[davesoly]

If you can't get them powder coated, I'd just go to the local auto parts store and get some black semi-gloss engine paint. It's probably $6 - $8 for a can. Take the parts off the bike, scuff the metal up as well as you can with some sand paper, find something to hang the parts (a metal coat hanger should work really well), then give them a nice light coat. Re-apply several layers, letting the paint dry between applications.

Although this method won't give you a finish that's as durable as a powder coat, you'll still have that can of paint ready for touch ups ;^)

 

[davesoly]

Yeah, I know I posted the "process", but now I'm thinking about doing the same thing. I really want some zetas, so that's what I've been holding out for. I might just paint the ones I have for now. I think I even have the right paint in the garage....

 

[davesoly]

Hey jaques, what kind of turn signals do you have on the back of your bike? I need to replace the ones I have because one is shot.

 

[davesoly]

I'm the second owner of my bike, and the first guy had already upgraded the tail. I really like the blinkers I have, but I don't know who makes them. I bought some other LP ones, but I don't really like them as much as the blacked-out ones I have right now.

 

[davesoly]

dave - can you post up a pic of those LP markers?

Here's a pic of the smoked markers that are on my bike, followed by the LP blinkers I just bought. I think I want to hold off until I can find a better set. What do you guys think??

 

[davesoly]

Well, I just decided to put the LPs on the front of the bike. I also went ahead and painted my levers for now.

The Turn Signal is LP Part number 122-9835

Here are some pics:

 

[davesoly]

Thanks, I don't think they turned out that great, but I kind of rushed it. I just want to see how durable the paint really is. If it comes right off, I'll probably just order up some zetas, like I really wanted to do. Then again, the ASV levers aren't much more, and they come powder coated.......

 

[davesoly]

I'd never put that much work into the stock levers. I just scuffed the metal, and painted them with a low gloss hi temp paint. I don't want to clear them because I wouldn't like the look.

They actually seem to be holding up great after a week of use and look just like they were powder coated. )