also bought a small hand held soda blaster and started cleaning up the engine to get it ready for paint. Here's a tip, do this outside, that shit gets everywhere. Doesn't hurt anything just makes a mess. lol I will be finishing it outside.
I really liked the look of the engine paint on my Harley Fat Bob so went to the dealer and picked up a couple of cans of the Textured Black. This stuff is not cheap at $36 (Cdn) a can, that's like $3 US, lol. Anyway got 2 cans and will paint engine as soon as I get it cleaned up this weekend.
I haven't decided on the frame yet, I'm tempted to glass bead it, sand it with emery cloth then clear coat it. 90% of the builds out there paint the frame black. If I don't like it I can always bead it again then paint it. Tank and seat pan are a surprise.......lol, cause I haven't decided yet on colors.
I received a box in the mail yesterday and can honestly say I felt like a 3yr old at Christmas. I sat and starred at my new CR29's for hours. Man, they are just beautiful. No pic as I cautiously wrapped them back up and tucked the box away for safe keeping. Moto Gadget stuff was pretty cool too. Thanks to the crew at Dime City Cycle for the Holiday discount and getting my order out to me asap.
really just have the Fox rear shocks left to order, was hoping for Cognito Moto to have a discount at Christmas / New Years time, but nothing. With our shitty Cdn dollar anything will help.