Spray painted my track bike

[ku996r]

This is my 1st attempt painting motorcycle, won't be the last. It was a fun learning experience. Now I can't wait for my 1st daytrack for the year on Jul 20.

Spray paint: $22
Painter tape: $4
Time Spent: 4 days (most of the time was waiting for it to dry in-between coats)

[Ryno]

Looks good

[Kenn157]

Very good!

[KillBill]

Nice work man

[The Snowman]

Cool beans Carlton. I'll be at NHMS on 7/20-22. I just finished my single-color job. I can't say I enjoyed it. I guess I'm not cut out to be patient.

[jeffsv]

Nice work Carlton, looks good.

[kermita]

This is my 1st attempt painting motorcycle, won't be the last. It was a fun learning experience. Now I can't wait for my 1st daytrack for the year on Jul 20.

Spray paint: $22
Painter tape: $4
Time Spent: 4 days (most of the time was waiting for it to dry in-between coats)

Nice! See you on the 20th!

[ku996r]

Cool beans Carlton. I'll be at NHMS on 7/20-22. I just finished my single-color job. I can't say I enjoyed it. I guess I'm not cut out to be patient.

True, many time I had to tell myself do over spray and wait for the next coat.

Nice! See you on the 20th!

20th Yea. Do they let you camp the night before? I may camp there do they let me. Money is so tight, this could be the only track day for the season.

[toocrazy2yoo]

Not that I'll go on a track again (I did track days at Summit Point in W. Virginia many years ago), but what's it cost to get out there these days? Back around 1990, give or take, it was 250/day and you hadda wire your drain plug, brake line at the caliper, and remove or tape your headlight. I suck at going fast, but it was only a NighthawkS, I was consistently 7 and 8 seconds seconds a lap on a 1.5 mile track behind the fastest of the "civilians" that weren't regular racers.

On a bike, you have to know your limitations, no?

[akira700]

Sweet man! Get some higher rez shot up there man.
I like the multi-color job well done!

Now I have to get some video of you 4 sure!

[ku996r]

Sweet man! Get some higher rez shot up there man.
I like the multi-color job well done!

Now I have to get some video of you 4 sure!

I'll believe it when I see it.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ku996r/B...99564038684866

[The Crashing Tomato]

CARLTON

looks great from here ...... Hmmmm the 20th you sayyyy.

*checking schedule*

[The Snowman]

True, many time I had to tell myself do over spray and wait for the next coat.

My problem is the first coat. I always put WAY too much on, have to wait FOREVER for it to dry and end up sanding down a thousand drips.

My paint isn't perfect, but it works for the 20/100 rule. And the tank is still black and dented. Just no time to do it right.

[The Snowman]

CARLTON

looks great from here ...... Hmmmm the 20th you sayyyy.

*checking schedule*

MATTY!! Be there! Would be cool, just like last Sept.

[butcher bergs]

what's it cost to get out there these days?

Depends on where you go. Some places are still fetching 250 while others are a bit more reasonable in that respect.

Cant't speak for the other organizations but Boston Moto requires all lenses to be taped as well as the mirrors taped or removed. Defeat any lighting, if possible and wire or clamp the oil filter. A few other small details that get inspected during tech/ reg and that's about it.

BTW; I noticed your location said you were in VA. Just an FYI that BoMo will be at VIR in August. Consider it.