Black Engine belt cover things...

herm · April 19, 2009, 04:23:10 PM

seriously though....paint them.
all you need is some cardboard to use as a drop clothe, and the paint. i second the use of high temp grill paint.

here are a few pictures of mine (not all black mind you...)

watching paint dry

results

stopintime · April 19, 2009, 04:27:36 PM

Quote from: Rameses on April 19, 2009, 04:11:42 PM

How exactly do you figure that $70 worth of belt covers are cheaper than a can of spray paint??

I'm thinking the OP would have to buy proper cleaning stuff, sand paper (?), primer and paint. I might be wrong on the total price, but I'm also thinking about how easy/difficult and time consuming a good paint job is. Add to that the "fact" that a paint job might very well not last.

Primer and paint would each cost about $30 here. I realize your prices are a bit lower

MsTek · April 19, 2009, 04:27:50 PM

Next dumb question.

How do I know if I have a wet or dry clutch?

Sorry, I am stupid.

MsTek · April 19, 2009, 04:29:11 PM

Quote from: stopintime on April 19, 2009, 04:27:36 PM
I'm thinking the OP would have to buy proper cleaning stuff, sand paper (?), primer and paint. I might be wrong on the total price, but I'm also thinking about how easy/difficult and time consuming a good paint job is. Add to that the "fact" that a paint job might very well not last.

Primer and paint would each cost about $30 here. I realize your prices are a bit lower

I have to sandpaper them and prime it? Then paint it? I can't just spray over it?

And I do want it to look "good".

Kopfjager · April 19, 2009, 04:30:59 PM

Quote from: MsTek on April 19, 2009, 04:27:50 PM
Next dumb question.

How do I know if I have a wet or dry clutch?

Sorry, I am stupid.

You have an S2R 800? Wet clutch.

NAKID · April 19, 2009, 04:31:16 PM

Well, all I did with my belt covers was wash them with some dish soap, toss hem in the oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes, then let them cool. Threw a coat of paint on, let them dry to the touch, threw them in the oven again. Did that a total of 3 times and they came out great and durable.
After all that, they are currently sitting in a box in the garage. I'm running coverless...

stopintime · April 19, 2009, 04:32:32 PM

Quote from: MsTek on April 19, 2009, 04:27:50 PM
Next dumb question.

How do I know if I have a wet or dry clutch?

Sorry, I am stupid.

The S2R 800 has a wet clutch - that's all....

MsTek · April 19, 2009, 04:33:01 PM

Quote from: kopfjager on April 19, 2009, 04:30:59 PM
You have an S2R 800? Wet clutch.

Is that bad?

Kopfjager · April 19, 2009, 04:34:20 PM

Quote from: MsTek on April 19, 2009, 04:33:01 PM
Is that bad?

No, not at all.

NAKID · April 19, 2009, 04:34:40 PM

No, not bad. Just means you can't get all the fancy dry clutch stuff...

MsTek · April 19, 2009, 04:35:27 PM

Do I need to watch for fluid in there? (the wet clutch)?

He Man · April 19, 2009, 04:38:10 PM

wet clutch is summerged in oil, so as long as you keep your oil level proper, your clutch will be fine..

Also wet clutches are more prone to hordes of zombies so if things get quiet watch out...

MsTek · April 19, 2009, 04:54:43 PM

Quote from: He Man on April 19, 2009, 04:38:10 PM
wet clutch is summerged in oil, so as long as you keep your oil level proper, your clutch will be fine..

Also wet clutches are more prone to hordes of zombies so if things get quiet watch out...

That's cool. I know martial arts.

I can decapitate a zombie with a karate chop.

Thanks EVERYONE for your help. =)

Mash · April 19, 2009, 05:02:44 PM

I cleaned my belt covers by putting them in the dishwasher on the 'pots-n-pans' setting, and heated drying cycle. worked great.

mookieo2 · April 19, 2009, 05:32:35 PM

I used this new rustoleum all purpose satin black paint. I`m not too fond of the new style nozzle, but the paint stuck great and matches the dark bike really well.

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