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Old 03-24-2010 | 07:59 AM
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Custom (white) gauge face?

Does anyone know if it`s possible/where to buy a white speedo cover for the earlier (mine is a 99) VTR gauge assembly? I have looked around but have had no luck in finding one.

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Old 03-24-2010 | 08:18 AM
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I've had pretty good luck with the spray paints that are specific to painting plastic. You could try buying an ebay gauge cover and paintig it.
Old 03-24-2010 | 09:44 AM
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Thanks. I am hoping to find a simple sticker that I can lay over the current dark backdrop and be done with it.
Old 03-24-2010 | 10:44 AM
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This guy does custom stuff that looks really nice. He might be able to do something in a simple white if you want.

http://www.stargis.net/webslinger/Im...eedo/index.htm
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how would one go about painting the faces with krylon fusion or something?
Old 03-24-2010 | 11:34 AM
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Thanks Dave
Old 03-25-2010 | 07:43 PM
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I repainted the surround myself, but got the gauge faces done professionally. removing and re-installing the needles requires equipment.

It is one of those mods that almosty nobody notices unless you tell them, but adfds to the overall finished look of a custom bike. If one part is left stock then it stands out against the modified parts.

In my case I painted the surround in wrinkle finish black, and the gauges were changed to black. I wanted white but that was too tricky to do for them. This is the only pic I have of it, shame it is not much good!

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Old 03-25-2010 | 07:48 PM
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Thanks for sharing. The detail and workmanship on your bike never fail to amaze me
Old 03-25-2010 | 07:58 PM
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Well that answers a question I had wondered, what part of Shayne's bike isn't modified.
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