From Sweden 3AJ-trying to get a Paris-Dakar look!

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From Sweden 3AJ-trying to get a Paris-Dakar look!

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Hi All,

Just a quick update after my first post regarding coloring of fairings and helpful tips from Steve and Mezo (I didn't manage 100% to recreate Mezo's magic touch on my bike, but damn, gave an effort! :star: )

Thanks for those tips guys for helping a complete newbie on the job!

After and Before:

https://goo.gl/photos/MwDGtf5dz3y5w2pk7




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Looks fantastic! :funkynanna:

But I see you still haven't finished the paving job. :sherlock:
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ActionManMelb wrote:Looks fantastic! :funkynanna:

But I see you still haven't finished the paving job. :sherlock:
I have to agree with the above


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It is an off road MC Looking VERY nice
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Very nice..... Looks a bit like Mezo's :working:
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Came up nice, you had a pretty clean bike to start with.

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Thanks for the kind remarks guys! :thanks:

I am soon starting a rebuild on another 3AJ (hopefully this time it will be more like Mezo's project-then I will be really proud!) :clap: , but it depends if I can get a garage before the cold Swedish winter sets in! :vardy:
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Yes,,,,, very nice. :shades: Well done.
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