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posted January 29, 2011 02:46 PM
08 SE clear coated finally
Finally got the bodywork back and put it all back together. Feels good to have it looking like a bike again and off the lift. Now to ride the dang thing.
Pictures don't really show just how deep the shine is, but it looks fantastic. Just never got on with the dull finish from the factory. Also changed the end can to a nice carbon version.
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posted January 29, 2011 02:54 PM
Looks good clean looking . The flat look does look dirty and hazy at times if not very clean.
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posted January 29, 2011 03:09 PM
Definitely an improvement
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posted January 29, 2011 03:28 PM
That looks great, glad you got it back together.
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posted January 29, 2011 05:47 PM
I got an 08 SE and your bike looks just like mine. Nice job.
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posted January 29, 2011 06:14 PM
looks alot better and the fact you like it means everything.
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posted January 30, 2011 07:22 AM
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That looks great, glad you got it back together.
I was just glad I remembered HOW it went together. lol Been sitting on my lift since early Nov.
Of course it's pouring rain all day today.
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posted January 30, 2011 07:56 AM
Yeah, that sounds like my luck, wait and wait and wait, get it back together....monsoon...lol
I could put mine back together, but since I'm stationed in Maryland now, even when there isn't snow or rain, its colder than....well its cold.
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posted January 30, 2011 08:36 AM
Looks very clean ...Nice one.
Was asking about having mine done with a local paint guy, he has a z12 highly modded and painted he wasnt so sure about clear coat. Does it chip badly , can you guys who have had it done give any info on that? I have 06 and 07 in meteor grey and the 07 needs a little paint on two panels ......what do ya reckon?
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posted January 30, 2011 08:55 AM
That looks so much better than the flat! Nice!
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posted January 30, 2011 09:53 AM
Looks good Jon.
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posted January 30, 2011 10:17 AM
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Looks very clean ...Nice one.
Was asking about having mine done with a local paint guy, he has a z12 highly modded and painted he wasnt so sure about clear coat. Does it chip badly , can you guys who have had it done give any info on that? I have 06 and 07 in meteor grey and the 07 needs a little paint on two panels ......what do ya reckon?
not sure what you mean by it chipping badly? If done right...it'll be just as good as OEM or better.
The only thing one needs to be aware of if you are doing an 08 SE is that the red is VERY thin. We actually bought a 1/2 pint of the red to add some thickness to the materiel. Otherwise, even a simple scuff with a scotchbright pad wore through it. Not sure what mamaKaw was thinking when they did that.
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posted January 30, 2011 01:17 PM
yes i was wondering about stone damage from other bikes and road conditions , is there a type of clear coat that is resistant to damage........What is the best stuff to use?
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posted January 30, 2011 02:44 PM
any major brand of professional paint system will be just fine if applied properly.
PPG, Dupont, etc....
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posted January 30, 2011 06:31 PM
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Finally got the bodywork back and put it all back together. Feels good to have it looking like a bike again and off the lift. Now to ride the dang thing.
Pictures don't really show just how deep the shine is, but it looks fantastic. Just never got on with the dull finish from the factory. Also changed the end can to a nice carbon version.
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bike looks much better cleared!
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posted January 30, 2011 07:34 PM
Thanks guys. Really stoked I got it back together and it came out great. My buddy that owns BD Cycles in Lancaster, SC is first rate. Give him a look and send him some business. You won't be disappointed.
http://www.bdscycles.com/index.htm
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posted January 31, 2011 08:24 AM
yeah the thin paint bothers me and makes me want to paint as well. Nice job on yours. Now you have to wax it. haha.
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posted February 01, 2011 06:43 AM
I agree that is a major improvement, I never could understand why Kaw went with the dull flat black when majority of all there bikes have the clear coats to bring out there shine and paint schemes. Your bike looks very good now and it's good to that you kept the same paint scheme...
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posted February 01, 2011 06:15 PM
Thanks Smooth...I felt the same way. I've seen them with the flames removed and they just don't look right without them (both 07 and 08 SE).
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posted February 01, 2011 06:34 PM
Quarter that looks awesome! Huge improvement over the flat and almost as nice as the white SE!! I also think the flames look great even if they are stickers!
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posted February 01, 2011 09:07 PM
thanks....I love the white one too. Love how you blacked yours out but left the white bodywork. Nice contrast in colors.
I am planning on putting some black O.Z. wheels (5-spoke) on it and accent them with the red.
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posted February 02, 2011 04:26 PM
Ya I had to get rid of the red wheels, just does not look right with them anymore!
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posted February 03, 2011 07:21 AM
either way, it looks great.
I also tried that touring screen and found it didn't matter for me. Put the OEM flip-up from MRA back on and like it much better.
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posted February 03, 2011 07:46 AM
Nice touch Quarter Pounder!
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