this was the post I was thinkin about...look through it, the 1st couple pages show his work on the motor and what he did....hope this helps!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...r-project.html

 

I used the H-D rattle can silver paint to color-match the oil cooler adapter (it was black) to the engine in my '08 EG Standard. It was a dead perfect match for color and texture. It also held up very nicely to oil stains and subsequent scrubbing!

 

Hours of taping...hours. 2 of us. The paint lays on perfect. It's more flat than I thought it would be. I guess some shine spray will help that. You have to paint the thing with a flashlight to see up in the grooves/fins. That was fun.

I didn't do the bottomside nor the oil pan. I will however take it off the lift in the morning to see how much I can get at underneath.

 

Looks like you took your time and did a great job taping everything. I think you will be happy with the results. Good job.

 

Looks like you did a good job. Hope to see some finished pics.............

 

I think so. I'll know more in the morning when the sun is in the garage. The underneath front has me thinking I need to find a way to get in there. Hard to say with everything off. I'd hate to get hasty and see a light spot later on....that'll drive me nuts.

That and they only had 1 can of the newer stuff at Harley. I certainly used it all.

Oh and I need new spark plugs.

 

I've seen guys put down a crap load of blankets and other cushy stuff and GENTLY lay the bike over on its side...

 

Full tank...go figure. She's 2 inches lowered already. The lift has to be persuaded to get under there with it straight up and down.

I'll see how froggy I feel in the morning.

 

Sounds great, takes pics, and show us how it came out.

 

Looks awesome... I am awaiting a photo of the finished product. Looks like you took your time and did a good job. I am thinking even a small miss could be hit with a qick sqirt and not hurt anything.