ca315 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Painted the foot pegs and pillion pegs black. Was reading a thread where someone cut off the pillion pegs, realised that on my bike they distract from the stainless steel pipe and plated rims.Off they came, sand blasted, then a coat of VHT engine enamel, black then black pearl then clear. Just waiting on a set of Jollify carbon fibre covers which will take the rubbing of the boot heal. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381447126341?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITNext is the front forks top bridge and handlebars.Before and after photos below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted December 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 5, 2015 Nice, looks pretty clean. I removed the right rear peg off of my 01 and I cut the left one flush with the rear cowl, so to be able to keep my seat/helmet lock, rather like the "peg less" look myself. Since my 09 is my commuter/tourer and the only bike my wife rides pillion, I left the pegs on but the bike is mostly black now, I prefer the contrast of the little silver that's on the bike now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellindustries Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Looks very nice! Guess i'll be adding that to 'the list'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rhoderage Posted December 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 5, 2015 I agree it looks great, and I want to black out my passenger peg assembly as well... but will paint hold up with use? I figured powder would be a better way to go, but paint I can do myself - anyone done the same with some miles of experience to speak to longevity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Kenn Posted December 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 5, 2015 Sym automotive trim paint comes in a spray can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca315 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 The VHT Engine Enamels are a baked finish, I chose Black Pearl because it is a dead match for the black on the clutch cover, heat shield etc. Slight metallic and a very dark grey, not black. Process after blast clean is: Hang up on coat hanger wire at about shoulder height Apply as a continuous process leaving 30 minutes between coats. Undercoat Black (black pearl hiding power is poor, and didn't bother with pearl on the back) Black pearl Gloss (to take the chips) The bake at 200F for 1 hour. Ideally leave it for at least 1 week as the paint is still a little soft. I've used the process on a lot of bikes now, anything from swing arm on a JR80 to forks, pegs, levers, etc. Usually either black pearl or metallic silver. Provides a long lasting finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I had mine all powdercoated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rhoderage Posted December 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 6, 2015 Interesting... and I have a brand new toaster oven that I got 5 or 6 years ago that I have never used, which would probably be excellent for baking peg assemblies... hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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