Before / After 1980 GS850G

[mortation]

Not really my theme but I like it Came out pretty unique!

[PAULYBOY]

Sparks, who did yer paint? Is the tank cleared? If not. they do make a flatting agent for clearcoats. What Kind of net did you use for the graphic on the tank? I like the concept, although I personally would keep the same graphic treatment with the same color throughut the bike.

[Sparkster]

Sparks, who did yer paint? Is the tank cleared? If not. they do make a flatting agent for clearcoats. What Kind of net did you use for the graphic on the tank? I like the concept, although I personally would keep the same graphic treatment with the same color throughut the bike.

I did the paint and have not yet clearcoated it. I've heard a lot of bad about spray can clear coat so I'm thinking of buying a sprayer from Harbor Freight and finding some decent clear coat. I don't yet know what kind of cost it involves so I'm not sure on that part.

The net is a cargo net that fits in the trunk of a car. Picked it up on ebay for pretty cheap.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170196638806&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:MOTORS:1123

I do plan on doing the fenders (and maybe even one of my helmets) in the same pattern. With warm weather approaching I've been working on getting everything put together so I can get it out of the barn for a spin.

[PAULYBOY]

Sparkster, here's a link to a good quality FLAT clearcoat. You can use conventional or HVLP guns to spray this. it comes as a kit with a quart size of the clearcoat itself, plus everything else you'll need, except the guy to paint it. Hope this helps.

http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=KUS+KIT-HRF289-M-QT

[Sparkster]

Yeah a little pricey but how's it hold up to gas spills and such? That's the main complaint I read about rattle can clearcoats is they cant handle a little fuel. That alone would make it worth the investment. Especially since my 6y.o. truck is getting some rust spots and needs touched up as well.
Thanks for the info

[Ironriot]

Pretty cool looking bike. Lovin' the color for sure. I had been kicking around with painting my bike that color or black.

[Sparkster]

Pretty cool looking bike. Lovin' the color for sure. I had been kicking around with painting my bike that color or black.

Cool- Do the Ammo Cans! They make the bike.
They're small, though, as far as storage. My rain suit will pretty much fill one box I think. For $8 a piece though you wont find cheaper luggage.

So in the spot where the netting pulled away on the right side I'm thinking of painting something there to fill in the space but I haven't decided what so let me get some opinions:
1) Armed forces logos (all four to be impartiall)
2) "GS850G"
3) My badge number and/or a Sheriff's Star

My ego wants #3 but it wouldn't match the military look so I've all but ruled it out. Whatchu guys think?

[PAULYBOY]

The link I sent was for a catalyzed acrylic enamel. This paint is pretty bulletproof, and is very resistant to gas, oil, etc. I spoke to someone at their main number yesterday and specifically asked about chemical resistance. This is what they recommended for flat clearcoat. They say its being used a lot by guys building retro rat rods. Oh, and BTW, the quart size they sell will cover a lot. The last time I used a quart kit from them, I covered a fender, 2 hoods, and a whole motorcycle with 3 coats.

[Sparkster]

The link I sent was for a catalyzed acrylic enamel. This paint is pretty bulletproof, and is very resistant to gas, oil, etc. I spoke to someone at their main number yesterday and specifically asked about chemical resistance. This is what they recommended for flat clearcoat. They say its being used a lot by guys building retro rat rods.

You're the man, thanks

[n1elkyfan]

Cool Bike. I think I'm going to go with a similar style but less military and more last man but i don't what it to turn in to a rat bike.

[Sparkster]

Cool Bike. I think I'm going to go with a similar style but less military and more last man but i don't what it to turn in to a rat bike.

Last Man... as in
?

Sounds interesting- I would love to see the pix when you're done. And mine's been likened to a rat bike by some guys at work but I guess that's ok. I'm almost done; just a little more paint work.

Oh and the guy who made this bike: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F21sf3FpZcw is going to give me a couple dummy grenades and help me (i.e. do it for me) drill & tap them to mount between the handlebars and mirrors. Currently I have to dip my shoulders to see behind me so those will not only look sweet but they'll add function to the mirrors as well.

PS: go with a shiny finish paint, regardless of color, and maintain the chrome and I don't think you'll be accused of having a rat bike

[Steve]

... I haven't decided what so let me get some opinions:
1) Armed forces logos (all four to be impartiall)
2) "GS850G"
3) My badge number and/or a Sheriff's Star

If you're going to show impartiality, you had better include all five. :shock:

It's surprising how many people forget that the Coast Guard is also a branch of the US military. 8-[

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[Sparkster]

If you're going to show impartiality, you had better include all five. :shock:

It's surprising how many people forget that the Coast Guard is also a branch of the US military. 8-[

My mistake.

[snowbeard]

looks cool, anything done with intent is not really a rat. I like the ammo cans too, but they do look a little tight on space. I've kinda been looking for the 20mm (?) big ones myself, think they'd just be overkill?

but I also have a set just like those one's you took off! only older and without the correct mounting parts. If you're wandering about the shop with your camera and could catch a shot of how they're set up, I'd be much obliged?

[Sparkster]

These pics are from when I was doing the work but they pretty much show what I did. The bottom mount is the Shoei bracket, the top two mounts I fabricated from angle iron and bent them in roughly the same angles as the shoei's. I used the same mount points as the shoei bags as well.


Edit:
Once I had the mounts attached I just held the box up and drew a mark on it with a sharpie, drilled, and used bolts/nuts/washers and LOTS of silicone to mount 'em up. I'm hoping the silicone will maintain some level of waterproofness since the lid is designed to be waterproof. For an idea on size- one can will easily hold a full body rainsuit tightly rolled up with room for a couple other things like a paperback book, wallet, etc.