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hey guys, i'm thinking of painting my tank and side covers flat black, anyone have any pics of a more or less stock xs painted flat black so i can get some idea what it will look like?
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1979 XS1100SF 37000km
Green Dyna Coils
Stainless Brake Lines
1973 CB100
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Hi Kev,Originally posted by kevxs View Post
the prep work and primer are the same whatever colour or surface texture paint you use so give it a few coats of flat black and see how you like it.
And only YOUR opinion matters, eh?
If you find that it ain't what you want after you see it on the bike, flat paints make OK primers so all you are out is ~$50 for another pint can of topcoat in your next choice of colour.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
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thanks Fred, but I want to see it first, if I don't like the flat black look, I'm not going to paint at all, my paint isin't that bad.1979 XS1100SF 37000km
Green Dyna Coils
Stainless Brake Lines
1973 CB100
kevXSComment
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Hi Kev,Originally posted by kevxs View Post
use the search button and ask it for bike photos.
Lotsa photos there.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Here is Hideki's old build:
It looks ok on this bike, so you can make your own opinion. I have always been of the opinion that flat paint was done by those that can't paint, but that is just me. If you like it, rock it.Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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mine
91 kwaka kz1000p
Stock
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Hi T99,Originally posted by T99Ford View Post
what I reckon is, flat paint goes on real easy if you are happy with my "if you can't see the runs, curtains and orange peel from across the street it's OK" paint quality criterion.
If you want it to look perfect, that's entirely another story.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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If you do go with the flat black look. Do not use black primer and leave it like that. Primer cane take the weather or sun. Use a real topcoat paint.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Here's a of picture of mine in flat black
BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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True enough.Originally posted by fredintoon View PostHealthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Harley calls that "denim". It's the latest thing.1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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Hardley likes to make up stupid names doesn't it.Originally posted by Poprock View PostNathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Yes, they do. But, in all fairness, I like the tanks they do with flat black and gloss center stripe.Originally posted by natemoen View Post'81 XS1100 SH
Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire
Sep. 12th 2015
RIPComment
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BDF Special
Hey Tinman: Great Lookin' bike - of course I love the color. Wouldn't have it any other way. Love the colored pods. - Dan'81 XS1100 LH - Midnight Special - been lookin' a long time for this one.
1179 big bore kit, 80SG motor
Rebuilt head, valves
TC Bros Forward Controls (Brass Pegs)
Tkat Fork Brace
T.C. Spade Fuse Box
Dyna Coils & wires
Mikesxs shocks,controls,& bars (special)
ISO grips with stelleto ends
4 into 1 black Bassani exhaust
Bridgestone Spitfires
Tuned by Tinman905
& a will to keep it.Comment
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I would go with what is referred to as tuxedo black. It's not the same as flat black. Midnight black is also similar. These blacks have a bit of a shine when viewed on an angle but appear flat when viewed straight on.
RobKEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN
1978 XS1100E Modified
1978 XS500E
1979 XS1100F Restored
1980 XS1100 SG
1981 Suzuki GS1100
1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
1983 Honda CB900 CustomComment
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