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arsey is right duracote and cerakote can be done but unlike paint or powdercoating those DO NOT come off once applied. They are also very expensive. I use duracoat on my firearms about $50 for a rifled action and barrel, lot more surface aera on a moto.

Sounds like your powder coating shops suck. I've never had to chase threads. But I also powdercoat my own stuff. I use silicone plugs to keep powder from getting into threads, use capton tape on areas I don't want powder also. I've used 2 stage color change powders and clears with no issues...

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I happen to have a CX500 deluxe that I am deleting the orig tank from. Email me and I'll send a pic to see if it's what you are looking for. Bill wsteff@yahoo.com

I have also used a sanding block wrapped with a cloth with laquer thinner and wiped the fins about 10 minutes after paint spraying.

As Dreadrock sez fully cured paint is necessary and use fine grit sandpaper on a block to sand flat. That's how I did it.

I'm all about the armor personally and the ability to upgrade what comes with the jacket. I prefer ballistic nylon jackets but for riding suits I prefer leathers. Great place to buy last years models at low prices. www.motorcyclecloseouts.com

Where are these bikes? I'd definately be interested in a BSA if you do sell.

You can get tyvek envelopes at an office supply store or the USPS mail packs though they are a bit big are made of tyvek and....free.

I have one like that and it was on an SR500.

You can get AGM(sealed acid) batteries for fairly cheap. The one on my XS1100 was $65 and the one for my Intereceptor was $45. I think my CBT200 was less than $40 off ebay. Look into Deka batteries, high quality, high cranking amperage batteries with good warranties.

Soda blasting is great but be sure to rinse the parts with vinegar before you paint to get all the little particles of soda off the metal the soda will keep the paint from sticking to the metal. I personally bead blast then powder coat or polish.

what kind of file did you recreate them in?

heat or PB Blaster should loosen the rust.

damn that is cool. Never thought or ever seen an ultrasonic that big.(post pics please) I've used my tumbler that I use for cleaning my shell casings or nuts and bolts and it works great for that.

I'm from central Wyoming. Started snowing on wednesday night. What sucked is the bone chilling below zero friday night. I'm back in Utah working now. Little snow down here. Thank god it's warmer here though.

It's just a XS1100 midnight special tank. It's what my xs1100 came with. I also switched over to the standard tank. As Fix sez the 2nd gear is the weak point. I get to replace mine this winter. Very powerful cafe bike hold on!

I have seen the ceramic powders just never have tried them. I use the Hi temp header powders already with good results.

He's right. Raw bead or sandblasted alum is best for heat dissipation. Clear high temp rattle can is about as much as I'd do. Even polishing causes alum to retain heat.

Odd place to look but try a sign company. I use the aluminum sign blanks that realtors use for a lot of my fabrication. They can order those sign blanks in steel if you don't want aluminum. An 18" x 24" sheet shouldn't cost more than about $20 retail. Oh and it's a fair gauge metal.