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[freiesss]

I'm using this bike as a little inspiration. I think the Matte finish on the tank will help hide imperfections, and I love the brown leather on the handlebars, seat, etc..

I'm either going to paint some of the engine components myself (Matte Black), or going to have them powder coated. Any suggestions here? Any have any experience painting their own and it came out really well? I'm afraid the paint will chip if I do it myself with all the heat.

Also, Freiesss, how involved is sealing the tank and what does this whole process look like? I've never done it before.

Thanks
Matt

It's really simple honestly. Just have to be a little patient but I really feel like everyone should be doing this. I used the KBS Sealer Kit.

Here's a YouTube video that helped me.

 

[freiesss]

A little bit closer...

 

[levdir]

That looks really great! The brown leather's a good contrast for the tank.

 

[freiesss]

That looks really great! The brown leather's a good contrast for the tank.

Thanks! Appreciate it.

 

[freiesss]

New front tire...

 

[Ryan16Deguzman]

Man! I have the exact bike and I'm glad I found this thread... I want similar to this but I thought it couldn't be done with these bikes. Thanks for all ideas.

 

[freiesss]

Man! I have the exact bike and I'm glad I found this thread... I want similar to this but I thought it couldn't be done with these bikes. Thanks for all ideas.

Glad I could help, @Ryan16Deguzman !

 

[freiesss]

That time of the year again...

 

[Liamthedevastator]

I love the profile that tank and seat make.

 

[freiesss]

I love the profile that tank and seat make.

Thanks, @Liamthedevastator, my father and I spent a lot of time debating that alignment. We found it looked best with the top of the seat aligning with the top of tank.

 

[Liamthedevastator]

Definitely a good choice. It makes the front of the bike look bigger and more aggressive, at least from the angle you provided! I like the Mojave tank and bare metal look too. What did you use to seal the metal?

 

[freiesss]

Definitely a good choice. It makes the front of the bike look bigger and more aggressive, at least from the angle you provided! I like the Mojave tank and bare metal look too. What did you use to seal the metal?

@Liamthedevastator what do you mean by "sealing the metal"?

 

[BBS360]

Is it bare metal or did you do a clear coat over it for rust prevention?

 

[freiesss]

Is it bare metal or did you do a clear coat over it for rust prevention?

Oh! It's actually painted.. Just a dark gray with a clear coat on top of that.

 

[freiesss]

Is it bare metal or did you do a clear coat over it for rust prevention?

@BBS360 here's what it looked like before paint...

 

[Liamthedevastator]

Oh! It's actually painted.. Just a dark gray with a clear coat on top of that.

Wowa-weewa that's a nice paint job then! I love the bare metal look.

 

[freiesss]