Oh wow that is really looking good! Serious skills you have there, Dennis

Can't wait to see it all on the bike.

 

Thanks for all the positive comments. It keeps me going. All the parts except the tank are ready for clear coat. Should have the tank ready this weekend.


I like how it is turning out. This bike should be pretty nice with all the new parts...and the Moto GP look.


Some more pics:

 

And your progress is inspiring us! Just to throw in a new data point, I tried the rattle can 2K matte clear from Eastwood on my swingarm and hugger. A full can covered both, three coats. It went on great, really is more matte finish than satin and seems pretty tough so far - though I haven't reinstalled those parts yet. Also shot a full can of VHT flat black high temp on the header, again with pleasant results. I am hung up for a bit getting the correct seals to rebuild my twin clicker after I ordered the wrong ones. Props to Thor Lawson of Evolution Suspension Products for great service in getting my screwup all straightened out.

 

Yeah that 2K clear is awesome. I repainted and cleared my tank with the high gloss stuff... tough as nails. Really. I accidentally set my tank bag down on my work bench and it picked up a bunch of metal filings. Unbeknownst to me, I threw it on the tank and rode all day. When I got home and pulled it off, I noticed some shavings leftover. Not a scratch on the finish, though!

 

Eastwood makes a satin clear as well. There also is Spray Max. For small jobs they both are very good. Wear a proper mask and protection when using these products tho.

 

I glad to hear you did your tank with 2 Pak. It is the best way to go...all that work and then it get's ruined from fuel...been there. You can do a very professional job with the 2 Pak and it will last.

 

Between the 2K and the spray enamel and the soda blaster and the acetone and the lacquer thinner I feel like I live in my organic vapor mask, safety specs, earmuffs, long sleeves, worn out jeans, a beat up baseball cap and an assortment of gloves for the appropriate chemical - latex for acetone and lacquer thinner, nitrile for naptha and gasoline, leather for the blaster and nitrile throwaways for the greasy stuff.

Made some good headway today. I got the last bits in to finish the rebuild of my twin clicker, and I screwed up the courage to mark and drill holes for frame sliders to poke thru the midfairings. BTW a Forstner bit cuts thru an ABS fairing like buttah.

 

Make sure you have a proper mask (carbon at least...air circulating is best) for 2 Pak. The organics and vapors are bad stuff. Filters plug too so change them often.

 

Thanks for the tip, will check the filter today. If I get this Fox shock back together today I'll post a pic. It cleaned up pretty decent. Did you get a chance to paint your engine cases yet?