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Update on 41 BFG project

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Nice ......

I took Obi-wan's suggestion and went with the "original"look. It will be a while before I have a temp seat top ready for the original sliding rail Mesinger frame so I put a modern seat on for a temporary rider. I buffed up what was left of the chrome bars, neck, and truss rods and polished up the rear rack as best as I could rather than repaint it. Goodrich grips rehydrated very well. Polished up the pedal parts with the original blocks. Rides "no hands" straight. Man, I'm lovin it!

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looks great - probably rides even better .... ride Vintage - Frank
 
Final project update

I finished the seat refurb. I preserved the original top pan and BFG embossed cover and replaced with a newly coverd top pan. The recovered pan was used on the original bottom pan, frame, and crash tabs. I included a shot of the rehydrated Goodrich grips and the replaced the missing triple step rear reflector. I'm pleased with the finished project. On to the next. Thanks to all those who contributed parts, tips, and advice.

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Killer bike and an excellent job.

That paint just pops. You should be very proud to own this bike, oh and I love those rare goodrich grips. Rob.
 
Super cool ride Ozark. And those grips must be worth more than gold or Torrington nipples. ;)
 
Super job on the clean-up. I love that color combo-killer bike. Congrats. V/r Shawn
 
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