frame colour change

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  1. marco s

    marco s Active Member

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    Was thinking of turning a black blade into a repsol only problem is the frame is black . Has anyone removed the paint on the frame and swingarm or can this even be done ?
     
  2. GBCS

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    It's easy to do, but is it worth all the effort, would a repsol look so bad with a black frame ?
     
  3. marco s

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    Anyone that knows bikes will spot it first thing :rolleyes:
     
  4. GBCS

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    I suppose it depends on whether you are trying to create a replica of a replica, or you just want the look.

    I think it looks pretty good with a black frame.

    Honda CBR1000RR REPSOL 08.jpg
     
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    I'd be inclined to spray over the black rather than strip it down unless you are getting it re - anodised then sprayed again
     
  6. Pitcrew1

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    I would tend to agree with this method if it's the look you are after.
     
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    The RR5 repsol came with a black frame and IMO looks better than silver
     
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    All about personal choice really, but be prepared that it could effect resale value!
     
  9. marco s

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    I thought maybe it was a case of striping off the paint and just polishing after that :confused: thanks for all the help . . I think I will just leave as is for now :)
     
  10. GBCS

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    You could acid strip it, scotchbrite a grain into the alloy ( or polish it if that floats your boat ), and powder coat it clear.

    Job done, without the hassles of anodising.
     
  11. si1000repsol

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    The silver frame is painted on the Repsol so it just needs painting.

    Its NH460M Omega silver.
     
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  12. marco s

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    Some pictures of the blade before I transform it over the winter into a repsol
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    The bike has a noise coming from the clutch like a dry bearing and a small rattle comes and goes, I removed the casing to find a new looking clutch with release bearing in as new condition the only thing I can see wrong is the first clutch ring was broken in 3 pieces ? ?
     
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  13. si1000repsol

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    Looks amazing already. Why the change?
     
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  14. marco s

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    The bike looks ok in the pictures but up close it's very tatty . .I sold my 2012 a few months back and this one is very poor compared to it :(
     
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    I bought the bike on flee bay and got it shipped over to Ireland , When the bloke opened the back of the truck there was a sofa laying on top of the bike !! It broke the front windscreen and fairings :mad: not happy !!
     
  16. si1000repsol

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    Fair enough bet you was annoyed! Have you considered the Samsung Honda paint scheme? You wouldn't need to paint the frame and the blue is amazing
     
  17. marco s

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    Yea just a tad . . I haven't thought of the Samsung to late now as I have the repsol on the way from auctmarts .I was well pleased with the last kit I got from them so I am hoping for the same this time round . We're did you get your kit from ?
     
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    Mine is original apart from the Hotbodies 08-11 Race Tank cover.
     
  19. marco s

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    Nice . . So you didn't have to paint the wheels ? I don't know what to do about my wheels yet paint or powder coat :confused:
     
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