pros and cons of painting engines

[Rob S.]

My exhaust is Helix, I think it was $20 or more a can.

I can't remember the brand of engine paint even though I just ordered it tonight. The order confirmation says "VHT Engine Paint Gloss Black Aerosol," $10 plus $5 shipping.

I was touching up the engine with the flat stuff and it stood out. The PO went ape sheet with the black paint, the brake pedal and even the end of the passenger foot peg (on one side!).

Under my flat black header paint is rusty chrome. But she starts and runs great, so I can't be too down on PO.

[cougar]

my goal is to just tidy it up once (make it look pretty) and then ride it with just doing mechanical work as necessary / required and leave the cosmetic stuff.
yet in saying that the longer the bike looks good the better.

Was thinking black motor so oil leaks don't show so quickly but maybe paint or chrome or polish the side covers (clutch cover, points cover etc )

I did my front forks (lower) in black and they look really nice and smart the frame is powder coated (by PO) and once washed will look good (very dusty at the moment)

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