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Evaporust... Metal screws and bolts...wrapped it up in a blanket and stuck it in a dryer.

Aircraft as well...the smell is toxic...I think I may have lost some brain cells.

Next up: Install Clip-Ons... Then strip and powdercoat frame. Rebuild front fork and powdercoat as well.

I also re-did my ugly seat. Not done with it yet, will gunblue this weekend.

Been awhile since I've updated, learned a ton. I've done a lot of little stuff here and there, but the major thing is the RD400 gas tank. I've turned this Into this:

Spray some Mr. Gibbs on it once every few weeks. Based on what others told me, powdercoat holds up best because it isn't as porou. Regular clear will let oxygen through.

I heard it can absorb through your skin as well...I'm going to wear a full on poncho, long sleeves, gloves and a face mask as well

They do. I just bought some. http://www.66autocolor.com/U_S_Chemical_Spray_Max_Aerosol_Satin_Clear_Coat_p/spm-66satin.htm

Looking incredible, I like how you did the seat to cover those weird ass mount bars on the RD400 tank.

I think I'm heading to Vietnam in December to visit some friends. I'd like to take a look at this in person.

Hey, Have you sold the tank yet? Has it ever been dented/repaired? Thanks

Yeah, the tank, when I got my tank down to raw metal it was light silver/steel looking.

Ideally I would like to powder, but there's a filler repair on the other side that will melt. I also just coated the inside with Caswell... I've heard clear may not stick and metal might rust under it... I'm tempted to spray 2k over this as I think if left bare it will scratch, do you think...

Spray 2k is good I hear.

I think this is what you were going for, but that side cutoff is a big angular. I'd personally round it off a bit.

How did you get the raw part so dark?

I had an SV650S with fairing...from 2004 to 2012. It was a work horse. Ultra reliable. Good torque and fast enough (did a 520 conversion and pipes). You can also use regular unleaded. Probably the best compromise between a comfy DD and a supersport I4 bike. Oh yeah and they are great...

Trust me...the cafe route, is NOT the cheapest route. It's going to end up being the most expensive.

I'm running the 4-cell on my RD and it is holding up fine

JRK, I went ahead and did it and figured I'd just worry about the dent later. Paint over it or something. Check the first page for pics.