1988 rebuild update
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Thanks, will try that, the red is eye-catching and want to stick with it. Just picked up a nos cowl so that's one off the list
@oldman said in 1988 rebuild update:
Thanks, will try that, the red is eye-catching and want to stick with it. Just picked up a nos cowl so that's one off the list
Get the cowl from France ? there has been one on ebay over there for ages
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@oldman There's a couple of DTR groups on Facebook, have you tried any of them???
https://www.facebook.com/groups/170562822956918/
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I have joined 2, waiting for my post to be approved on one of them, trouble is there are panels about but not good ones, will keep searching and keep the faith!
@oldman This dude is an admin on one of em, plus he breaks DT's and other bikes for a living. Add him and send him a msg, maybe he can help ya out???
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Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.fr/itm/401274391592
Not sure if this helps,don't forget a good spray shop could get the right red
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I have joined 2, waiting for my post to be approved on one of them, trouble is there are panels about but not good ones, will keep searching and keep the faith!
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Whats up with the plastics anyway they look new ?
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Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.fr/itm/401274391592
Not sure if this helps,don't forget a good spray shop could get the right red
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Part numbers for Raspberry Red are
front fender 3BN-21511-D0-00 or alt 3BN-21511-10-00
rear fender 3BN-21611-30-00
left tank panel 3BN-2137W-30-00
right tank panel 3BN-2137X-30-00
left sidepanel 3BN-21711-30-00
right sidepanel 3BN-21721-30-98 -
Contacted Tommy Keane and no joy. The Portugal panels are a Honda cr colour and the panels aren't as good as originals, did think of them but thanks anyway.
The bike in the ad looks to have a full sticker kit on and the panels don't look any better than I already have. Long way from me as well, live right on the south coast, but thanks anyway, appreciated. If I came home with another bike I would be looking for accommodation and not body panels!
The panels I have are ok but each has small defects, have gone the extra mile with this bike and want to finish as best I can.
Thanks for the part nos, will have a good search tomorrow, hopefully something will surface.
I know I am being a bit anal about the panels but if a jobs worth doing, etc etc.
Anyway, thanks for all the tips and help, it really is appreciated. -
You would have a fighting chance with nos in White
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Contacted Tommy Keane and no joy. The Portugal panels are a Honda cr colour and the panels aren't as good as originals, did think of them but thanks anyway.
The bike in the ad looks to have a full sticker kit on and the panels don't look any better than I already have. Long way from me as well, live right on the south coast, but thanks anyway, appreciated. If I came home with another bike I would be looking for accommodation and not body panels!
The panels I have are ok but each has small defects, have gone the extra mile with this bike and want to finish as best I can.
Thanks for the part nos, will have a good search tomorrow, hopefully something will surface.
I know I am being a bit anal about the panels but if a jobs worth doing, etc etc.
Anyway, thanks for all the tips and help, it really is appreciated.@oldman said in 1988 rebuild update:
Contacted Tommy Keane and no joy. The Portugal panels are a Honda cr colour and the panels aren't as good as originals, did think of them but thanks anyway.
The bike in the ad looks to have a full sticker kit on and the panels don't look any better than I already have. Long way from me as well, live right on the south coast, but thanks anyway, appreciated. If I came home with another bike I would be looking for accommodation and not body panels!
The panels I have are ok but each has small defects, have gone the extra mile with this bike and want to finish as best I can.
Thanks for the part nos, will have a good search tomorrow, hopefully something will surface.
I know I am being a bit anal about the panels but if a jobs worth doing, etc etc.
Anyway, thanks for all the tips and help, it really is appreciated.To be fair, I have purchased the rear fender and rear side panels from Portugal and can't complain, perfect colour match and fitment, I would have bought the radiators scoops but they are not the original shape.
Very happy with the quality, so I'm guessing colour is the main problem.
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I had black panels from him for the black DTR in my avatar but iirc they were smaller than the genuine items so wouldnt use them on a 100% stock resto
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If he did a colour match I would use them, but would still be searching for originals. Have some of the white panels from him that I used when my son was riding the dt to protect the red bodywork in storage.
@oldman a good paint shop could match the red and smooth off them. I've seen a few wr200 and wr500 projects where they do that because parts are very rare
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Yes but paint doesn't stick to flexible plastic very well for very long
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Yes but paint doesn't stick to flexible plastic very well for very long
@nottsbiker said in 1988 rebuild update:
Yes but paint doesn't stick to flexible plastic very well for very long
It does if you do it properly and use 2k plastic primer !
