Blacked Out Vaquero - My Winter Project - Page 4

ZZVaquero · 07-04-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by haygrrr

I'm sorry to hear that ZZ. I've enjoyed following your progress. Its quite a bike!! Best of luck with the job and getting what you want for the bike.

Thanks... I hate to sell it, and don't really need to. But, I would rather somebody enjoy it, then it sit in my garage for months. It will be snowing by the time I have time to ride again.

ZZVaquero · 09-23-2013, 08:58 AM

I am again considering selling the bike.... It is sadly not getting the use that it deserves. It old rather somebody gets to use it than it sit in my garage. Send me a PM if you are interested!

RACNRAY · 09-23-2013, 11:25 AM

LOOKS AWESOME!!! I am not a big fan of black skoots but urs is done very well.

Kinda sinister,eh??!!

RACNRAY

garvulcan1700 · 09-24-2013, 05:15 PM

Nice job on it. Looks great !

ZZVaquero · 09-24-2013, 10:03 PM

Anybody interested? Needs absolutely nothing. it is ready to ride for years to come.

ZZVaquero · 11-09-2013, 09:16 AM

Still looking to sell the bike... We have a little one on the way and the extra cash would be helpful. Let me know if you are interested, I would love to have somebody enjoy this bike.

tazfl · 11-10-2013, 04:40 PM

I thought I had replied on this thread before but I guess not. I just wanted to say that is one sweet looking vaquero, you've done a great job with it. Good luck selling your bike.
One question...how easy was it removing the cylinder head covers ? Do you have to replace any gaskets or anything when you take them off?
actually I have a couple of more questions, how is the powdercoat holding up on the exhaust or did you have them ceramic coated? The other question is did you remove the saddlebag handles to wrap them, I'm guessing you did?

Devin W · 11-11-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tazfl

...One question...how easy was it removing the cylinder head covers ? Do you have to replace any gaskets or anything when you take them off?...

Taz - having removed those myself, the covers are plastic over the actual metal cylinder head cover. In general they are easy to remove as it's only 4 bolts that hold them to the metal covers. That being said, in my personal experience the LH side bolt on the rear cylinder is not exactly easy to access. RH side isn't either, but the LH side proved to be the most challenging. Anyway, nothing else mechanical to them, no gaskets, etc. They are just cosmetic covers.

tazfl · 11-11-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Devin W

Taz - having removed those myself, the covers are plastic over the actual metal cylinder head cover. In general they are easy to remove as it's only 4 bolts that hold them to the metal covers. That being said, in my personal experience the LH side bolt on the rear cylinder is not exactly easy to access. RH side isn't either, but the LH side proved to be the most challenging. Anyway, nothing else mechanical to them, no gaskets, etc. They are just cosmetic covers.

ahhhhhh sweet, I see, thanks for the response Devin

**badge1** · 11-11-2013, 01:58 PM

yes very nice work my friend looks very cool !

ZZVaquero · 11-12-2013, 07:13 AM

Very true about the head covers. The bolts just need to be loosened and then the covers slide out. Very easy! But yes, the bolts are tough to reach.

The powdercoat looks new still. The stuff on the exhaust is designed to be used on exhaust, but isn't ceramic coated. You wouldn't know unless I told you!

It is an all around great looking and performing bike... I just won't have much time for it with my new job, and the new addition to the family next summer!

tazfl · 11-13-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZVaquero

Very true about the head covers. The bolts just need to be loosened and then the covers slide out. Very easy! But yes, the bolts are tough to reach.

The powdercoat looks new still. The stuff on the exhaust is designed to be used on exhaust, but isn't ceramic coated. You wouldn't know unless I told you!

It is an all around great looking and performing bike... I just won't have much time for it with my new job, and the new addition to the family next summer!

thanks for the response

ZZVaquero · 11-14-2013, 08:51 PM

Still looking for a buyer. People, please ask your friends if they are in the market. Just hoping somebody will enjoy the bike !!!

**spanky57** · 11-16-2013, 10:42 AM

Awsome Bike. Where did you get the curved license plate bracket ? It really fits nice on the rear fender.

ZZVaquero · 11-20-2013, 09:00 PM

The license plate brack is from Custom Dynamics. It came with all the lights built in, but I had to make a simple bracket to bolt it on with. Super easy though!

09-23-2013, 11:25 AM	#48
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	LOOKS AWESOME!!! I am not a big fan of black skoots but urs is done very well. Kinda sinister,eh??!! RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY"
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09-24-2013, 10:03 PM	#50
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	Anybody interested? Needs absolutely nothing. it is ready to ride for years to come. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-10-2013, 04:40 PM	#52
tazfl Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 742	I thought I had replied on this thread before but I guess not. I just wanted to say that is one sweet looking vaquero, you've done a great job with it. Good luck selling your bike. One question...how easy was it removing the cylinder head covers ? Do you have to replace any gaskets or anything when you take them off? actually I have a couple of more questions, how is the powdercoat holding up on the exhaust or did you have them ceramic coated? The other question is did you remove the saddlebag handles to wrap them, I'm guessing you did? __________________ 2012 Vaquero Special edition Candy Lime Green / Ebony Cobra slip on exhaust, Kuryakyn Alley Cat intake, Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor, Quick release trunk, Front & rear crashbars powdercoated black, Paul Yaffee stealth 3 tag frame, Arlen Ness grips, Corbin seat, Custom pinstripping, Rear LED strip turn signals, Stock rear turnsignals / tagframe assembly removed Last edited by tazfl; 11-10-2013 at 04:46 PM.
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09-23-2013, 08:58 AM	#47
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	I am again considering selling the bike.... It is sadly not getting the use that it deserves. It old rather somebody gets to use it than it sit in my garage. Send me a PM if you are interested!
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09-24-2013, 05:15 PM	#49
garvulcan1700 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 72	Nice job on it. Looks great !
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11-09-2013, 09:16 AM	#51
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	Still looking to sell the bike... We have a little one on the way and the extra cash would be helpful. Let me know if you are interested, I would love to have somebody enjoy this bike.
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11-11-2013, 01:58 PM	#55
badge1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: calgary AB Posts: 26	yes very nice work my friend looks very cool !
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11-12-2013, 07:13 AM	#56
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	Very true about the head covers. The bolts just need to be loosened and then the covers slide out. Very easy! But yes, the bolts are tough to reach. The powdercoat looks new still. The stuff on the exhaust is designed to be used on exhaust, but isn't ceramic coated. You wouldn't know unless I told you! It is an all around great looking and performing bike... I just won't have much time for it with my new job, and the new addition to the family next summer!
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11-14-2013, 08:51 PM	#58
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	Still looking for a buyer. People, please ask your friends if they are in the market. Just hoping somebody will enjoy the bike !!!
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11-16-2013, 10:42 AM	#59
spanky57 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Maple Plain Minnesota Posts: 27	Awsome Bike. Where did you get the curved license plate bracket ? It really fits nice on the rear fender.
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11-20-2013, 09:00 PM	#60
ZZVaquero Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 98	The license plate brack is from Custom Dynamics. It came with all the lights built in, but I had to make a simple bracket to bolt it on with. Super easy though!
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