S90: Cast Coat Aluminum Cont.

More rattle can work with Dupli-Color Cast Coat Aluminum.

S90: Cast Coat Aluminum Paint

Finally found a good engine paint that just mimics good clean metal: Dupli-Color DE1650 Cast Coat Aluminum.  I painted part of the chain cover on the CM91 along with the head cover on the S90.  Very happy with the results.

Some Before and After on the CM91's chain cover.

 

And the S90's head cover.

S90: Gas Tank Mount Mod

Problem:  The rubber gas tank mounts would push the tank too far to the rear, which then pushed the seat back too far, which meant that the seat bolts couldn't reach the mounting holes.

Solution:  Dremel out some material from the inside of the mount so that the tank is able to ride a bit more forward.  Removing about half the width allowed the seat to fit while still providing enough rubber to keep the tank snug on the frame mounts.

S90: Engine Paint Test

Testing out some VHT brand engine paint in Aluminum Silver.  The paint does have some metallic flakes that gives it some real pop, but I think it's a little too bluish in color to work for a vintage look.

Took this shot for a visual comparison.

S90: Unchained

Was just in the mood to Dremel, so the chain came off.  Had to grind down the pegs on the master link as I believe the PO mushroomed them to make sure the plate never came off.  I counted 51 links including the master.

S90: A Little Bling

Chrome shocks... a pretty pointless addition to a bike that won't see the street for a year, but I couldn't resist.

S90: Poor Man's Paint Shop

It was probably the worst day to paint: cold, humid, and gusting winds.  But it was my first free Saturday in a long time and I just couldn't wait any longer to get the old tank painted.

This is really the equivalent of a motorcycle swatch.  This tank may get painted a few times as I feel out different colors and let them sit on the bike for awhile.  Flat black was first up.

The paint shop...

And the finished product...  This was about 8 coats of flat black primer followed by 3 clearcoat.  Preparation was stripping paint down with 80 grit, then 400 grit to smooth it over, followed by a good wiping with tack cloth.

Shown with the tank on the bike, but without the chrome covers in place yet...