Author |
Message |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Rotor
| Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 06:38 pm: |
|
I'm building a new big bored engine and i'm thinking about getting some cosmetic exterior changes like painting it I don't know if a all black engine must looking good.perhaps only cylinders/heads ? As someone pics about painted Buell or HD engines ? |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Ourdee
| Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 07:58 pm: |
|
I vote for a red engine. (for what that's worth) |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Rotor
| Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 08:13 am: |
|
no red engine,only black /dark grey style colors |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Lpcoating
| Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 10:42 am: |
|
If you can find a good powder coater you could have the cylinders powder coated gloss black with the fins highlighted in red (or any other color). Powder will hold up better then paint. |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Rotor
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 03:55 am: |
|
thanks Lpcoating but here in switzerland it's very hard to find someone for powercoating at reasonable price. I search HD/Buell engine pics to see color schemes |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Rotor
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 04:03 am: |
|
just found this, could be nice: http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/8872/dsc06046qg 0.jpg http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8918/dsc06197tp 2.jpg |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Rotor
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 04:07 am: |
|
another all black engine : http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9793/bebert19e. jpg |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Dennista15
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 01:02 pm: |
|
Wow, nice exhaust on that. |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Eaton_corners
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 02:15 pm: |
|
It's typically not recommended to powdercoat air cooled engine parts. |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Froggy
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 03:07 pm: |
|
Aren't they powdercoated right from the factory? If not, what is it then? |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Rotor
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 04:46 pm: |
|
from factory it's a silver paint, hard to remove |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Clutchless
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 06:25 pm: |
|
you can purchase some black /grey harley factory style paint from a dealer. Black will not cool as efficiently for what its worth. Powder coat will not let any heat out, but ceramic coat will be very tough and cool to the touch. For what its worth, my fav is: Black cases, silver cyl, black rocker covers |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Ferocity02
| Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 07:27 pm: |
|
Theoretically, dull black paint would be the best at cooling the engine with it's higher emissivity. But I do agree that powdercoat, being as thick as it is, may cause some cooling issues. I still can't believe that people are getting away with painting/powdercoating their air-cooled engines! |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Rotor
| Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 03:08 pm: |
|
clutchless: it's hard for me to imagine that color scheme. Have you pics ? |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Hammer71
| Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 04:25 pm: |
|
Powdercoat isnt as thick as people seem to think. I still can't believe that people are getting away with painting/powdercoating their air-cooled engines! Maybe it's because it poses no real threat to the engine, or it was done properly, or both. |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Nik
| Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 05:12 pm: |
|
but ceramic coat will be very tough and cool to the touch. that's because its an insulator... |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Oddsc
| Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:20 pm: |
|
I painted my sportster motor black with the Harley engine paint. The stuff is pricey, but it worked really well & looked good for years. |
![Top of page](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_top.gif) ![Previous message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_up.gif) ![Next message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/mark_down.gif) ![Link to this message](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/icons/link-up.gif)
Jakecheez
| Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 10:33 pm: |
|
saw this in sturgis, thought you might be unterested.
![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/486670.jpg)
![](http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/486671.jpg)
|