My R6 makeover.....

BeckadarO · 07-16-2010, 11:28 AM

So as many of you know I took my R6 in for a carb adjustment and they found a cracked frame. It's going to be out for a while so I decided to paint it.
I thought I would post the progress here and hopefully it won't take too long to get it fixed and running.
The first picture is of the crack in the frame and now it's waiting for the welder to fix it. It's hard to see but it's the best picture I could get.
The next few are the flarings. I have been spending the evenings sanding and sanding and more sanding. I started the tank which had 8 layers of paint on it

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whitedevil · 07-16-2010, 12:13 PM

oh yea....that is a lot of work.... You got a great start on it.

So have you thought of a color scheme yet?

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 07-16-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedevil

oh yea....that is a lot of work.... You got a great start on it.

So have you thought of a color scheme yet?

I'm sure she picked the color AWESOME!

BeckadarO · 07-16-2010, 03:40 PM

It is totally awesome

it's house of kolor brandywine I just have to figure out the graphics

Rokkit_Science · 07-16-2010, 03:52 PM

That will be sexy! There is an r6 in meridian that has that color with chrome wheels and it is gorgeous!

shaner · 07-16-2010, 06:30 PM

Just a helpful hint on the tank... don't sand all the way to the bare metal if you don't have to. You really just need to get the top few coats off. Leaving some paint gives the new primer something to bond to. Priming over bare metal is a pain. Make sure it is SUPER clean before spraying or you will get bubbles from underneath where the primer didn't bond to the metal. If for some reason you must go all the way to the bare metal, use a stripper. It will save you hours of work.

Same goes for the plastics, except the stripper part. Stripper on plastic is very bad.

BeckadarO · 07-16-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shaner

Just a helpful hint on the tank... don't sand all the way to the bare metal if you don't have to. You really just need to get the top few coats off. Leaving some paint gives the new primer something to bond to. Priming over bare metal is a pain. Make sure it is SUPER clean before spraying or you will get bubbles from underneath where the primer didn't bond to the metal. If for some reason you must go all the way to the bare metal, use a stripper. It will save you hours of work.

Same goes for the plastics, except the stripper part. Stripper on plastic is very bad.

Thanks for the advice I really do appreciate it and will take any and all, but I'm not sure what kind of paint or prep was done on the tank so down to bare metal is the only option

LOL but I got metal etch ( I think that's what it's called), really good primer, sealer, and cleaner. I will get some stripper tonight I'm all about less work and dust LOL.

The plastic is done we just need to prime, clean, and seal it

Scooterholic is going to practice with his new airbrush gun and some stencils to figure out how I want the graphics, we'll see how it works out it might just end up one color LOL

BeckadarO · 07-16-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokkit_Science

That will be sexy! There is an r6 in meridian that has that color with chrome wheels and it is gorgeous!

Thanks,I'm hoping it will turn out nice and I want to powder coat the wheels black (just tossing around the idea), but that will have to wait till the frame situation is figured out.

normanrc51 · 07-16-2010, 10:41 PM

Just another suggestion. When prepping the bike right before sealer, use dawn the NON scented soap in a spray bottle and wipe down clean. And use a tach cloth to get any other dust on there. Remember slow is always best when prepping. Remember the 3 Ps. PPP = Piss Poor Prep = Piss Poor Paint.

Back Of The Pack · 07-17-2010, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaner

Just a helpful hint on the tank... don't sand all the way to the bare metal if you don't have to. You really just need to get the top few coats off. Leaving some paint gives the new primer something to bond to. Priming over bare metal is a pain. Make sure it is SUPER clean before spraying or you will get bubbles from underneath where the primer didn't bond to the metal. If for some reason you must go all the way to the bare metal, use a stripper. It will save you hours of work.

Same goes for the plastics, except the stripper part. Stripper on plastic is very bad.

BeckadarO · 07-17-2010, 04:51 PM

So here's a few pics of the tank. Under the 7th layer of paint was this decal which was about the only thing sticking to this tank, everything else flaked off without much effort. Needless to say I had to strip the tank to medal. I know I know bad very bad but it was better than having the paint flake off in a few months.

Scooterholic promises it will be good as new at some point I'm not sure if he means it or it's just one of those things your husband says when they don't know what to say

Oh yeah sanding sucks

BeckadarO · 07-17-2010, 08:57 PM

Ok after stripping the body parts we found some "OH MY" parts to repair LOL. Here's some of the

McGiver..ing Scooterholic did. He says it works on cars it will work on motorcycle parts
Tomorrow will be a little more prep and primer.

BeckadarO · 07-17-2010, 09:03 PM

This is where the old blinkers went. We filled the holes because the headlight has intergrated blinkers.

Well Monday is back to work so the progress will be slower next week. Hoping to hear about the frame by Friday. Will keep you posted

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 07-19-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BeckadarO

Thanks,I'm hoping it will turn out nice and I want to powder coat the wheels black (just tossing around the idea), but that will have to wait till the frame situation is figured out.

Yes! Please don't ruin a perfectly good sportbike with ANYTHING chrome!!! *BLLHAAAHHHHHH!*

Black wheels would look awesome!

BeckadarO · 07-19-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

Yes! Please don't ruin a perfectly good sportbike with ANYTHING chrome!!! *BLLHAAAHHHHHH!*

Black wheels would look awesome!

your right about the chrome. I am so tired of polishing the chrome on the cruiser LOL

BeckadarO · 07-19-2010, 10:45 PM

wow they almost look like different parts

whitedevil · 07-20-2010, 10:23 AM

uuuuhmmm, they are different...silly!

BeckadarO · 07-20-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedevil

uuuuhmmm, they are different...silly!

Oh crap I may need new glasses

BeckadarO · 07-21-2010, 08:20 PM

getting there

BeckadarO · 07-31-2010, 11:27 PM

So I took a road trip to Oregon to visit family earlier this week (on cruiser) While I was gone Scooterholic did some prep work on the bike. This is what we've got so far and keep your fingers crossed we should have the paint on tomorrow.
It was the hottest day of the week so the primer was drying as fast as he could spray it. I had a lot more sanding to do when I got home

BeckadarO · 07-31-2010, 11:43 PM

Here are the parts after we sanded with 220 and 320 sandpaper. We have the parts all ready to clean with wax and grease remover, seal them, black base coat, then red base coat, then clear whew it didn't seam like so much till I typed it all out

After they dry I get to wet sand them with 1500 and 2000 grit. When they are all done I get to take them to the shop and have them put back on.

Well the frame has been welded. It needs new carb float needles because gas is leaking into the oil. I need a new battery, clutch cable, I put a new upper triple tree on it (Thanks LIL_SCHMITTY ) and the guys at the shop are going thru the wiring over the next few days. I don't think there is one original wire or connection on the bike LOL

RedStar · 08-01-2010, 02:00 AM

Looks fantastic. Are you guys using spray cans for this or a spray gun?

scooterholic · 08-01-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RedStar

Looks fantastic. Are you guys using spray cans for this or a spray gun?

I brought my spray guns home from work. We will have more pics up this afternoon.

DB Cooper · 08-01-2010, 09:00 AM

Keep posting pics of this project, cant wait to see the final results. Give us a sneak peak when you get some color on them fairings.

BeckadarO · 08-01-2010, 12:57 PM

here's a few of the sealer (it's the same color as the primer)
and the black base coat. It's going on pretty clean I was supprised for being shot in the garage.
The pictures are kind of grainy I forgot to set the megapixs. I had it on 3 instead of 10

BeckadarO · 08-01-2010, 02:58 PM

The color is going on

it's going to take a few coats to get the effect I want but I'm excited
one is in the garage and the other is in the in full sun
SWEET

BeckadarO · 08-01-2010, 05:21 PM

This is with one coat of clear on it.

CBRF2Old · 08-01-2010, 05:30 PM

Looking good! I like the color.

Pimpit · 08-01-2010, 06:24 PM

very nice

BeckadarO · 08-01-2010, 06:54 PM

Thanks CBRF2Old and Pimpit, it's coming along really well.

Here are a few pics after 3 coats of clear and one to show you what we started with. We have to cut and buff it tomorrow.

These are the last of the pictures till it's on the bike I promise.

DB Cooper · 08-01-2010, 06:59 PM

Very nice......

BeckadarO · 08-01-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DB Cooper

Very nice......

Thanks I'm loving the color more and more

turbolq4 · 08-01-2010, 07:16 PM

that looks pretty sweet even before cutting it, nice work!

e11charlie · 08-01-2010, 08:36 PM

That is pretty damn awesome. Love the color.

STR8UP41908 · 08-02-2010, 02:22 AM

love it too, good job guys

cms1172 · 08-02-2010, 11:37 AM

Sweet Paint

whitedevil · 08-02-2010, 12:05 PM

Turning out better and better! Great Job so far!

ckholloway · 08-02-2010, 12:09 PM

That is turning out super nice. I like the color.

mxroostin · 08-02-2010, 02:57 PM

ME like!!!!!!!

BeckadarO · 08-02-2010, 03:00 PM

Update from the shop:
1. don't need to replace the clutch cable it was just hooked up wrong
2. the throttle cable was hooked up wrong now fixed
3. frame welded
4. replaced some missing bolts
5. is going through the wires now trying to clean them up a little.
6. ordering carb float needles then the carbs are good to go
7. the computer unit was bolted down
8. replaced the oil filter
9. changed the oil it was filled with gas due to the carb needles being worn out.
10. slightly bent frame on the back end fixed
11. drilled out a broken bolt
12. replacing the battery
13. paint is almost done and is going to the shop on Wed.
and a lot of other little things but I should have a running bike by the end of next week
KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED

THANK YOU LEE AND DENNIS YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

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07-16-2010, 12:13 PM	#2
whitedevil Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 5,876 I Ride: F4i CBR600	oh yea....that is a lot of work.... You got a great start on it. So have you thought of a color scheme yet?

07-16-2010, 03:52 PM	#5
Rokkit_Science Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: Bogus, Lowman, Firebird,Lucky Peak Posts: 1,284 I Ride: a damn cop magnet	That will be sexy! There is an r6 in meridian that has that color with chrome wheels and it is gorgeous!

07-16-2010, 06:30 PM	#6
shaner Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: The Hood Posts: 3,378 I Ride: 03 F4i	Just a helpful hint on the tank... don't sand all the way to the bare metal if you don't have to. You really just need to get the top few coats off. Leaving some paint gives the new primer something to bond to. Priming over bare metal is a pain. Make sure it is SUPER clean before spraying or you will get bubbles from underneath where the primer didn't bond to the metal. If for some reason you must go all the way to the bare metal, use a stripper. It will save you hours of work. Same goes for the plastics, except the stripper part. Stripper on plastic is very bad.

07-16-2010, 10:41 PM	#9
normanrc51 Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Boise Posts: 687 I Ride: 97 Sporty, 2001 Stunt F4i	Just another suggestion. When prepping the bike right before sealer, use dawn the NON scented soap in a spray bottle and wipe down clean. And use a tach cloth to get any other dust on there. Remember slow is always best when prepping. Remember the 3 Ps. PPP = Piss Poor Prep = Piss Poor Paint.

07-20-2010, 10:23 AM	#17
whitedevil Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 5,876 I Ride: F4i CBR600	uuuuhmmm, they are different...silly!

08-01-2010, 02:00 AM	#22
RedStar Senior Member Joined: Apr 2010 From: Atlanta GA Posts: 956 I Ride: 2005 R6 - 2005 zx6r - 2006 zx6r - 2007 zx6r	Looks fantastic. Are you guys using spray cans for this or a spray gun?

08-01-2010, 09:00 AM	#24
DB Cooper Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 587	Keep posting pics of this project, cant wait to see the final results. Give us a sneak peak when you get some color on them fairings.

08-01-2010, 05:30 PM	#28
CBRF2Old Joined: Aug 2006 From: Boise Posts: 4,822 I Ride: 83 and 84 Honda Ascot's and 91 CBR600F2	Looking good! I like the color.

08-01-2010, 06:24 PM	#29
Pimpit Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 3,813 I Ride: 06 GSX-R1000, 01 Yammy V-Turd 650, and 1979 Honda CM 185 Twin Star putt putt project	very nice

08-01-2010, 06:59 PM	#31
DB Cooper Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 587	Very nice......

08-01-2010, 07:16 PM	#33
turbolq4 Senior Member Joined: Aug 2009 From: mur-ville Posts: 1,162 I Ride: 95 CR500R, various sleds	that looks pretty sweet even before cutting it, nice work!

08-01-2010, 08:36 PM	#34
e11charlie Senior Member Joined: May 2009 From: no where Posts: 2,629	That is pretty damn awesome. Love the color.

08-02-2010, 02:22 AM	#35
STR8UP41908 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: Meridian Posts: 457 I Ride: 2008 GSXR750	love it too, good job guys

08-02-2010, 11:37 AM	#36
cms1172 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: The Middle of Nowhere? Posts: 2,174 I Ride: Buell 1125CR	Sweet Paint

08-02-2010, 12:05 PM	#37
whitedevil Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 5,876 I Ride: F4i CBR600	Turning out better and better! Great Job so far!

08-02-2010, 12:09 PM	#38
ckholloway Senior Member Joined: Mar 2010 From: Ontario Posts: 612	That is turning out super nice. I like the color.

08-02-2010, 02:57 PM	#39
mxroostin Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Meridian Posts: 1,060 I Ride: CBR 1000 RR	ME like!!!!!!!

08-02-2010, 03:00 PM	#40
BeckadarO Senior Member Joined: Dec 2009 From: Nampa, ID Posts: 757 I Ride: 2007 Honda Shadow VLX 600 deluxe, 2002 bandit 1200s	Update from the shop: 1. don't need to replace the clutch cable it was just hooked up wrong 2. the throttle cable was hooked up wrong now fixed 3. frame welded 4. replaced some missing bolts 5. is going through the wires now trying to clean them up a little. 6. ordering carb float needles then the carbs are good to go 7. the computer unit was bolted down 8. replaced the oil filter 9. changed the oil it was filled with gas due to the carb needles being worn out. 10. slightly bent frame on the back end fixed 11. drilled out a broken bolt 12. replacing the battery 13. paint is almost done and is going to the shop on Wed. and a lot of other little things but I should have a running bike by the end of next week KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED THANK YOU LEE AND DENNIS YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!