Re: YA400F build - tank-stripe vox pop
Well, been laid up a bit, but managed to re-assemble the motor in 465cc form, and fired her up. Took all of about 15 seconds on the starter I reckon. I post post vid. once my DSS replica exhaust arrives :
In the meantime, I've been experimenting with paint.
Don't worry, it ain't checkers ;D
I've actually tried a FOOSE finish on the silver, and brushed it in one direction with a scotchbrite, then cleared. I could probably make it work better, but this is just a mock-up and it doesn't show at all in the pics
It's actually a bit of an homage to the mighty CBX tank.
I've run some red pin tape down the sides which should tie nicely with the red pearl frame I think I've settled on :
My dilema now is the age-old "do I run the stripe against the edge (as on the left-side of the mock-up), or leave a silver margin like the right-hand side?"
This is where I'm asking for input guys, so don't be shy.
Just to put it in context a bit, the motor is also black, and as I mentiond, the frame will be red. Thinking of satin black side covers to match the stripe, and of course the CBX ;D
Oh. ignore the extra long plug lead - I'll trim that later :
cheers
ian