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The Dark Knight · 06-09-2009, 03:05 PM

Nope just use a motorcycle jack and spin the wheel.. it might be easier to do with them off but its however you want to do it, and yes use some good quality tape that will seal it off and make a straight line at the edge.. and its just paint so the aircraft stripper (most parts stores have it) will bubble it up and it comes off..... the best way to do it would be remove the wheels then the aircraft stripper.. then use some fine sand paper then polish them and spray some clear over it... that way you dont have to polish them all the time

GeorgiaRoller · 06-09-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RAddiction

Some HD guy that I used to work with used to get on my chit about the black wheels, telling me it looked like an Amish bike

Bro don't ever let a HD guy tell you what your bike should look like!!!! Just tell him his chromed out bike looks like it belongs in a circus and to step off.

Has anybody ever blacked out the chrome cylinder cooling fins? I'd like to see that one done.

RAddiction · 06-09-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaRoller

Bro don't ever let a HD guy tell you what your bike should look like!!!! Just tell him his chromed out bike looks like it belongs in a circus and to step off.

LMAO!! I'm not against a blacked out bike, BK's is nice! I've dressed mine up with some plastic/chrome

and it looks good......since mine is blue!

RAddiction · 06-09-2009, 05:28 PM

I'm thinkin'....take all the paint off the wheels!

Quantumcat · 06-09-2009, 09:11 PM

Hey RAddiction,

Here are some pics to illustrate what I was trying to say about the trimming and zippers on my saddlebags. I hope they help get the points across.

The single lacing may seem a bit weak, but the rear seat keeps it really secure and the zip-ties to the bag supports help.

RAddiction · 06-09-2009, 11:00 PM

Thanks Q. I'm gonna start looking at some of the local bike shops to see what they have.

Quantumcat · 06-10-2009, 05:38 AM

RAddiction,

Certainly check out the local shops, but if they don't have them, and you still want the Raptors, the following online shop is where I bought mine. It took about 2 weeks to get them and I have no complaints about what I got and how I got it.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/

Personally, I really like a clean look without a lot of buckles, rivets and adornments.

Quantumcat · 06-10-2009, 05:50 AM

I have a question for DK.

How did you accomplish the "blacking" on the forks, headlight, speedo cover, tank console, etc.? I am really getting to like the look. Do you own/work at a coating shop?

Considering what looks like a blacked primer Impala/Malibu, I'm guessing you really like black.

blackmagik00 · 06-10-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

I like it, looks good. Not so sure about the stick on's you have on the tank, but those mirrors look great.

Thanks alot!

blackmagik00 · 06-10-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RAddiction

I want to do this to mine. How did you go about it?

Sorry, it took so long for me to reply...real busy week so far. The Dark Knight hit it right on the head. It's not really a hard process. Doing the edge seems to be the way to go. I'm not too sure about polishing the whole rim though.

The Dark Knight · 06-10-2009, 08:48 AM

I was working at Steve Cook Creations (high end body shop/ hotrod shop), I only did a few parts up there but didnt really like how the hot hues hotrod black looked on different peices... what really works is sanding/scuffing all the chrome parts with around 400 or 350... and here it goes.. KRYLON from walmart or Steves wholesale tools (Steves wholesale seems to have the better semi gloss black over walmart dont know why just does)... The flat black works great and the yes the ol chevelle behind it was all done with it.. On the m50 i pulled off all the parts that where chrome but the forks... i just stripped them off the handle bars and fender, and put plastic over the bike, sanded them lightly, tape off what you want to leave "shiney" and then spray it.. i even did the gas cap the same way even though thats an old picture and doesnt show it... people dont believe thats what i did but.. thats what i did........... my profile has a couple albums you can see a little more maybe

Rad.... you should have someone photo shop the wheels polshied.. you could do it.... its going to take some time if you did it yourself with a small sanding block and file... but what would be a good idea is to smooth everthing up to where the bumps are gone then have them chromed or powder coated

RAddiction · 06-10-2009, 09:12 AM

Nice!!!! This is my old car, I miss it. It's running in the Quick 8's at a local track and has ran 8.70 at 160+MPH. Has ran the best of 8.40. Of course when I owned it it was a 13.0 car but it was and still is clean and black!

MacGyver69 · 06-10-2009, 01:21 PM

I entered the bat bike in a motorcycle show on Sunday.

Quantumcat · 06-10-2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks BK. I'm not too surprised about using rattle-can paints. Many times the simpliest methods are the best.

Nice chevelle. I've always liked the flat black look.

Your's and MacGyver's are really inspiring.

TrikeDice · 06-10-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Knight

I was working at Steve Cook Creations (high end body shop/ hotrod shop), I only did a few parts up there but didnt really like how the hot hues hotrod black looked on different peices... what really works is sanding/scuffing all the chrome parts with around 400 or 350... and here it goes.. KRYLON from walmart or Steves wholesale tools (Steves wholesale seems to have the better semi gloss black over walmart dont know why just does)... The flat black works great and the yes the ol chevelle behind it was all done with it.. On the m50 i pulled off all the parts that where chrome but the forks... i just stripped them off the handle bars and fender, and put plastic over the bike, sanded them lightly, tape off what you want to leave "shiney" and then spray it.. i even did the gas cap the same way even though thats an old picture and doesnt show it... people dont believe thats what i did but.. thats what i did........... my profile has a couple albums you can see a little more maybe

Rad.... you should have someone photo shop the wheels polshied.. you could do it.... its going to take some time if you did it yourself with a small sanding block and file... but what would be a good idea is to smooth everthing up to where the bumps are gone then have them chromed or powder coated

Wow man, love your bike... and car! Very cool stuff.

-K

RED-M · 06-10-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacGyver69

I entered the bat bike in a motorcycle show on Sunday.

And how did you do ??

RAddiction · 06-10-2009, 09:59 PM

Yea....how did you do?

MacGyver69 · 06-11-2009, 01:38 AM

Didnt even place! I was in the japanese class and lost to a Mean Streak and a VTX1800 both with about 15 grand in chrome and paint, and a 75 Honda 750 that looked like it came off the showroom floor.

Thinking I should have just gone for the custom class and gone head to head with the Hardleys.

spainbiker · 06-11-2009, 05:10 PM

Hey , are those pipes the Hardkrome strippers? ..where did you get those end caps?

RED-M · 06-12-2009, 10:47 AM

Those look like cobra slashdowns, painted black.

06-09-2009, 03:05 PM	#861 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	Nope just use a motorcycle jack and spin the wheel.. it might be easier to do with them off but its however you want to do it, and yes use some good quality tape that will seal it off and make a straight line at the edge.. and its just paint so the aircraft stripper (most parts stores have it) will bubble it up and it comes off..... the best way to do it would be remove the wheels then the aircraft stripper.. then use some fine sand paper then polish them and spray some clear over it... that way you dont have to polish them all the time Last edited by The Dark Knight; 06-09-2009 at 03:13 PM.

06-09-2009, 05:28 PM	#864 (permalink)
RAddiction Puddle Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Malvern, Pa. Posts: 379	I'm thinkin'....take all the paint off the wheels! __________________ Cobra Slashdowns, Cobra Processor, Iso-Grips/dual thottle bosses/Stilleto end caps, Stilleto pegs/Stilleto stirrups, Johns Kits forward controls, Johns Kits 3" lowering kit, Arlen Ness Rad II Teardrop mirrors, Chrome neck covers, Chrome Radiator cover, Debadged and rear seat and pegs removed.

06-09-2009, 09:11 PM	#865 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	Hey RAddiction, Here are some pics to illustrate what I was trying to say about the trimming and zippers on my saddlebags. I hope they help get the points across. The single lacing may seem a bit weak, but the rear seat keeps it really secure and the zip-ties to the bag supports help. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Experience is the comb that Life gives you after you've lost your hair. 2007 M50 Black - Debaffled w/6" Fibrosleeves ~ 1" Riser Spacers ~ ISO Grips w/Throttle Bosses & Baron Bullet Endcaps ~ ISO Pegs & Shifter ~ Willie & Max Raptor Saddlebags ~ Debadged ~ Iridium Plugs ~ Factory Wire Rack, Tank Bib & Case Guards ~ Black Vinyl Wrapped Forks (pipes, hypercharger, FI controller and tach to come - hopefully) Last edited by Quantumcat; 06-09-2009 at 09:14 PM.

06-09-2009, 11:00 PM	#866 (permalink)
RAddiction Puddle Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Malvern, Pa. Posts: 379	Thanks Q. I'm gonna start looking at some of the local bike shops to see what they have. __________________ Cobra Slashdowns, Cobra Processor, Iso-Grips/dual thottle bosses/Stilleto end caps, Stilleto pegs/Stilleto stirrups, Johns Kits forward controls, Johns Kits 3" lowering kit, Arlen Ness Rad II Teardrop mirrors, Chrome neck covers, Chrome Radiator cover, Debadged and rear seat and pegs removed.

06-10-2009, 05:38 AM	#867 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	RAddiction, Certainly check out the local shops, but if they don't have them, and you still want the Raptors, the following online shop is where I bought mine. It took about 2 weeks to get them and I have no complaints about what I got and how I got it. http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ Personally, I really like a clean look without a lot of buckles, rivets and adornments. __________________ Experience is the comb that Life gives you after you've lost your hair. 2007 M50 Black - Debaffled w/6" Fibrosleeves ~ 1" Riser Spacers ~ ISO Grips w/Throttle Bosses & Baron Bullet Endcaps ~ ISO Pegs & Shifter ~ Willie & Max Raptor Saddlebags ~ Debadged ~ Iridium Plugs ~ Factory Wire Rack, Tank Bib & Case Guards ~ Black Vinyl Wrapped Forks (pipes, hypercharger, FI controller and tach to come - hopefully) Last edited by Quantumcat; 06-10-2009 at 05:57 AM.

06-10-2009, 05:50 AM	#868 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	I have a question for DK. How did you accomplish the "blacking" on the forks, headlight, speedo cover, tank console, etc.? I am really getting to like the look. Do you own/work at a coating shop? Considering what looks like a blacked primer Impala/Malibu, I'm guessing you really like black. __________________ Experience is the comb that Life gives you after you've lost your hair. 2007 M50 Black - Debaffled w/6" Fibrosleeves ~ 1" Riser Spacers ~ ISO Grips w/Throttle Bosses & Baron Bullet Endcaps ~ ISO Pegs & Shifter ~ Willie & Max Raptor Saddlebags ~ Debadged ~ Iridium Plugs ~ Factory Wire Rack, Tank Bib & Case Guards ~ Black Vinyl Wrapped Forks (pipes, hypercharger, FI controller and tach to come - hopefully) Last edited by Quantumcat; 06-10-2009 at 06:37 AM.

06-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#871 (permalink)
The Dark Knight TurtleWax Taster Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard M50 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 572	I was working at Steve Cook Creations (high end body shop/ hotrod shop), I only did a few parts up there but didnt really like how the hot hues hotrod black looked on different peices... what really works is sanding/scuffing all the chrome parts with around 400 or 350... and here it goes.. KRYLON from walmart or Steves wholesale tools (Steves wholesale seems to have the better semi gloss black over walmart dont know why just does)... The flat black works great and the yes the ol chevelle behind it was all done with it.. On the m50 i pulled off all the parts that where chrome but the forks... i just stripped them off the handle bars and fender, and put plastic over the bike, sanded them lightly, tape off what you want to leave "shiney" and then spray it.. i even did the gas cap the same way even though thats an old picture and doesnt show it... people dont believe thats what i did but.. thats what i did........... my profile has a couple albums you can see a little more maybe Rad.... you should have someone photo shop the wheels polshied.. you could do it.... its going to take some time if you did it yourself with a small sanding block and file... but what would be a good idea is to smooth everthing up to where the bumps are gone then have them chromed or powder coated Last edited by The Dark Knight; 06-10-2009 at 09:17 AM.

06-10-2009, 09:12 AM	#872 (permalink)
RAddiction Puddle Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Malvern, Pa. Posts: 379	Nice!!!! This is my old car, I miss it. It's running in the Quick 8's at a local track and has ran 8.70 at 160+MPH. Has ran the best of 8.40. Of course when I owned it it was a 13.0 car but it was and still is clean and black! __________________ Cobra Slashdowns, Cobra Processor, Iso-Grips/dual thottle bosses/Stilleto end caps, Stilleto pegs/Stilleto stirrups, Johns Kits forward controls, Johns Kits 3" lowering kit, Arlen Ness Rad II Teardrop mirrors, Chrome neck covers, Chrome Radiator cover, Debadged and rear seat and pegs removed. Last edited by RAddiction; 06-10-2009 at 09:16 AM.

06-10-2009, 01:21 PM	#873 (permalink)
MacGyver69 Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 77	I entered the bat bike in a motorcycle show on Sunday. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Why do I have to 'Press 1 for English'?

06-10-2009, 01:45 PM	#874 (permalink)
Quantumcat Clunked into first gear Join Date: Jun 2009 Bike: 2007 M50 Black Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 236	Thanks BK. I'm not too surprised about using rattle-can paints. Many times the simpliest methods are the best. Nice chevelle. I've always liked the flat black look. Your's and MacGyver's are really inspiring. __________________ Experience is the comb that Life gives you after you've lost your hair. 2007 M50 Black - Debaffled w/6" Fibrosleeves ~ 1" Riser Spacers ~ ISO Grips w/Throttle Bosses & Baron Bullet Endcaps ~ ISO Pegs & Shifter ~ Willie & Max Raptor Saddlebags ~ Debadged ~ Iridium Plugs ~ Factory Wire Rack, Tank Bib & Case Guards ~ Black Vinyl Wrapped Forks (pipes, hypercharger, FI controller and tach to come - hopefully)

06-10-2009, 09:59 PM	#877 (permalink)
RAddiction Puddle Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Malvern, Pa. Posts: 379	Yea....how did you do? __________________ Cobra Slashdowns, Cobra Processor, Iso-Grips/dual thottle bosses/Stilleto end caps, Stilleto pegs/Stilleto stirrups, Johns Kits forward controls, Johns Kits 3" lowering kit, Arlen Ness Rad II Teardrop mirrors, Chrome neck covers, Chrome Radiator cover, Debadged and rear seat and pegs removed.

06-11-2009, 01:38 AM	#878 (permalink)
MacGyver69 Seat Tester Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: '06 M50 Boulevard Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 77	Didnt even place! I was in the japanese class and lost to a Mean Streak and a VTX1800 both with about 15 grand in chrome and paint, and a 75 Honda 750 that looked like it came off the showroom floor. Thinking I should have just gone for the custom class and gone head to head with the Hardleys. __________________ Why do I have to 'Press 1 for English'?

06-11-2009, 05:10 PM	#879 (permalink)
spainbiker Clunked into first gear Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 248	Hey , are those pipes the Hardkrome strippers? ..where did you get those end caps?

06-12-2009, 10:47 AM	#880 (permalink)
RED-M Third gear and cruising Join Date: May 2008 Bike: 2005 RED M-50 Location: Central New York Posts: 508	Those look like cobra slashdowns, painted black.

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