Black Oil Tank?

WARG · #1 07-15-2008, 08:28 PM

Thinking of powdercoating my oil tank gloss black to match my engine guard, frame, A/C cover, horn cover and axle covers.&nbsp\\; What do you guys think?

ebeattie · #2 07-15-2008, 08:36 PM

Do it. Check out the CB oil tanks for a reference. I think they look AWESOME.

XARAN · #3 07-16-2008, 09:27 AM

I like the way a oil tank looks blacked out. My bike came with the tank black.

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128auto · #4 07-16-2008, 10:12 AM

You are going to the dark side of the moon, aren't you?

It should look good
FYI, I have seen a few nighttrains oil tank black powder-coating peeling off, try to find quality work.

rockerheadsteve · #5 07-16-2008, 10:44 AM

Leave it be. Chrome is the new Chrome&nbsp\\;

RockerMike · #6 07-16-2008, 10:51 AM

+1 On leaving it chrome. The tank on my Rock is black and I want it chromed - looks too plain and darks the area.

bgismo20 · #7 07-16-2008, 12:36 PM

My tank came black too, Do it man itll look SICK!

wallyn · #8 07-16-2008, 05:35 PM

The problem with black is that it will create a black space under your seat. There will be no contrast to the frame or shadows. It will become a black hole in the middle of the bike. You might consider doing pinstriping or other detailing to it.