John "Dyna Sport" MacQueen, DFW

[Tx Rider]

Whelp decided to finally post over here and get a couple pics up, of the bikes not my ugly mug. :)

My Dyna Sport when I got it with 2:2 exhaust and big sail windshield.
http://killer.playnet.com/pics/bikes/KIF_0600.JPG

With 2:1 supertrapp in the boonies
http://killer.playnet.com/pics/bikes/KIF_0612.JPG

My personal mountain goat transportation system (KTM 620 RXC)
http://killer.playnet.com/pics/bikes/KIF_0619.JPG

My babies... I'm playing with a swept back sport windshield on the Dyna these days.
http://killer.playnet.com/pics/bikes/KIF_0621.JPG

[Tx Rider]

Well here's my latest fling, I just got all the black plastics on this week, I put on some graphics tonight, but I'll get pics up tommorrow of that for comparison.

Here's what it originally looked like

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/KIF_0940.JPG

Can't wait to get to Colorado on it.

Sorry dial uppers, big images...

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/P1000212.JPG

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/P1000216.JPG

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/P1000215.JPG

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/P1000214.JPG

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/P1000213.JPG

[Tx Rider]

Almost forgot the FZ-1, on the talamina skyway...

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ark-5-05/KIF_0941.JPG

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ark-5-05/KIF_0944.JPG

[Squeaky]

I like the KTM better in black than orange, personally. You're developing quite a collection there, John. Sweet!

[Tourmeister]

Dude, that KTM rocks!! I love the all black scheme. It really makes me want one! :lol:

[Cagiva 549]

2 votes to 1 Black Rocks SEYA

[Mopower]

NICE!!!!!!!!! :dude: :dude: :dude:

[Mopower]

NICE!!!!!!!!! :dude: :dude: :dude:

[gotdurt]

Dude, it looks so BAD :twisted: (and that's good)

[Tx Rider]

Thanks for the comments,

I decided to get the KTM 18 liter tank for range, that only comes in black, and once on it was on it was an easy decision to grab the fenders and side plates etc. in black too as they don't cost that much. All the plastics together were less than half the price of that tank. :angryfir:

I got some black background graphics with some orange accents stripes from a girl who makes custom KTM graphics in Germany, I hope it still looks as good with them on. I need the graphics or something there to protect the tank from my knees.

I put the graphics on last night, in the dark, and I hope they look good or don't have too many bubbles under em. :)

I almost got these graphics, but went with a more tame one, asian dragon stuff just doesn;t seem right for a bike that has ACHTUNG! on all the stickers. ;-)

http://www.race-styles.com/pictures/actionpics/62.jpg

It should look more like this one.

http://www.race-styles.com/pictures/actionpics/29.jpg

[Tourmeister]

Put clear film on the tank and leave it all black! Put something cryptic on it to make people think you are buddies with those guys in the black helicopters... :lol:

[Tx Rider]

I was thinking maybe putting some of that "paint on" bedliner they have down at the local auto parts store on the tank. :)

I'll have to see how fast these graphics get torn up by my knees. The tank was getting scratched up just from that Wyoming weekend.

Hmm the clear stuff actually sounds like a good idea though, if I knew where I could get good quality film, and I could buff the fine tank scratches out well enough.

[Squeaky]

What about 5-8 layers of clear coat? If everything is already smooth and ready to go, it wouldn't be gard at all. The only factor would be drying time between layers.

[gotdurt]

What about 5-8 layers of clear coat? If everything is already smooth and ready to go, it wouldn't be gard at all. The only factor would be drying time between layers.
If it's a plastic tank it can't be painted or have decals applied, unless they're perforated.

[scratch]

Yep, the black looks good. I've always been partial to this particular KTM in that color scheme:

http://www.twocreeks.net/toby/motos/images/640dukeII_silver.jpg

8-)

[Tx Rider]

I hear that Krylon fusion works well on plastic tanks, and basically nothing else will stay on, something about fumes weeping through or something like that?

I doubt Krylon fusion comes in clear though, black yes.

The graphics I put on will probably be torn up before they have a chance to come off. :)

How would one buff out that plastic? Or tell what kind of plastic it is?

[gotdurt]

I hear that Krylon fusion works well on plastic tanks, and basically nothing else will stay on, something about fumes weeping through or something like that?

I doubt Krylon fusion comes in clear though, black yes.

The graphics I put on will probably be torn up before they have a chance to come off. :)

How would one buff out that plastic? Or tell what kind of plastic it is?
Plastic tanks "breathe", thus nothing sticks to them unless it is gas permeable as well. Anyone who has tried to put decals and stickers on them has been puzzled by the bubbles.... (guilty here :roll: ). As far as buffing goes, you might try some 2000 grit sandpaper and some rubbing compound, but I'd try the compound on the underside to be sure it doesn't stain. Maybe some wax? Dunno, never tried to buff a plastic tank before. There is some stuff you can get to restore color and sheen on other plastics, maybe it'll work on tanks. I tried to keep the XR looking good for a little while, but soon discovered it was a lost cause :lol:

[Tx Rider]

Yeah I did a little looking, and they say that gas actually evaporates through the tank. Not much but enough.

Hmm, ahh well I guess it'll just have to look ratty soon, at least I got some pics first. :)

[Tx Rider]

Well here's the new graphics, I think they look pretty good, but I'm not sure if I don't like the straight black better. :-?

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/P1010002.JPG

http://killer.playnet.com/pics/ktmstuff/P1010001.JPG

[Hemibee]

Plain black was nice, but with the new graphics it is great. Almost makes me want to do the same with mine.

[Tourmeister]

Tough to say, I really like the all black look, but those are nice graphics. I'll form a better opinion when I see it against a snow drift on top of a mountain in a week or so... ;-)