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Unread 08-28-2010, 04:29 PM
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Default Buco Twinmaster Saddle Restore Project & Mods

I have recieved a Buco Twinmaster Saddlebag Restoration Project this week.
These bags are in sad but restorable condition. I will write about my progress and how I do some of my repairs. These bags will be finished with new chrome, a retro fitted mounting system that allows the wiring to pass through the mounts and 6 volt L.E.D. bulbs custom made for the beehive lights. But first some starting pics.
Here is a start pic of one of the bags. The bags gaskets will be stripped off.

Here is the real challenge. Someone made an attempt to shore up the worn mount inside the bag. A new mount will be fabricated and bushings will be inlayed into the damaged fiberglass.

Here is an example of the worn mounting hole outside of the bag.

What makes these bags a refinishing challenge is that someone blasted the Paint off of the fiberglass surface. It could be walnut or sand, but it left the bags with deep groves and erased the gelcoat. I will post pics after restoring the surface to a gloss.

Also there are many small holes drilled into the bags for wiring. With my system, no holes will be drilled into the bags for wires.

I will post my progress as I go along. A short few week project!
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