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Hi Jack:
I am in the same mode, 1982 Aspencade(2 tone silver). Need to replace the weatherstripping, but the big question is the repaint. Plan on solid gloss black. Many of the parts are a kind of plastic(trunk saddle bags, side covers) and also are topped with a decal pinstripe. All of this pin striping will need to be removed for a clean job, along with some small but significant scratches needing to be filled(with what?). I have no experience with this type of material. Should the bike (~13 pieces) be disassembled and sent to the painters in its original condition, or can some of the prep (grunt)work be done by me?
I have been lurking and working- the bike(34 K miles)now has new tires, brakes, forks seals, brake lines flushed, rear differential fluid changed, I even replaced the rear air shocks bushings(good thing ATF doesn't stain), no more direct shots to the spine on sharp edged bumps like manhole covers. Now for some cosmetic work, any idea what a single color repaint should cost roughly? (fairing,"tank", everything)
Sacramento and vacinity daytime temps in hi 70's! unusual and nice, driving home is a pleasure.
thanks
Ken