2007 Victory Kingpin Detail

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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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That will turn some heads riding down the 118. Good job.
 
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.
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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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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
 
luckydawg said:
... 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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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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