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Repainting wheels

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If mine turn out half as good as any posted here I'll be happy. They are in terrible shape.
 
Joe

Joe

Joe,
These are 18" wheels off of a 1988 GSXR1100(Only year they were made) . The rear is 18x4.5" and the front is 18x2.75" (I think).

Since the 17" GSXR fit the 1100E rear, the 18" wheel is a snap. Front wheel adaptations have all the issues with brake/rotor compatibilities so complete front end swaps are advised. GS is different to 1st gen is different to 2nd gen.


I plan to put a 170/60-18 on the rear.

Dunlop Roadsmart Sport / Sport Touring Tires - Z-Rated - Rear

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/1705002/p/19014

There are several 160/60-18 but the Dunlop seems to be about the only 170 18" sport tire. No quite as wide as the 180/55-17 but I will be happier with the added ground clearance.

I need to get caught up with posting since the top end (1168 and Terry's ported head) work and get these wheel/suspension on the ED:o

Jim

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=938866&postcount=1

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If you're still looking for a grey color, you might try the Dupli-Color Cast Iron. Nice product that engine enamel. I've used it lots of times on my wheels, too. To save time masking, you can also just paint the entire wheel, and then before it dries, but while it's still tacky, carefully wipe off the shiney parts with a rag wrapped tightly around your index finger and dipped into laquer thinner. Works great. Fast, easy.
 
Thanks for the tip on the Duplicolor Cast Iron, I picked some up today and it looks really close.
 
Meaning absoluted no offense to all of the "polish freeks", I did my wheels without any of that hard work, and they turned out just fine. I specifically did this because I wanted to see if someone without the resources or patience could pimp out their bike. So to Jwhelan65, and RenoBruce, and others, yes I admire your work. I'm pretty satisfied with my results too.

I used scotchbrite & simple green to remove all the old road grime & chain lube from the wheels. Then I masked & painted with rattle can enamel from the hardware store. I baked them in my wife's oven...that caused an interesting scene!


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That's it folks. No muss, no fuss. And I think they look great on the bike, too! Even after 2 years, they're holding up to wear & tear.
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So now you know there's hope for those of us with little patience to make your ride look spiffy!
 
Nice work Tom!! :clap:

Here in Texas no need for baking we just wheel the bike outside for a few hours in July and the baking is complete! :D
 
IMO the wheels look great! The safety wiring job is exceptional! Tasteful, complimentary and functional. Hmmmmm, now to decide what I want to do with my 1100G rims.
Willie in TN
 
Caliper Paint

Caliper Paint

jwhelan65 said:
Im diggin that gold caliper...Did you brush or spay it?
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Dupli Color small spay can on a paper plate / paint cap then used a brush.. I will use some High Temp paint next time, I didn't have any problem with it comming off but will do it right next time this was a Very quick 25-30 deg NH garage night LOL By the way I love the way your taking the time to rebuild that GS700ES of yours, It looks great! I will be re-doing taking the time to redo all my bodywork/decals I think this year some time. Check out what she looked like when I first picked her up on my photos page.
 
Rkt-Rch said:
Dupli Color small spay can on a paper plate / paint cap then used a brush.. I will use some High Temp paint next time, I didn't have any problem with it comming off but will do it right next time this was a Very quick 25-30 deg NH garage night LOL By the way I love the way your taking the time to rebuild that GS700ES of yours, It looks great! I will be re-doing taking the time to redo all my bodywork/decals I think this year some time. Check out what she looked like when I first picked her up on my photos page.
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Just checked out your bike on your profile, VERY NICE! I really like the red, I would luv to find a 700e in red and mod it out with a fat tire! I actually picked mine up on craigslist for $400.00 (8600 miles on it).

Yours looks fantastic!! Great Job!!!
 
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What color are the rim lips?????? They are FREAKING UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!! I've owned some sick Magnisum Marchesini wheels, and hot damn, those things are so sick! I can't believe they are the same stock wheels I have on my 79' 750. I was going to do the simple black center, with lip polish job on my black bike, but thanks to you-no, I've got to do that too. I'm in FL, so hopefully won't run into yours (copying IS the kindest form of flattery). Dude, I'm SPEACHLESS. I'm taking it you polished them before painting it? Also, it looks like this was no rattle' job either correct? You are THE MAN!!!
 
Thanks Im happy with how they turned out. All rattle can! First i did a lot of work with wire brushes and wheels. Cleaned them up with liquor thinner. The black is PJ1 Epoxy fast black and the red is Rusto Sunset red I think. Then probably 4-5 quick coats of PJ1 epoxy clear coat. Oh, and primer before all that, your sposed to use special primer for aluminum that etches but i didn't. I scuffed them up a little putting new tires on but I can touch them up. And one other heads up... Don't paint the inside of the rim or the tires will not make a good fit to the rim.

Thanks man! good luck
 
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