Author Topic: My K8 re-conditioning (Read 21266 times)

denward17 · « **Reply #500 on:** November 25, 2024, 12:03:36 PM »

Thanks Guys, was able to wet sand(2500 grit)/buff today, added trim.

I need to swish some gas inside the tank to rinse it out, install petcock and should be ready to ride, with exception of some rainy/cooler weather moving in this week.

PeWe · « **Reply #501 on:** November 25, 2024, 12:29:08 PM »

Looks good!
The layers of clear works as a magnifying glass.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #502 on:** November 25, 2024, 12:34:06 PM »

Stunning!

Mark1976 · « **Reply #503 on:** November 25, 2024, 01:37:27 PM »

Well done, looks outstanding...

newday777 · « **Reply #504 on:** November 25, 2024, 03:14:19 PM »

WOW Den. Those POP!

denward17 · « **Reply #505 on:** November 25, 2024, 03:38:25 PM »

Thanks Guys, much appreciated. It turned out nicer than the 550, to me anyway.

denward17 · « **Reply #506 on:** November 26, 2024, 09:06:12 AM »

Installed and ready for a ride, hopefully this afternoon if the rain clears up. Might be my last chance for a while, colder weather moving in.

Mark1976 · « **Reply #507 on:** November 26, 2024, 11:08:09 AM »

I've been told looks aren't everything, but in this case I'd have to disagree. Looks much much better, brighter, more depth of color. I see that 550 lurking in the background. 2 bikes in the garage look pretty good, 3 maybe better? No?

newday777 · « **Reply #508 on:** November 26, 2024, 11:29:43 AM »

D3n
That red looks better than the stock K8 I have

grcamna2 · « **Reply #509 on:** November 26, 2024, 11:34:20 AM »

Quote from: newday777 on November 26, 2024, 11:29:43 AM

D3n
That red looks better than the stock K8 I have

I Like that stock K8 color best.;that dark color is nice.

denward17 · « **Reply #510 on:** November 26, 2024, 12:08:22 PM »

Quote from: Mark1976 on November 26, 2024, 11:08:09 AM

I've been told looks aren't everything, but in this case I'd have to disagree. Looks much much better, brighter, more depth of color. I see that 550 lurking in the background. 2 bikes in the garage look pretty good, 3 maybe better? No?

Thanks Mark, don't have enough room for a 3rd, but can make room if the right one presents itself.

denward17 · « **Reply #511 on:** November 26, 2024, 12:10:53 PM »

Quote from: newday777 on November 26, 2024, 11:29:43 AM

D3n
That red looks better than the stock K8 I have

Thanks Stu....

Bill, I wanted a little lighter red color, so that's what I was shooting for. I do like the darker color, but had to much purple-ish brown in it for me.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #512 on:** November 26, 2024, 12:26:19 PM »

Den….. That has come a long way. Really outstanding!

grcamna2 · « **Reply #513 on:** November 26, 2024, 12:38:42 PM »

Quote from: denward17 on November 26, 2024, 12:10:53 PM

Quote from: newday777 on November 26, 2024, 11:29:43 AM
D3n
That red looks better than the stock K8 I have

Thanks Stu....

Bill, I wanted a little lighter red color, so that's what I was shooting for. I do like the darker color, but had to much purple-ish brown in it for me.

Your's came out absolutely beautiful Denny;my favorite of your's is the color you have on your 550 !!

The K8 tank that Stu has also looks like the CB750A color,but I think the 750A is even darker.

Stev-o · « **Reply #514 on:** November 27, 2024, 07:08:49 AM »

Great job! Looks like you got a new bike...

denward17 · « **Reply #515 on:** December 27, 2024, 12:23:18 PM »

Spent some time today getting the orange peel out of clear coat....little sanding/buffing/polishing.

PeWe · « **Reply #516 on:** December 27, 2024, 01:10:28 PM »

Really good shine and finish!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #517 on:** December 27, 2024, 02:07:56 PM »

You should be proud of that finish! Really exceptional.

Mark1976 · « **Reply #518 on:** December 27, 2024, 03:00:50 PM »

Patience....
Looks great,
"you've come far pilgrim."

grcamna2 · « **Reply #519 on:** December 27, 2024, 03:56:48 PM »

Looking good !

denward17 · « **Reply #520 on:** January 03, 2025, 12:04:16 PM »

Thanks Guys, a little more touching up today.

I've been looking at the tips of the exhaust for a while thinking I need to touch them up, so jumped on them today.

Before and after pics, both sides done of course. Used VHT high temp paint with ceramic.

PeWe · « **Reply #521 on:** January 03, 2025, 12:12:21 PM »

Looks like new!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #522 on:** January 03, 2025, 01:08:19 PM »

Perfect!

Don R · « **Reply #523 on:** January 03, 2025, 04:15:19 PM »

It's the little touches that make the difference. I like it.

newday777 · « **Reply #524 on:** January 03, 2025, 04:18:05 PM »

I have a set of K8 that I need to add a layer of donut steel in the #4 end to cover a hole before painting.

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Author Topic: My K8 re-conditioning (Read 21266 times)