Painting bikes?

[*Boot's*]

Has anyone painted their own bikes?

[nodrog]

Has anyone painted their own bikes?

Nobody has, ever.

[husaberg]

Nobody has, ever.

Or ever will.... We all vinyl wrap them now or just Photoshop them
Any way Boots thanks for reminding me. I was thinking of starting a thread about starting threads.

[ellipsis]

Nobody has, ever.

...there was someone that did it once, but I think he's dead now...can't be sure as to how factual it is though...I heard it from the mate of a mate who read about it on a forum...

[Paul in NZ]

...there was someone that did it once, but I think he's dead now...can't be sure as to how factual it is though...I heard it from the mate of a mate who read about it on a forum...

That's me - I painted my own bike and died.... Bikes OK though.... I have recovered slightly and now just appear dead..

Yes - I paint my own badly - why?

[buggerit]

I think if u search "Mr Bean" you may find some painting tips:lol:

[mossy1200]

I painted my bar end weights.

[Rhys]

I had the same plan got the paint sand paper etc , but the sun was out so had to take it for a wee ride

[mossy1200]

Dry while ride with bugs for no extra cost.

[Laava]

I am thinking of painting my bar end weights. Should I attempt it myself or see a professional? Also I can only afford to do one at the moment, should I get a quote?

[bogan]

I was going to paint mine, but the color was a bit wrong so I had to paint it, now I'm just waiting on the paint I painted on that paint to dry so I can get it the right color, then I can paint my bike.

[ellipsis]

...I just painted my truck...with a brush...I suppose that doesn't count...

[Grumph]

Scrivy's got a nice painting of his bike...but someone else painted it.....and the bike.

[caspernz]

I used chocolate icing to paint my mistress' boobs, does that count? She's my idea of an exercise bike...:innocent:

[Laava]

I used chocolate icing to paint my mistress' boobs, does that count? She's my idea of an exercise bike...:innocent:

Pics please.

[caspernz]

Pics please.

I'm sure your imagination will provide a vivid image :laugh:

[Mom]

I had the same plan got the paint sand paper etc , but the sun was out so had to take it for a wee ride

Must stop speed reading, I saw sand paper, the sun coming out, and you needing a wee :scratch:

[The Pastor]

I painted my bike. Once.

Then i sold the fairings.

was not worth the effort i put in. (to be fair there was large bits of the fairings missing that I had to make up) it ended up being cents per hour....

[MIXONE]

I've painted many of mine.Always badly.Consistant,that's me.

[Trade_nancy]

Yep.. Here's a bit

[avgas]

I have a brush - what colour would you like it?

[Swoop]

I painted the bathroom last week, does that count?

Also, bar ends. Shouldn't one be painted red and the other green?

[ducatilover]

I painted my Kawasaki. Then I panted it again. Then I painted it again. Then I painted it again. Now I have thrown all those parts out because I'm a cunt.

My GN is bare steel and it's staying that way. I think. Or I'll paint it.
It has no bar end weights though, not sure if that changes the charging system though? I think it does throw the jetting out a bit too.

[Laava]

If you have the twin carb GN then you will need the green and red end weights.

[ducatilover]

If you have the twin carb GN then you will need the green and red end weights.

Has only one FCR39 and clip ons, this will change what bettery I need?

[Laava]

Has only one FCR39 and clip ons, this will change what bettery I need?

Ah! With that set up you will need to up grade to metallic paint or run the gauntlet of advice pertaining to a lithium type battery.
Or you could rejet your old lead acid battery.

[ducatilover]

Ah! With that set up you will need to up grade to metallic paint or run the gauntlet of advice pertaining to a lithium type battery.
Or you could rejet your old lead acid battery.

Pretty certain Motobatt run different numbered jets?

[oneblackflag]

Just don't paint the powerband. Spend the money on a quality new one of your preferred colour (check it fits tight).

[ellipsis]

(check it fits tight).


...if it's too tight, a little lube would be ok...

[oneblackflag]

...if it's too tight, a little lube would be ok...

Yea... Tight but not to tight... He may need specs off Google

[Big Dog]

If it's still too tight, a little more lube and put a bit of weight behind it as you rock back and forth.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[caspernz]

If it's still too tight, a little more lube and put a bit of weight behind it as you rock back and forth.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

Preheating the lube and using an impact screw driver usually gets a result :eek:

Then just rinse, lather and repeat ain't it?

[SNF]

I have painted my bike and done a tail conversion. The tail was a lot of work I mucked it up the first time and took my sweet time on it over all doing bits here and there when I could be bothered. The tank was full of dents and was pretty shit - was free though so I don't complain. Its white now, still needs stripes. Bike is now Snowflake pearl (Mazda 6). 1K lacquer spray cans. Came out well for cans - good shine, not much orange peel etc. That's it below....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163403-Remember-your-first-bike

[*Boot's*]

Or ever will.... We all vinyl wrap them now or just Photoshop them
Any way Boots thanks for reminding me. I was thinking of starting a thread about starting threads.


I also herd that someone fell off the bike!…. and a round-a-bout was involved ?

[*Boot's*]

I have painted my bike and done a tail conversion. The tail was a lot of work I mucked it up the first time and took my sweet time on it over all doing bits here and there when I could be bothered. The tank was full of dents and was pretty shit - was free though so I don't complain. Its white now, still needs stripes. Bike is now Snowflake pearl (Mazda 6). 1K lacquer spray cans. Came out well for cans - good shine, not much orange peel etc. That's it below....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163403-Remember-your-first-bike

I will race you once i have mine back on the road (another chain, sprocket, clutch adjust,end… oh, might have to change the voice box too by the looks. :( fkn fuzz!

[*Boot's*]

...there was someone that did it once, but I think he's dead now...can't be sure as to how factual it is though...I heard it from the mate of a mate who read about it on a forum...

sounds like your in bed with the other guy who's thinking about starting a thread about starting threads :)

Have a Dri rider on its way will be using 2nd hand leather patch pants and have aCaburg Helmet now just need wof reg bike and keen as for rides...

[*Boot's*]

I have painted my bike and done a tail conversion. The tail was a lot of work I mucked it up the first time and took my sweet time on it over all doing bits here and there when I could be bothered. The tank was full of dents and was pretty shit - was free though so I don't complain. Its white now, still needs stripes. Bike is now Snowflake pearl (Mazda 6). 1K lacquer spray cans. Came out well for cans - good shine, not much orange peel etc. That's it below....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163403-Remember-your-first-bike

Not bad… Will post mine whens she's finished. similar model but different color scheme… in fact, catch up for a ride… even better!!!

[husaberg]

I also herd that someone fell off the bike!…. and a round-a-bout was involved ?

Cool story Bro?
I painted some boots once..........
Started a thread abut it anal............

[SNF]

Not bad… Will post mine whens she's finished. similar model but different color scheme… in fact, catch up for a ride… even better!!!

Shall do. Small list of things to do mechanically - just usual maintenance stuff, be good to have it running in top shape, not that its terrible as it is now.

[Premature Accelerato]

Had a mate years ago who had a T250. He fell off, (lots of times actually) and then one day decided to paint it. When it was done we all went around for the great unvaling. Was a bit shit but then again it was only spray cans. Anyway, he proudly hops on and takes it for a blat up the road. He should have only been about a minute, just to the corner and back. He did only go to the corner and back, but it took five minutes instead. When he got back the bike was shit again, he'd fallen off on the way to the corner.

[ellipsis]

sounds like your in bed with the other guy who's thinking about starting a thread about starting threads :)

Have a Dri rider on its way will be using 2nd hand leather patch pants and have aCaburg Helmet now just need wof reg bike and keen as for rides...

...if you were down this way I'd really,really, really have organised time to ride with you...honestly...I can only imagine it being a mindblast experience...we could have even exchanged paint stories...

[husaberg]

sounds like your in bed with the other guy who's thinking about starting a thread about starting threads :)

Have a Dri rider on its way will be using 2nd hand leather patch pants and have aCaburg Helmet now just need wof reg bike and keen as for rides...


...if you were down this way I'd really,really, really have organised time to ride with you...honestly...I can only imagine it being a mindblast experience...we could have even exchanged paint stories...

I think those boots are made for walking funny (he does mince his words)

[Banditbandit]

I have painted my bike and done a tail conversion. The tail was a lot of work I mucked it up the first time and took my sweet time on it over all doing bits here and there when I could be bothered. The tank was full of dents and was pretty shit - was free though so I don't complain. Its white now, still needs stripes. Bike is now Snowflake pearl (Mazda 6). 1K lacquer spray cans. Came out well for cans - good shine, not much orange peel etc. That's it below....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/163403-Remember-your-first-bike

I knew a woman who painted her tail .. I thought it was cool

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/01/6a/ab/016aab09f527a3411aa822b328bcca6a.jpg

[Big Dog]

I knew a woman who painted her tail .. I thought it was cool

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/01/6a/ab/016aab09f527a3411aa822b328bcca6a.jpg

Tail looks good. How are the cans?


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[AllanB]

I rattle can painted a mates tank and added some graphics years back. looked good till he pranged it a week later.

I cannot prove any relationship between my painting and his accident but ...............

[pzkpfw]

I once rattle-can spray-painted my RD250/350LC blue. Went overseas and it was sold (blaa blaa long story useless brother in-law with huge farm sheds full of crap but no space to store a little bike ...).

Three years later back in the country, and find it outside a dealer.

Someone had installed a proper oil pump, no longer a pre-mix.

Someone had also fixed the crack I put in the crank case, no longer dripped gearbox oil.

But ... it was still my beautiful blue.

[*Boot's*]

I rattle can painted a mates tank and added some graphics years back. looked good till he pranged it a week later.

I cannot prove any relationship between my painting and his accident but ...............

Why do you sound familiar?

[*Boot's*]

Shall do. Small list of things to do mechanically - just usual maintenance stuff, be good to have it running in top shape, not that its terrible as it is now.

It's crazy, these little things are collectors now, their price only going to go up…. simply because they are 250cc they will be worth more than the bigger bikes.

[*Boot's*]

Cool story Bro?
I painted some boots once..........
Started a thread abut it anal............


VERY cool story…. Fuck round a bouts tho! i had my front wheel come out on me the other day. Scary as hell! went back over it to find sprinkles of black sand…. lovely!

[*Boot's*]

...if you were down this way I'd really,really, really have organised time to ride with you...honestly...I can only imagine it being a mindblast experience...we could have even exchanged paint stories...



Your from canterbury….. don't y'all have sheep there?

[husaberg]

VERY cool story…. Fuck round a bouts tho! i had my front wheel come out on me the other day. Scary as hell! went back over it to find sprinkles of black sand…. lovely!

Should have gone with the chocolate sprinkles.........rather than the nuts

[*Boot's*]

I think those boots are made for walking funny (he does mince his words)

I can post you some fresh diapers.

[husaberg]

I can post you some fresh diapers.

You do seem to post a lot of crap

[oneblackflag]

I painted some boots once..........


Husaberg is on to something here Bootsie!

Try painting your boots red, tap the heals 3 times while saying 'there's no place like home'; once for each tap. You should hopefully end up back in the world you came from.

[husaberg]

Husaberg is on to something here Bootsie!

Try painting your boots red, tap the heals 3 times while saying 'there's no place like home'; once for each tap. You should hopefully end up back in the world you came from.

I thought he was more fell down the rabbit hole.?

[caspernz]

I thought he was more fell down the rabbit hole.?

Nah, he's all busied up living next door to Alice :lol: