Yamaha TRX850 Enthusiasts Forum

I'm dropping my motor out shortly to paint it and can't decide whether to keep the engine silver or to paint black.

So i want to see some pics of bikes with black engines - post em up please

Is that spotless shiny black, or dull old 13 year import black!

Dave E

Don't mind - just want to see how it contrasts with the frame / swinging arm

Ok just going to take pics

Dave E

Hope they are of some use.

Dave E

phuk72 wrote:I'm dropping my motor out shortly to paint it and can't decide whether to keep the engine silver or to paint black.

So i want to see some pics of bikes with black engines - post em up please

You're going to paint the whole engine?

that's the plan

phuk72 wrote:that's the plan

....and anodize the motor bracket + swingarm!

no - not anodizing but I do have plans for the frame, swing arm and mount

Killerwhale wrote:

phuk72 wrote:that's the plan

....and anodize the motor bracket + swingarm!

I wouldn't if I were you.... It'd come out shite.

What are you planning Pete?

I'll tell you on Friday

thanks all

keeping the motor silver I think

kirk: why not submitted for TOTM ? (trx of the month)

that bike is really nice.

forgetting the fact you have a huge honkin dead sheep on there, should opt for the lamb size. But i really like it for some strange reason.

You gonna clean or polish your covers phuk ?