Another 100 series build

[gkaan]

@gkaan

Those tires are great....

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Prefer being on 2 wheels but if 4 its gotta be a land cruiser.
'04 Series 100, '16 KTM 1190R ADV

Yes, can only agree only difference, I ride a 2000 Africa Twin

Very nice Africa Twin you have there!

 

[Roswell Cruiser]

i hadnt heard about the 3m vinyl wrap. what trim did you apply it to?

The center area of the trim that runs alongside the side panels of my Cruiser was fading. See the difference in the attached pic (front two panels have the wrap, rear two do not yet).

If you buy a sheet of 1'x5' 3M car vinyl wrap on Amazon for $10 you can apply with a squeegee and a razor blade and it looks 100x better than the faded trim. Alternatives would be painting the trim ($600+, and it is difficult to get back on without getting new adhesives) or replacing all of the trim pieces ($1,000+).

 

[gkaan]

have the full OME suspension and BFG tires installed and have exorcised the running boards. I am very happy with the results in looks and drive-ability. next step is sliders, a roof rack and roof tent for camping....but I am still haggling with wifey over the timing of those purchases.

 

[yotasavg]

Great build choices so far, love the color too.

 

[wyker]

Looking good!

 

[10ga]

Good color

 

[gkaan]

first day in the dirt. sorry for the bad pic.

spotted this little guy mid stream. momma was right next to him

 

[Greenbean]

The center area of the trim that runs alongside the side panels of my Cruiser was fading. See the difference in the attached pic (front two panels have the wrap, rear two do not yet).

If you buy a sheet of 1'x5' 3M car vinyl wrap on Amazon for $10 you can apply with a squeegee and a razor blade and it looks 100x better than the faded trim. Alternatives would be painting the trim ($600+, and it is difficult to get back on without getting new adhesives) or replacing all of the trim pieces ($1,000+).

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How hard is it to cut them that long and straight?

This is really on my radar... Hmmm...

 

[Roswell Cruiser]

How hard is it to cut them that long and straight?

This is really on my radar... Hmmm...

It's honestly pretty easy. Get a nice exacto knife type razor blade. Cut the 3M into strips with scissors that are the general size and shape of your trim but a bit too large in all directions. Lay it down as flat as possible and run the side of your squeegee against the edges of the trim to get a crease to follow with your blade. Then carefully take your blade and run it along the crease / edge of the trim in very long / fluid motions. The blade will follow the edge, and you'll have a nice line. Then take the squeegee and push down any of the edge that is sticking out, and it looks pretty much perfect.

Plus if you screw it up or don't like the look, yank it off (which causes no damage) and you're only out $10 and an hour of time.

 

[gkaan]

just ordered a slimline II. the description says it comes with a wind deflector but all the pictures appear not to have one?

had some fun in the PA hills last weekend. i'm jealous of the 100 Series Rally goiers in CO this week...maybe next year!

 

[SoCal_80]

just ordered a slimline II. the description says it comes with a wind deflector but all the pictures appear not to have one?

had some fun in the PA hills last weekend. i'm jealous of the 100 Series Rally goiers in CO this week...maybe next year!

The slimline rack does come with a wind deflecter. I just installed min a few weeks ago.

 

[REZARF]

I love that cranberry color on the 100's. When polished and clean, they are really sharp looking. You're off to a good start, add sliders before you start playing hard.

 

[LuisLX470]

I set new tires up last two days! 285/75R16 with stock suspention and no articulation problems.....

 

[Buu100]

"They'll fit" not "They're..."

275/70/18 is the go-to size for the stockish 100s - they don't rub and fit in the spare well. They're right a 33" - a good balance of looks, performance, etc. for a DD truck without regearing and extensive mods.

Will the spare fit if I have a '98 with stock tow hitch? I could not fit mine in unless I am doing something wrong.

 

[caz]

have the full OME suspension and BFG tires installed and have exorcised the running boards. I am very happy with the results in looks and drive-ability. next step is sliders, a roof rack and roof tent for camping....but I am still haggling with wifey over the timing of those purchases.

Just tracked you down from your post in the Keystone forum. Truck looks good!

I'd recommend getting some front mud flaps ASAP now that you have removed your running boards. I removed them for a few weeks on an 80 series I used to own while I was getting them powder coated, and the next time I washed it I found rock chips everywhere!

 

[MichLC]

@gkaan you are going to love those tires. I just put them on two weeks ago after talking to a few on here, and they look great.

In the last two weeks, I put on the 275/70/18 BFG KO2s on some Tundra TRD off road wheels (front center caps were tricky), removed the running boards, installed front mud flaps, and did the 3M vinyl car wrap fix on my fading trim. Easy changes that made a huge difference taking this from the soccer mom look to something much more respectable. Just need to crank my torsion bar to raise the front end about 1".

Check her out.

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Roswell - Looks good! I had the Tundra TRD wheels you have and kind of miss them and the Michelin LTX MS2's... great tire for traction and ride but I wanted to get something 'more'. Downgraded to the 5-spoke Tundra wheels, shaker-can painted them bronze and mounted KO2's. Spider Tracks are highly recommended... I love 'em for handling and they look good too (can fit the center caps on easily). BDA slotted rotors.

 

[gkaan]

Just tracked you down from your post in the Keystone forum. Truck looks good!

I'd recommend getting some front mud flaps ASAP now that you have removed your running boards. I removed them for a few weeks on an 80 series I used to own while I was getting them powder coated, and the next time I washed it I found rock chips everywhere!

Thanks caz. Just ordered the mud flaps. My muffler has a big hole in it and am now looking for an aftermarket exhaust from the cat back. Oddly the truck sounds great now. Not too loud but has that V8 snarl.

 

[gkaan]

I decided to revive this 10 month dormant thread. I lost my job last October and needed to shut down the build for a few months. I'm gainfully employed once again and getting busy with the LC. I ordered the metal tech sliders and they ship end of august. I also have the Slimline II on order (again) and am hoping to post pictures once installed. I am also considering the Slimline 40" LED that mount to the their rack. They're on sale right now for $695. Meanwhile a pix of my deepest water crossing so far. Note my wife has eyes down reading a book! She has no idea why i do these things..

 

[scruffymofo93]

Looking good! I've got the same colour on my 105 but my paint is nowhere near as good, watching your build with interest

 

[bozncsurf]

I decided to revive this 10 month dormant thread. I lost my job last October and needed to shut down the build for a few months. I'm gainfully employed once again and getting busy with the LC. I ordered the metal tech sliders and they ship end of august. I also have the Slimline II on order (again) and am hoping to post pictures once installed. I am also considering the Slimline 40" LED that mount to the their rack. They're on sale right now for $695. Meanwhile a pix of my deepest water crossing so far. Note my wife has eyes down reading a book! She has no idea why i do these things..

Very nice.

Can't wait to see the rack & sliders.

Rausch Creek?