Attacked the Suzuki with spray paint

[musicman]

So the faded scratched chipping 33 y/o paint on my 550 was bothering me, and due to the Camaro seeming to have regained financial interest once again, I opted for a cheapo paint job. Was at carquest and they had some pretty spendy stuff by PlastiKote, an automotive spray paint, factory colors and such. Grabbed some primer, clear, and Gm Victory Red, about $30 total for 1 of each, most expensive bomb cans I've ever bought Anywho I think it came out looking ok, in a week or so I'll hit it with the buffer and see what it ends up looking like. It does look miles better than what was on there, that's for sure. And I'm not sure about how it'll handle gasoline, won't break my heart though if it has a fit with the stuff.

Sorry about the crappy cell pics and glare, I need to invest in a decent camera someday

[tkent02]

Looks great! Gas will attack it for sure.
Before the fuel eats it, go with the 2K urethane clear.

[musicman]

Thanks! I've been looking everywhere for that stuff locally, think I'll just order some online and try it out. My other idea was to just drop the tank off at a body shop and ask them to clear coat it, shouldn't be that expensive.

[tkent02]

They sell it at automotive paint supply houses. Either way will work.

[83GSE]

WHERE did you get that seat from?! I want something just like it for my 83 750E!

[musicman]

Its something I made, just some sheetmetal on the stock pan, and I had it wrapped in vinyl. I actually dont like it, haha

[Flyboy]

Looks bloody nice, well done, I like it a lot.
Like Tom says, get some 2K clear on there, otherwise it is going to be spoiled with the first gas you put in, that would be a shame.

[tatu]

Thanks! I've been looking everywhere for that stuff locally, think I'll just order some online and try it out. My other idea was to just drop the tank off at a body shop and ask them to clear coat it, shouldn't be that expensive.

I think that would be a good idea because they're always using that stuff and for a chat up and the cost of a beer I'm sure you'd get it done with a bit of left over.

[salty_monk]

2k Clear - EBAY (or Amazon)

[GS650E_81]

Nice bike!

Is that license plate holder custom, or can you buy that somewhere? I would like to move mine so I can hack off the rear end.

[musicman]

Nothing to it, just a piece of scrap flat bar heated and bent in an "L"model shape, holes drilled for plate, attached to the upper shock stud. The frame is an LED lit one I bought off ebay for cheap.

[alleyrat]

hard to believe thats rattle cans....looks great...your bike reminds me of a pit bull...stocky, muscluar and ready to do battle

[GS650E_81]

Nothing to it, just a piece of scrap flat bar heated and bent in an "L"model shape, holes drilled for plate, attached to the upper shock stud. The frame is an LED lit one I bought off ebay for cheap.

Nice. I have zero welding/bending experience. Would you be interested in making me one and I buy it from you?

[musicman]

Do you have a vice? If you do, just clamp it where you want the bend, and beat it over with a hammer, I just used a propane torch to make it easier since I don't have a vice. Aluminum bar works good too, probably just bend it with pliers or something since it's so soft.

And thanks for the compliments everyone!

[GS650E_81]

Do you have a vice? If you do, just clamp it where you want the bend, and beat it over with a hammer, I just used a propane torch to make it easier since I don't have a vice. Aluminum bar works good too, probably just bend it with pliers or something since it's so soft.

And thanks for the compliments everyone!

Yeah, I was thinking I can use my hand torch and heat it up and try to bend it. I assume you just drill two holes with a drill bit and mount the license plate holder?