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    2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

    Just finished detailing this 2007 Victory Kingpin motorcycle Wednesday evening… Just in time for Thanksgiving.

    The bike started off filthy and weathered. Not weathered to the point of no return but well on its way, especially the bare aluminum features. The paint had swirls, RIDS, and water spotting. I spent 2 days (19.1 hours) whipping it back into shape.

    When my customer picked up the bike, Thursday morning, his initial reaction is half the reason I love doing this kind of work, even though it's only a part time gig these days. His jaw dropped along with a few joyous expletives… He was blown away with the transformation! Extremely satisfying for me.

    Machine polishing done with a Griot’s G8 and 3” wool finishing pad.

    Here’s a process summary…

    Disassembly/Reassembly as required (2.5 hrs)

    • Windshield
    • Saddle Bags
    • Side Covers
    • Seats


    Engine Fins
    (2.0 hrs)

    • Hand Polish


    Wash
    (1.5 hrs)


    Front Wheel and Tire
    (1.5 hrs)

    • Clay
    • Hand Polish/Wax w/Meguiar’s D166
    • Dress Tire Sidewall w/Meguiar’s G15812


    Rear Wheel and Tire
    (1.7 hrs)

    • Same as Front


    Paint Correction
    (Clay, Polish/Wax w/Meguiar’s D166) (4.8 hrs)

    • Tank
    • Front Fender
    • Rear Fender
    • Side Covers
    • Saddle Bags


    Brightwork (3.0 hrs)

    • Clay (where necessary)
    • Polish/Wax w/Meguiar’s D166


    Engine/Trans/Primary Cases
    (0.3 hrs)

    • Dress with S100 Engine Brightener


    Seats
    (0.3 hrs)

    • Clean and Condition w/Meguiar’s #40


    Windshield
    (1.5 hrs)

    • Disassemble/Reassemble Brackets
    • Clay Brackets
    • Polish/Wax Brackets w/Meguiar’s D166
    • Polish/Wax Windshield w/Meguiar’s #6


    And a few pics of the finished product…

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    Re: 2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

    NICE!!
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: 2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

    That will turn some heads riding down the 118. Good job.
    'Cause there's just something women like about a pickup man.
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    Re: 2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

    much respect and thank you for the details on this detail

    When my customer picked up the bike, Thursday morning, his initial reaction is half the reason I love doing this kind of work, even though it's only a part time gig these days. His jaw dropped along with a few joyous expletives… He was blown away with the transformation! Extremely satisfying for me.
    i'll be honest, I'm watching that face....words are always cool, but they can't hide it on their face if they are blown away

    it took a lot of time, beyond what you put up top, to be able to deliver an experience like that....great job!!!

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    Re: 2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

    Spammer- he should get his account deleted
    I loved the Victory line, its a shame they went out of business 'cause I feel they had the best quality & best looking production bikes out there BY A LONG SHOT
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    Quote Originally Posted by luckydawg View Post
    Spammer- he should get his account deleted
    Yeah, if anyone monitored the forum.

    I have reported all of these SPAM posts the last few weeks, and nothing happens.
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: 2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    Yeah, if anyone monitored the forum.

    I have reported all of these SPAM posts the last few weeks, and nothing happens.
    Massive change since MP left
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    Re: 2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

    Quote Originally Posted by luckydawg View Post
    ... I loved the Victory line, its a shame they went out of business 'cause I feel they had the best quality & best looking production bikes out there BY A LONG SHOT
    We all have different tastes. Styling is no different. Bikes, cars, anything really.

    Personally, I never really like the styling of most Victory's. This particular model, the "Kingpin", is an exception and it looks pretty good, although it's still not my style. Generally speaking, I find most of Victory's styling is a little too "Buck Rodger-ies" for me.

    As for quality, I don't know. There are a lot of hokey details relative to parts placement and fit I noticed while working on this one. Parts that shouldn't be seen were not concealed very well.

    One thing that did impress me though was the quality of the chrome plating. It was among the best I ever seen.

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