Member Contributer Rush2112 Posted February 23, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 23, 2016 There was a door prize of a 5th gen subframe at 2015 TMAC... anybody take it home and not use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 I think I've got one lined up from keef. -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Headers are off! Man they are rough. Going to sandblast them and see what I come Up with. Then a satin black high temp powder coating. The Erion pipe is gonna get a re do as well probably in gloss black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 24, 2016 Silver wheels look nice. I'd love to see the headers when your done, before you put them back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 The wheels are going to be polished face, with black powder coating in the inside. I know shiny isn't popular here, but I always wanted my old VFR to have polished wheels. So I'm going for it here. I'll make sure to update with headers finished. Probably next week, no promises though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 24, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 24, 2016 The wheels are going to be polished face, with black powder coating in the inside. I know shiny isn't popular here, but I always wanted my old VFR to have polished wheels. So I'm going for it here. I'll make sure to update with headers finished. Probably next week, no promises though! If you are talking about polishing the rim with black powder coated spokes, I think that would look fabulous. I had similar wheels on my old Integra GSR VTEC and really liked the look. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Polished lips are cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kebrider Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 Polished lips are cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3,2,1 Dutchy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 Personally I think polished gets a bad rap. It is more maintenance, but if it's what you want that won't matter. A powercone in a cordless drill can make quick work of it. I would not though recommend it for a daily rider, particularly if ridden frequently in rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 I'm blinded by the shine! Sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wow, that's gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 Meh, polished lip is not too bad on a daily rider. They are not as shiny as Cogswell's on a daily basis, but they don't look bad. I did it myself and it was a HUGE pain in the ass. I'd never do it again, but they look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 ^^ +1 on polishing being a PITA. I worked on it about 1/2 a Saturday before deciding to let a pro do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MadScientist Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yeah, I didn't even count the hours I spent stripping and sanding the wheels until they were suitable for polishing. A pro can do it for me next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've got a pro who owes me a favor (sort -of) so I'm not worried about the process. I'm debating a full polish or the black and polish I referred to earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I did the polished lips on my VTR and loved the look. Maintenance was a little more than I like, but not as much as it would be with something like white wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6bguy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 keeping wheels clean is easy and well worth the effort for how cool the look....especially white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I went the lazy route and just traded bikes to get polished lip. Never touch them except to wash and it's been over ten years. If I could change them, I would make the black centers a different color. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted February 25, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 25, 2016 I did the polished lips on my VTR and loved the look. Maintenance was a little more than I like, but not as much as it would be with something like white wheels. That was a good lookin' SH there Ken. Always loved the black/ red and it did look nice with the polished wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I think I've got one lined up from keef. -PRB Today is Friday. I'll post it tomorrow - the post office is open on Saturday down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Anyone have an uncracked nose cowl for cheap? Any color it can be faded or scratched. I'm not ready to get a new one yet, but need one to make the nose come together for Tmac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 You know that you can buy red duct tape right? On a more serious note...the dubious off shore full set is $230. Maybe the nose wouldn't be too far off on fitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 For 230 I can get a really nice used OEM, or for not too much more a new one. I was thinking like 80$ish bucks for an old faded but not cracked one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 He means 230 for a FULL new SET of chinese bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PirateRiderBen Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 But, its Chinese. I'm shooting for OEM. Eventually. Tmac its going to be the ugly duckling. -PRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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