Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted June 26, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2009 No pics! sorry , computer problems. While admiring my silver 03 at the top of Cherohala Skyway this Spring, I thought it would look better with black painted radiators showing thru the silver side panels. Both side panels are off now, just finished a CCT swap (easy) and an oil change so sprayed rads with high heat black. Anyone do this? No pics yet, post up if you have done this. I think it will be sharp with silver. My dark tint tall ST screen, 06 black front fender, 06 hardbags, bike is looking way cool now. :cool: no pics useless thread , I know :biggrin: hugger, new brake pads, new tires, new chain and sprocket on my return from Mich UP trip, then ready for CO summit! noisy cct/dirty oil had me parked for way too long, ready for the VFR again. With bodywork off, the little plastic screens snap off, then spray, 10 min mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ki-speed Posted June 26, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 26, 2009 No pics! sorry , computer problems.While admiring my silver 03 at the top of Cherohala Skyway this Spring, I thought it would look better with black painted radiators showing thru the silver side panels. Both side panels are off now, just finished a CCT swap (easy) and an oil change so sprayed rads with high heat black. Anyone do this? No pics yet, post up if you have done this. I think it will be sharp with silver. My dark tint tall ST screen, 06 black front fender, 06 hardbags, bike is looking way cool now. :cool: no pics useless thread , I know :biggrin: hugger, new brake pads, new tires, new chain and sprocket on my return from Mich UP trip, then ready for CO summit! noisy cct/dirty oil had me parked for way too long, ready for the VFR again. With bodywork off, the little plastic screens snap off, then spray, 10 min mod Painted my rads flat kettle black a couple years ago. I like the look and the paint has stayed on well!!!!! See you in CO. ki-speed (Mark) bike08left.JPG Carbon Fiber clutch cover & clear turn signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Muff Posted June 27, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2009 There was a big thread during the winter about painting the rads black, I did it and admire the effect everytime I see it. Muff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DougFromIndy Posted June 27, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted June 27, 2009 Thanks for the pic, I see I need to paint the top end caps also because they will show, so a little more work on the top end caps for me, your pic helps as bodywork is still off my bike, thanks doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 that was one of the first things I did to mine... oh yeah but I painted the mesh covers red to match, I get positive comments on them all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2FAST4U Posted August 9, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted August 9, 2009 Personally, I think Honda should have used a black frame on silver and white VFR's. The contrast makes it look better. The good thing about my silver frame (and yes, I know it's unpainted aluminum), is it looks good with red body work (a black frame would too, though.) I think the radiators look best if they match the color of the frame. So long as we're on the subject, I've often thought about having my subframe powder coated an aluminum-looking color to match the main frame. What would be the best approach in ensuring the color matches the frame as closely as possible? Do powder coaters have as many options as painters when it comes to selecting a color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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