Blacking out a GREY engine

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Jul 7, 2009 | 05:15 AM

bucket13

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Blacking out a GREY engine

Has anyone blacked out a grey engine? Or, painted a grey engine. Never really liked the grey engines, but I can get a pretty good deal on a '09 Street Bob....but I just can't get over the grey engine.
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Jul 7, 2009 | 05:45 AM

SuperFastGlide

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From: Little Rock

yes its been done... just recentlly.... do a search..

Jul 7, 2009 | 06:17 AM

skipper469

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Yeah, it's possible alright. I'm in the middle of doing it to my 09 SB right now. I've bee picking up extra parts on ebay, and having them powdercoated, and then just quickly swapping them out. You can then sell your swapped out parts on Ebay yourself. It keeps your bikes down town time to a bare minimum. At least it's been working perfectly for me.

Jul 7, 2009 | 06:38 AM

JakeInMa

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Everything you need to know about it is right here on the following links. Naz Man of the fourms just completed painting his engine and did an outstanding write up with pictures included:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...s-weekend.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ng-begins.html

http://www.donniesharley.com/images/.../paint_mod.htm

Jul 7, 2009 | 11:34 AM

bucket13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jakeiniraq

Thanks everyone for your responses. This is exactly what I was looking for.....I really need to weigh if I should get the lowrider with the black engine(cases and tranny) or if I should save some $ and buy the Street Bob and paint the engine myself.

If both bikes handle the same (other than bars, seat, etc), I would hate to buy the lowrider and pay extra for the chrome - I will end up swapping the chrome for wrinkle black anyway.....BUT, if I get the Street Bob and do not paint the engine - it will bother me to no end.

Does the MoCo use paint or powder coat on their engines(cases and tranny)?
Thanks again.

Matt

Jul 7, 2009 | 12:02 PM

JRK5892

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they use powder...

Jul 7, 2009 | 12:46 PM

bucket13

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How does the Paint hold up?

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Originally Posted by JRK5892

they use powder...

I know powder coat is preferred but does anyone have any idea how the paint will hold up? Obviously it is in an area which will come in contact with alot of debris (rocks, salt- during the winter months).