airbrush, and thought about painting flames on my black Yamaha V-Star 1100, but decided that I shouldn't mess with a good thing Big Smile [:D]

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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Sunday, March 13, 2005 11:02 PM
                        He just posted this how-to on this latest project he did.
                        Awesome work by the way. http://www.airbrush.com/forums/tm.asp?m=54317

                        This is the final results. Amazing work for sure.
                        Here's the fender:

                        This is the tank:


                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, March 6, 2005 2:08 PM
                        That guy's work is amazing. I really loved that death train bike, but my favorite was the Red Dragon (I have a soft spot for knotwork you know). His wildlife and fantasy art are pretty good quality as well, but those bikes wipe me out.
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Saturday, March 5, 2005 10:56 PM
                        By the way, here is that artist's website if you want to see more.
                        He makes me sick. Wink [;)] Bow [bow]
                        http://www.fuchsart.com/

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Saturday, March 5, 2005 11:33 AM
                        Thanks Scott. Blush [:I]
                        You are a good friend and I appreciate your vote of confidence.

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        MusicCity
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by MusicCity on Saturday, March 5, 2005 7:14 AM
                        QUOTE: I wish I could paint like that.

                        Mike, my friend, you'll never be able to convince me that you can't. It might take some time, but what's the rush?
                        Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Friday, March 4, 2005 10:09 PM
                        Josh,

                        I already saw one at the dealership here.
                        The one I looked at was the all black stealth one.
                        It is pretty cool but they are really no faster than the big VTX 1800 from what I have found.

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Friday, March 4, 2005 10:00 PM
                        Hey Mike, before you get too locked in, check out the bike that I plan to get when my car is paid off next year. Yamaha Road Star Warrior, she's a real beauty. Pics don't do her justice though, you need to see her in real life if you can.


                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Friday, March 4, 2005 7:33 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Tankmaster7

                        wow. awesome. Come on mike, let's see some of the work you've done already!


                        Sorry Tanky, I haven't done any automotive airbrushing yet.
                        I have only done textile airbrushing on T-shirts, etc.

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Friday, March 4, 2005 7:29 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by maddafinga

                        Very nice! I like those VTX 1800s also, good choice Mike. Are you going to paint it yourself or have a paint job done by someone?



                        I would have to paint it myself Josh as I am not about to pay that kind of money for a paintjob. I would guess this tank paintjob alone would run a good $1,500-$2,000 or more depending on the market.

                        This is the bike I have my eyes on and hopefully he doesn't sell it by the time I am ready to buy.
                        http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/2/7/78180927.htm

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 4, 2005 4:38 PM
                        goddamn thats awesome.....
                        how does he do it? i mean the sharp edges and great detail?
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                        Tankmaster7
                        • Member since
                          August 2004
                        • From: Nowhere. (Long Island)
                        Posted by Tankmaster7 on Friday, March 4, 2005 4:28 PM
                        wow. awesome. Come on mike, let's see some of the work you've done already!
                        -Tanky Welcome to the United States of America, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in partnership with Halliburton. Security for your constitutional rights provided by Blackwater International.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 4, 2005 1:59 PM
                        Wow thats amazing , I hope to do that one day! Thanks for sharing.
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                        maddafinga
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
                        Posted by maddafinga on Friday, March 4, 2005 9:46 AM
                        Very nice! I like those VTX 1800s also, good choice Mike. Are you going to paint it yourself or have a paint job done by someone?
                        Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga
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                        MikeV
                        • Member since
                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Check out this airbrush job
                        Posted by MikeV on Friday, March 4, 2005 7:37 AM
                        This is not model related but it is airbrushed and I thought I would share it with you all. This guy posts on the airbrush forum that a few of us on this forum participate in, and I thought it was so good that you all might enjoy it.
                        I wish I could paint like that. [:0]
                        I would like to have my Honda VTX 1800 painted like this when I get it in May. Wink [;)]





                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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