[kubiak]

repainted gas tank today,do i need a neutral color between the gloss black and flat black?i was thinking a grey stripe between but wanted to get some ideas from the pros!thanks!

 

[kubiak]

keithspoon70,i used automotive urethane basecoat clearcot for the gloss black then used a rattle can for the flat black.the gas tank is metal so the urethane holds up great since there is no vapors coming through like on a plastic tank.dirtyd851,yea i would use pinstripe tape on it so if it looked ugly i could peel it off.maybe i will try some tomorrow.

 

[kubiak]

i wish i was taller but im 5,11 220lbs and had to cut my seat down since i use my bike for commuting so much.the xr doesnt have a removable subframe but i guess i could always cut and weld it lower.hmmm.i like the flatter seats too.

 

[kubiak]

silver stripe.

 

[kubiak]

yea i guess i shouldnt worry too much about it.i think i will leave the silver on till i get bored of it.then i can rip the stripe off and be happy for a few more weeks!

 

[kubiak]

rockjocky,i used the stock steel 650l tank and cut the front section off then welded the wings on front to hold extra gas.it holds about 4.5 gallons now which is good for 200 miles.