Respraying the swing arm..

[cicatrez]

Good Idea or Bad Idea?
On the weekend I'll be replacing some worn bushes on the suspension etc.. And pondering on the thought of respraying the swing arm.
Using this picture I google'd, which colour do you reckon would look nicest? Then I'll eventually get round to matching the colour with the front forks. I'm thinking either black, or gold.

https://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/cicatrezz/e89d997a.jpg
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'02 Honda City Fly

[MarJay]

[cicatrez]

Forgot about the powder coating. How much would something like that typically cost? I always thought about doing it with engine. It would last much longer too.
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'02 Honda City Fly

[CaNsA]

Dude, I wouldnt bother doing any painting or any other aesthetic stuff until about a week before i sell my CLR125. Just aint worth it.

Keep ontop of the mechanical stuff, and look after the mini-lump and it will treat you well.

I dont even know if i can bear to part with mine cos its great for the winter commute through town.

https://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v199/5/104/775838237/n775838237_679736_994.jpg

[Gashead Harry]

Quite a smart looking bike that. The exhaust is horrendous though! Is that standard?
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[cicatrez]

yeah its as standard, thats just the chrome that goes over it. Although I have had my bike afew months. I've already become very attached to it, and can't imagine selling it on.
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'02 Honda City Fly

[CaNsA]

Use the money for lessons and a test or the theory test. Much better idea. I know where ur comin from, i love mine to bits, i keep it in the house next to the 2 x ZXR400's!!!!!

But it is a stepping stone/winter hack. If it starts to get really bad, then maybe powder coat it, until then leave it be. Let it get some character

[cicatrez]

I suppose so. its not that bad, just afew scratches and stuff. If it ever gets rather bad. Potential rat bike? I can always keep the bike as the cheap run around if times ever get really tough
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[CaNsA]

Its bound to get scratched

Got any spare parts for it?

[cicatrez]

spares, nope! apart from an endless supply of bulbs. I did think about stocking up on tubes. But I've got the breakdown cover for that. What would you say are best to stock up on, as reserves? probably chains/sprockets I suppose. going to need to buy a new front tyre,bushes and disc brake to get it through the MOT
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[Matthie]

Is that you CaNsA_temporary?
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[CaNsA]

Nopes im cansa_temp. they op is a diff guy lol. But we both love our CLR125 dearly

[Matthie]

What? Is that you in that picture? .......CaNsA_temporary
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[CaNsA]

[CaNsA]

[Matthie]

WTF?

That picture you posted a few post above...the one of someone on a bike? Is that you?
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[CaNsA]

LMFAO finally i get ya lol

Nopes is the missus having a go on it at crosby beach last year

[Matthie]

Ah.

Shame.
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[Tiki]

[Matthie]

Why hello thereee....


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[cicatrez]

[Tiki]

hi to u both aswell.

[Matthie]

More pictures?
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[Tiki]

[Matthie]

ooo, shes kinky.
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