Triumphrat

Derby Boy · 03-22-2008, 01:56 AM

I finally pulled the headers and gave them several coats of Supper High Temp satin finish paint. I know Ceramic coat is the way to go, but this was faster and cheaper. If it lasts a couple of years with minor touch-ups then I'll be happy. I was real happy with the results, the wife even commented on how nice they looked (she never comments on my mods).

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cf04thruxton · 03-22-2008, 02:02 AM

I like! Makes me want to paint mine now!

cdubya · 03-22-2008, 02:05 AM

Looks really sharp Derby Boy.
Clean look for sure. Those pipes were WAY purple/hot. I ran 115 mains for a bit at a similar elevation as yours and found them to be too lean. Went to 120's. Have you had yours dyno'd or checked the plugs?

gonzo'st100 · 03-22-2008, 10:26 AM

I think that your painted headers look great.
However, I have never seen pipes as burnt as yours were. I have seen them blue and gold, but never this dark (?).

Spin Dave · 03-22-2008, 10:57 AM

Pipes look good! Who makes your fairing. I am looking for something like that for long trips this summer, but is easy to remove.
Regards,
Spin Dave

grumpy_1944 · 03-22-2008, 03:12 PM

I would have painted the mufflers also. Pipes look good though:

CAPTDON · 03-22-2008, 08:43 PM

I agree- your pipes stock really "colored"! The new paint version looks good! I hope they last? Maybe a set of "cheap" reverse cones from Emgo painted will finish it out rite on?
Hell they are $49.95/ ea, so you cant do too wrong $$ wise? They are real thin metal so wrapping the baffles x2 will keep the deep mellow sound & get the look you are 1/2 way to getting? Not bad mufflers (considering the price) & properly wrapped- sound real sweet.
If you like the real classic British look- the dunstall replica's are the same price w/ the same wrappable baffle/ longer tho! I am gonna rescue my gutted stockers some day soon - before they get some irreversable damage. I love them - sound wise, but wanna save them for the return to stock thing some day? Looks good! Ride safe!!!

Hedge · 03-22-2008, 10:13 PM

Great job! Your bike looks real nice.

Loxpump · 03-22-2008, 10:50 PM

Looking good! I ceramic coated mine but they are more of a flat finish. I like the bit of a shine you got with the paint. I'm hoping my ceramic coating is more durable than painting, but even if you get a few years out of the paint it's well worth it.

Derby Boy · 03-23-2008, 01:36 AM

Spin Dave,
The fairing beleive it or not came from J.C. Whitney, it's a Mair sports fairing. It was given to me by a Beemer bud cause it wouldn't clear his blinkers.
As for the hot looking pipes I have to blame the dealer for poor set-up. It took me about 500 miles till I removed the AI and adjusted my carbs. Dealer had the right side 1-1/4 out the left 2 out. By then the damage was done. Since then I have gone to 115's and 1 shim and 3-1/4 out on the idle screws. It runs great so I don't think I'll up the jets for now.
Other than that thanks for the props on the paint job. I may look into the cheapy emgo's. I also have to thank those on this site that inspired me to paint them up.