Topic: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"

[Stev-o]

You aren't still in paint jail are you?

Yes, still in paint jail. Been on vacation for a week and havent even thought about it.  Sad.

Got paint? 

I got paint!   But it's still in the can. Picking colors is not easy, but that part is done. 

Have you bought paint lately?  Holy #$%*e, it's expensive. $129 for 3 pints. 

[Restoration Fan]

You sprayed your own 550, cal?

[toytuff]

The EPA is not your friend.

[toytuff]

You aren't still in paint jail are you?

Yes, still in paint jail. Been on vacation for a week and havent even thought about it.  Sad.

Got paint? 

I got paint!   But it's still in the can. Picking colors is not easy, but that part is done. 

Have you bought paint lately?  Holy #$%*e, it's expensive. $129 for 3 pints.

Yup, hardest part for me was the color. Painter mixed color at his shop, no idea how much as the paint work was a package deal.

[rb550four]

I did a Ferrari red once , all reds are more expensive...unbelievably expensive compared to other colors . I had  mother of pearl mixed in on a sunrise orange , and it was still cheaper than that red.Then you have reducer,and hardener  to add to that. That's just the color. Then there's clearcoat, reducer and hardener. It can get expensive .
But there is little reason that it should take over an hour to make the mix and have it on the counter while you wait.
Unless your request is some exotic 3 part system or the like, that is a non stock item.

[Stev-o]

That's correct, RB, red is more expensive that other colors.  Guess what color I bought...ha!

[budman]

I was a painter/body man in the 80's and early 90's.  Paint prices have gone up 10X+ since then.  It cost me about $1000 for all the paint and primer for my bike.

[SDmtnbkr]

So I'm quite late to the party here, I just had to say WTF?! ....is this magic?? It doesn't even look like the same parts! What is vaporize cleaning, and what all can I clean with it?

Btw, amazing build you have here!

Update on the Raask rearsets: If you recall, I wanted to order new rubber for them but he said I had to send cash or wire by bank...WTF?

I emailed him back and asked if I could pay by Visa or Paypal, a few days later he responded that he would accept Paypal if I paid the fee. No problem!
So I sent $30 to him and I have some "Swedish rubbers" on the way!

The rearsets are old and had some corrosion, thought vapor blasting may be the way to go on these?




So, I packed em up and sent em to my amigo Nils in AZ.  I didnt even know they arrived and he sent me an email that they were done and being shipped back!  Talk about good service and they look absolutely beautiful!
If you not getting your parts "vapored", you are missing out.

Nils even lubed em for me, what a guy!

Also, Don, these are drop dead gorgeous! The paint looks professional quality, did you do it yourself??

My 750

My 650

[toytuff]

Oh, there is a lot of talent here. A lot.

 

[joeyvans]

So I'm quite late to the party here, I just had to say WTF?! ....is this magic?? It doesn't even look like the same parts! What is vaporize cleaning, and what all can I clean with it?

Go to Nils' Vapor Blasting thread for all the bike porn you will ever need:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150819.0.html

[NobleHops]

So I'm quite late to the party here, I just had to say WTF?! ....is this magic?? It doesn't even look like the same parts! What is vaporize cleaning, and what all can I clean with it?

LOL!

Hit the link in my sig for much vapor blast porn, or visit my website for more information. It's a fantastic process for restoring aluminum and other non-ferrous metals, and I've been doing it for about 18 months. Would be delighted to tell you more, so as not to hijack this further, be in touch!

:-)

[Stev-o]

Feel free to post any kid of porn, unfortunately there is no "paint porn" yet!

[NobleHops]

So I'm quite late to the party here, I just had to say WTF?! ....is this magic?? It doesn't even look like the same parts! What is vaporize cleaning, and what all can I clean with it?

Go to Nils' Vapor Blasting thread for all the bike porn you will ever need:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150819.0.html

Owe ya one Joey :-)

[Stev-o]

I GOT PAINT!!!




Received this pic out of the blue yesterday, made my day.  All of the pieces are not complete but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[NobleHops]

Oooooooooooh. So red. Much Ferrari.

Hooray!

[Stev-o]

Oooooooooooh. So red. Much Ferrari.

Hooray!

Actually its a Honda color that I picked [NSX Formula Red]  I love it!

Now I need to get some shocks...

[grcamna2]

Oooooooooooh. So red. Much Ferrari.

Hooray!

Actually its a Honda color that I picked [NSX Formula Red]  I love it!

Now I need to get some shocks...

You definitely 'Got Paint' now  What brand shocks are you going to install Stev-o ?

[70CB750]

Yes!

I GOT PAINT!!!




Received this pic out of the blue yesterday, made my day.  All of the pieces are not complete but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Restoration Fan]

Digging that red, Stev-o. 

[NobleHops]

Oooooooooooh. So red. Much Ferrari.

Hooray!

Actually its a Honda color that I picked [NSX Formula Red]  I love it!

Now I need to get some shocks...

Gotcha covered brother! :-)  UPS says delivery by Friday EOD.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

That's a nice, warm red.  Looks similar to CB400f red but warmer.

[SDmtnbkr]

Actually its a Honda color that I picked [NSX Formula Red]  I love it!

Now I need to get some shocks...

NSX you say?? ....this will definitely give you at least 2 more horsepower! Looks magnificent!

[Stev-o]

Thanks guys.  Warm Red, I think is freekin HOT!

All of a sudden I'm excited about this bike again. I should have body set back by the weekend.

[SDmtnbkr]

Thanks guys.  Warm Red, I think is freekin HOT!

All of a sudden I'm excited about this bike again. I should have body set back by the weekend.

What are you planning for decals? Or are you going with straight red?

[toytuff]

Yummy!

I have been into this red thing. Never owned anything red until the last couple of years. My Ducati, my Accord Coupe and now the Suzuki.

Even bought a red clock. 

Love the color Steve.