[mx918mx]

Before pics

Removing Yamaha logo from cover

Very satisfied with the finished product

Some shots of the bike with covers bolted back on

Headlight housing, speedo, and ignition cover

Tank minus chrome trim

I am very satisfied with the end result of painting all of the chrome

 

[clar2001]

very nice its a teadious project but worth the time. 8)
what kind of paint did you use ? I'm thinking about redoing mine in a textured finish.

 

[elle]

Looks awesome! I'm in the process of painting mine out too. What kind of paint did you use and what did you use to fill in the YAMAHA? I was going to use some bondo.

 

[Skematik]

Nice job. Looks good mx! 8)

 

[8sec-z]

nice finish.
welcome to the painted plastic club!

 

[50ccRdRash]

Looks awesome. What kind of paint is that? Really nice job 8)

 

[bozzly]

Those came out real nice, Great Job.

 

[SmokenJoe]

Very cool. Looks great. Now I know what to look forward to.

 

[mx918mx]

Thanks guys and for those that asked I used Rust-Oleum Professional, High Performance Enamel with High-Output Tip, Flat Black 7578. All I did was wet sand with 600 grit.
Also Elle that is the same thing I used. Just regular bondo and it worked great

 

[Natedog]

Looks good! Welcome to the club.

 

[stryker4life]

How hard was it 2 do the headlight? I did the headlight ring but not the whole assembley.

 

[strykenshane]

Well done, great pics

 

[UrbanRage]

It looks like it matches almost perfect.. looks awesome man, I am still undecided about painting the covers.. but this really makes me want too...lol.. **** decisions..

 

[Stryker Lunatic]

How hard was it 2 do the headlight? I did the headlight ring but not the whole assembley.

X2... not sure how to get that headlight bucket off. :-\

 

[Natedog]

How hard was it 2 do the headlight? I did the headlight ring but not the whole assembley.

X2... not sure how to get that headlight bucket off. :-\

Its easy. 1st remove the 2 small screws on either side. The metal ring in front is held on with clips. There is a notch in the bottom, simply use a small screw driver to pry it apart from the bottom. Then there are several wire connectors inside that need to be released and pushed out the large hole in the back. Then finally 3 bolts hold the housing to the mounting bracket and its off. Or just remove the 2 bolts holding the bracket to the triple.

 

[Stryker Lunatic]

thanks Nate!!! 8)

 

[Xterrer]

How well did the painted chrome hold up since you posted this?

 

[Wmblalock]

I know this is an old thread, but if your still around, how well has this held up over time?

 

[LandShark]

Isn't it funny how we all seem to be doing everything we can to get rid of every tace of the brand of bike we own? Haha, looks good though! I want to do my engine tops, but afraid to take them off. (Not sure what is behind them.) Did you have any problems or are they just covers?

 

[11Stryker]

Just covers. 2 screws for each side of the cylinders