I bought my bike used so I'm going to do a complete cleaning and painting. So far I've removed the fairings carburetor and cleaned the chain. I have a problem where I want to do everything at once lol. I'll keep posting pics if anyone is interested or has any advice.

Do go cheap when replacing parts. It'll save you additional money and time to go ahead and use good parts. That way you only have to do kt once. Good luck and ride smart. 

Do or don't go cheap....I try to go oem in most

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Eh this kind of happened.

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I rode the bike to work today! Woot woot. Carb cleaning was a success and the paint looks awesome in person. I'm changing the oil next chance I get. Any recommendations on spark plugs?

Not sure which is before or after. But I really like the white.
Everyone paints their bike black.

Quote from: adidasguy on March 04, 2014, 10:43:10 AM
Not sure which is before or after. But I really like the white.
Everyone paints their bike black.

The bike was white before and I really liked it but the paint was going bad due to lack of tlc. I was thinking of maybe going over it and doing a black and white design. For now I'm glad I can ride it safely lol, the throttle was jumping on me before the carb clean.

Please do something to dress her up - for the sake of the bike.

(time for some ranting...)

So many bikes Ive seen that...
1. Put bike in sealed room
2. Put in 7 cans of black rattle can
3. Set off bomb
4. Take out bike now covered in flat black rattle can

Only 2 I have seen in West Seattle that were repainted and NOT rattle can black. jmill did white and my HUHSKY. Gorilla is painting his non-black but haven't seen it yet. Everyone else that painted the bike because it needed paint did the easy rattle can flat black.

In fact, going to BackfireMoto here, lots of people do that. Seems the easy way out. Few people take the time to make their bike look nice.

At least if they put a clear coat on it and maybe a logo or a stripe it would be fine.

Quote from: adidasguy on March 04, 2014, 12:54:52 PM
Please do something to dress her up - for the sake of the bike.

(time for some ranting...)

So many bikes Ive seen that...
1. Put bike in sealed room
2. Put in 7 cans of black rattle can
3. Set off bomb
4. Take out bike now covered in flat black rattle can

Only 2 I have seen in West Seattle that were repainted and NOT rattle can black. jmill did white and my HUHSKY. Gorilla is painting his non-black but haven't seen it yet. Everyone else that painted the bike because it needed paint did the easy rattle can flat black.

In fact, going to BackfireMoto here, lots of people do that. Seems the easy way out. Few people take the time to make their bike look nice.

At least if they put a clear coat on it and maybe a logo or a stripe it would be fine.

I spent way more time putting the bike back together after cleaning the carbs then actually painting it. I have a black Mustang with a red stripe so I I'm going for the same color scheme as the car, I'm definitely going to hit it with some red the next chance I get. I'm not sure how this forum completely works sooo if this thread doesn't get deleted I'll be updating with pics. Thanks for the advice.

Threads stay forever.

Looking forward to pix with some new detailing on the bike.

In case you're unsure about clear coats, the best in a can is SprayMax 2k Clear. It is a 2 part urethane that is fuel proof.

Quote from: adidasguy on March 04, 2014, 10:43:10 AM
Not sure which is before or after. But I really like the white.
Everyone paints their bike black.

now Addy .. you being color-ist!! .. or in this case .. tone-ist! ... 

flat black isnt the prettiest or most original ... but its at least a clean coat!?

plus .. EVERYONE knows... you do flat black.... which is the 'new black' of the high end vehicles it seems lately... you immediately look like this to everyone that watches you ride by!!



which is just badass!! 

however ... as you say ... dress it up.... case/s in point...







little highlight details .. or full on design kits ... can make flat black ... so much BLACKER 

All those pictures are not plain black: all have SOME color or detailing. So that's OK.
I'm commenting that simply dipping your bike in a tub of black paint .... well..... you need to do more.

Not to mention that a spray gun provides substantially better results than a rattle can ever can.  Although, a professional painter can often get better results with a can than a n00b could with a gun.

Quote from: adidasguy on March 04, 2014, 06:25:03 PM
All those pictures are not plain black: all have SOME color or detailing. So that's OK.
I'm commenting that simply dipping your bike in a tub of black paint .... well..... you need to do more.

yeah thats what i meant Addy .. i was supporting you in your flat black PLUS details theory 

My bad bro. I meant don't go cheap. Do it right the first time. Good luck.

Quote from: adidasguy on March 04, 2014, 12:54:52 PM
Please do something to dress her up - for the sake of the bike.

(time for some ranting...)

So many bikes Ive seen that...
1. Put bike in sealed room
2. Put in 7 cans of black rattle can
3. Set off bomb
4. Take out bike now covered in flat black rattle can

Only 2 I have seen in West Seattle that were repainted and NOT rattle can black. jmill did white and my HUHSKY. Gorilla is painting his non-black but haven't seen it yet. Everyone else that painted the bike because it needed paint did the easy rattle can flat black.

In fact, going to BackfireMoto here, lots of people do that. Seems the easy way out. Few people take the time to make their bike look nice.

At least if they put a clear coat on it and maybe a logo or a stripe it would be fine.

You forgot my bike Black but not flat black 



I see how it is

oh suck it up jake!... 

but your bike is fine!! .. contrasting side case .. clean and neat paint... those 'snow white' rims!! ..

you've virtually got yourself a 'super model' there! 

Haha, Patrick doesn't care for me anymore ever since i picked up a Honda but thanks janxy! Were always there to lift me yup when times were hard! Hahah jay kay.

Quote from: jacob92icu on March 07, 2014, 10:27:57 PM
Haha, Patrick doesn't care for me anymore ever since i picked up a Honda but thanks janxy! Were always there to lift me yup when times were hard! Hahah jay kay.

drop around there then.... take him a bucket of gravel for his very own!!! .. so he doesnt have to envy the neighbours' !! 

Quote from: Janx101 on March 07, 2014, 10:42:30 PM

Quote from: jacob92icu on March 07, 2014, 10:27:57 PM
Haha, Patrick doesn't care for me anymore ever since i picked up a Honda but thanks janxy! Were always there to lift me yup when times were hard! Hahah jay kay.

drop around there then.... take him a bucket of gravel for his very own!!! .. so he doesnt have to envy the neighbours' !! 

i still go over there all the time haha. Might get a gs for my gf to learn on, but i think a 250 or 300 would be better lol.