Paint update on my S

[nvr2old]

Never too late to start on another one..here's an S model for sale on eBay right now. Pretty thrashed, but it could be saved..in fact, it needs to be saved.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0412&viewitem=

A friend of mine just bought that GS1000S on eBay, good for him. Another Wes Cooley saved, and another one I get to paint..oh boy!. Also, thanks for the compliment suzu650, I appreciate it.

wow, looks amazing! :jealous:

[nvr2old]

Never too late to start on another one..here's an S model for sale on eBay right now. Pretty thrashed, but it could be saved..in fact, it needs to be saved.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330416430412&viewitem=

[mustangflyr]

"S" Paint

A very nice job, rolling art. Dang I should have kept my "S", still love my "E".

[nvr2old]

Your bike is awesome!
Question: How were you able to run the oil lines and also keep your temp gauge?

Unfortunately, the gauge went inactive to have the oil cooler. The Lockhart adapter for the lines (where the stock mounting position behind the cylinders is) doesn't have the sensor for the gauge. I can live with it, though.

[renobruce]

Your bike is awesome!
Question: How were you able to run the oil lines and also keep your temp gauge?

"I used spray cans to paint the engine, the forks and the wheels. Not sure you can get it in quarts. I used the spray cans for the engine because it was heat resistant. The other parts could easily be done with urethane or acrylic enamel, sure. "

-Thank you for your responce and time. I haven't heard of the engine paint being sold in anything other than rattle cans. Thansk!

[nvr2old]

NVR2OLD, it was rattle can was it? Do they sell that paint in quarts so you can use a gun?

I used spray cans to paint the engine, the forks and the wheels. Not sure you can get it in quarts. I used the spray cans for the engine because it was heat resistant. The other parts could easily be done with urethane or acrylic enamel, sure.

[nvr2old]

Thanks again for all the kind words. Yes, this is a true S model. I just added the Honda front fender and the CB1100F rear shocks. The original front fender, seat, exhaust, and shocks have been stashed away with all the other stock parts including the bars and turn signals. I wanted to make sure that when I did this project, that it could be returned to totally stock someday if I ever wanted to.

nvr2old,

did you make an s model clone? I remember your thread where you grafted the honda cb front fender a while back. again, excellent job. better than factory for sure!

Wow! That's got to be the nicest 1000S I've seen so far, fantastic job bringing her back to better than new condition!! I agree with everyone else, you are indeed a craftsman of the highest order. Well done, sir!!

Obviously I'm ignorant of the process , but was wondering how the stencile was cut? Do you cut out all the letters with the exacto knife of is there a machine?

Sorry for the late response. I have a machine that cuts the vinyl mask, and as nvr2old explained, you just pull out what you want painted. A little thought before you pull mask makes it pretty easy.

Here's a few shots of the tank back on the bike. Nice day, but cold..25 degrees..brrr.

That looks fantastic!

NVR2OLD, it was rattle can was it? Do they sell that paint in quarts so you can use a gun?

Thanks for the tip NVR2OLD. But I literally split my cases and fully disassembled my motor to do a top notch paint job. I have JUST the top and bottom cases that I need to paint by themselves. I'll be taping the machined/bearing surface sides completely with duct tape and electrical tape (E-tape along the sides where I need a fine edge), then wash, paint and wash once the paint has cured. Is sandblasting still to dangerous on cases? Will it gouge the surface or get too hot and warp something?

[posplayr]

Suzuki painted the engines silver so I don't see why people should worry about painting their engines come restore time.

Sorry a little off topic here but for my 1000S restore I sandblased the engine parts prior to painting. Sadly, the POR-15 Engine Enamel I used is taking a yellow hue to it (painted silver). I love the P0R-15 paints for their toughness and chemical resistance, but apparently the paint can't take the heat very well. I'll use VHT next time.

Ed,
Sorry to hear about the silver engine enable. I used it under clear coat on my frame but never on the engine. All of thier products are not created equally.
However I have some of this on the GS750 valve cover and I also brushed some on the block and it seems to hold up well. It is soft velvety look but seems to hold up. I plan to repaint the GS750 engine soon and will try and see how well what I have scratches (havent tried).
Jim

http://www.por15.com/POR-20-ALUMINUM/productinfo/P2G/