From Tail Art
Considering adding some art pieces to the 1901 and/or the Indian cover here. Curious if others have made any changes. Any pics to share or leads on where to purchase. Thank you.
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That copper coin looks cool on there.5 ounce Copper coin, Silver version was un-available for months when I was putting this together, so opted for Copper instead. Used ATV Silicon to secure it.
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.999% Sterling Silver Version
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I really like the look of yours in the copper. I'm wondering if you have a picture further back to show what it looks like when you look at the entire bike. I feel like the Silver may blend in too much. I like what I ordered (antique nickel) but even that looks like it blends in a bit. I like yours--has a "pop" to it. Also looks very big on there!5 ounce Copper coin, Silver version was un-available for months when I was putting this together, so opted for Copper instead. Used ATV Silicon to secure it.
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.999% Sterling Silver Version
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@TheRamblinMan Should be able to zoom in....I really like the look of yours in the copper. I'm wondering if you have a picture further back to show what it looks like when you look at the entire bike. I feel like the Silver may blend in too much. I like what I ordered (antique nickel) but even that looks like it blends in a bit. I like yours--has a "pop" to it. Also looks very big on there!
Thanks for sharing the pic. I really like the look of that on the bike. I'm going to ride with mine for a little bit but I may end up switching to this. Great looking bike all the way around!
Glad I went with Copper, I feel the Silver coin would get lost in the surrounding chrome of the horn cover, on a Black horn cover the Silver would look great!Thanks for sharing the pic. I really like the look of that on the bike. I'm going to ride with mine for a little bit but I may end up switching to this. Great looking bike all the way around!
With a real copper coin, I guess it is (or could) develop black/brown sulfur spots. Any issues with that so far?Glad I went with Copper, I feel the Silver coin would get lost in the surrounding chrome of the horn cover, on a Black horn cover the Silver would look great!
@TheRamblinMan I put 3 coats of Nu Finish car wax on the Copper coin, hopefully is will slow down the patina on the Copper, so far it's holding it's own.With a real copper coin, I guess it is (or could) develop black/brown sulfur spots. Any issues with that so far?
I really appreciate the info. So, I have to admit to caving. I installed that medallion I bought and I thought it blended in so much that I couldn't really see it to my liking. I caved and bought the coin you recommended and installed it. I put it on and will now circle back to put some wax on it. I think it looks more to my liking. Thanks for the tip.@TheRamblinMan I put 3 coats of Nu Finish car wax on the Copper coin, hopefully is will slow down the patina on the Copper, so far it's holding it's own.
Side note: Few years ago I had Zombie Tools in Montana, build me a knife with a Copper finish on it. When I got the knife, the Copper was bright like a shiny new Penny, now it has aged and patina is more of a five year old Penny now, and not flashy in appearance. 20" oal. 13" blade, .25" 5160 spring steel, aluminum handles pin with soft steel pins, wrapped in Black leather.
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@TheRamblinMan That Copper contrasts well with Indian Motorcycle Red, your installation looks great! Glad I could offer ideas. =)I really appreciate the info. So, I have to admit to caving. I installed that medallion I bought and I thought it blended in so much that I couldn't really see it to my liking. I caved and bought the coin you recommended and installed it. I put it on and will now circle back to put some wax on it. I think it looks more to my liking. Thanks for the tip.
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